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1873 - Santa Barbara lawyers Charles Fernald and J.T. Richards purchase Rancho San Francisco (75 square miles of SCV) for $33,000, or 69 cents an acre, in a sheriff's sale [story]
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Council Tuesday: City Eyeing Princessa Property
Thursday, Oct 20, 2016

City Council / Board of Library Trustees / Parking Authority Joint Regular Meeting 10/25/2016 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355   Click to enlarge     Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Invocation McLean Call...

Santa Clarita Named Runner Friendly Community
Monday, Oct 17, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita has been named as a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America for the fall of 2016. To obtain this designation, the city was evaluated in three primary categories: community infrastructure, community support and local government support. The Road Runners...

Oct. 20: Metro Hosts Open House to Discuss I-5 Redesign
Friday, Oct 14, 2016

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans District 7, will host a Community Open House on Oct. 20 at the Santa Clarita City Council Chambers to discuss the final design for the proposed improvements. These improvements are part of a multi-phase program identified...

City Reminds Residents How to Stay Safe in an Earthquake

Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Follow these tips to stay safe during a quake. The Great California Shakeout event will be held on Oct. 20, 2016 and you should know how to take cover. First, secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items. Plan to be safe by creating...

Nov. 19: Soup for the Soul Event to Help Homeless in SCV
Thursday, Oct 13, 2016

File Photo Everyone is invited to help those experiencing homelessness in our community by attending the annual “Soup for the Soul” fundraising and awareness event on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, beginning at 6 p.m. The event, hosted by Bridge to Home, will be held at the Savia Campus of Real Life Church...

Oct. 22: Granfondo Bike Race Comes to Santa Clarita

A Granfondo bike race for all ages is coming to Santa Clarita this month. Granfondo, meaning long distance or great endurance, had its origin in Italy and over several decades the idea has swept through Europe and North America. Granfondo bike races are known for offering beautiful scenery and challenging...

Oct. 22: Launch Party for City’s New Arts Website

The city of Santa Clarita has been hosting events and activities to help integrate the arts into the community, businesses and daily lives as part of National Arts and Humanities month. ARTober has been a success thanks to residents who have attended each event. On October 1, participants in Arts Tune...

Oct. 22: 9th Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2016

Photo: City of Santa ClaritaThe city of Santa Clarita is inviting all girls, boys, goblins and ghouls to the 9th Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest and Spooky Family Fair on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The event is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, located at 20850...

City Hosts Halloween Events Throughout October
Monday, Oct 10, 2016

This October, residents of Santa Clarita do not need to travel far for Halloween fun. Enjoy Germany’s Oktoberfest. Outlive a zombie apocalypse. Cheer on teams of SCUBA divers as they carve pumpkins underwater. Party with the whole family at the Halloween Fiesta. Survive the Sheriff’s Station Haunted...

Council Approves Chamber Short-Term Move Back Into City Hall
Friday, Oct 7, 2016

Santa Clarita City council members approved a motion to move the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce operations back into City Hall and renew a lease agreement at Tuesday’s City council meeting. The chamber recently approached the city with a request to relocate into the City Hall building...

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1873 - Santa Barbara lawyers Charles Fernald and J.T. Richards purchase Rancho San Francisco (75 square miles of SCV) for $33,000, or 69 cents an acre, in a sheriff's sale [story]
souvenir title report
1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
Acton hotel fire
Metro, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, has rescheduled a critical scoping meeting to collect public input on potential improvements to State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway.
Nov. 16: Metro, CalTrans Reschedule SR-14 Scoping Meeting in Santa Clarita
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens :and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.
LASD: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
With a Red Flag Warning in effect through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning for SCV, Increased Wildfire Risk
For many years, the dogs cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control have benefited from the Grooming Gives Hope program.
Marcia Mayeda | Grooming Gives Hope, Saving Lives One Bath at a Time
The city of Santa Clarita acknowledges the progress the residents of Santa Clarita have made embracing organics recycling.
Green Santa Clarita Celebrates Organics October
California State University Northridge’s Family Focus Resource Center will be hosting its 11th annual All Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the CSUN University Student Union.
Oct. 19: CSUN 11th Annual All Abilities Resource Fair
The California Department of Public Health reports a total of 13 human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All 13 cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDPH Reports 13 Confirmed Human Cases of Bird Flu
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. business, is recalling approximately 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced.
National Recall of 11M Pounds of Meat, Poultry Products
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Waste Connections, the owner and operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging that Waste Connections has negligently and recklessly operated the landfill, resulting in serious harm to residents.
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Chiquita Landfill Operator
The Federal Communications Commission Board of Commissioners has adopted rules that require wireless carriers to route calls to the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline based on the caller’s geographic location instead of by area code.
FCC Approves Rules to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide, Crisis Lifeline
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will host its next Coffee With a Cop event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Trophy Coffee, located in Placerita Canyon on the campus of The Masters Universtiy.
Oct. 23: Coffee With a Cop at Trophy Coffee
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Director of Los Angeles County’s Department Public Health, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, have sent a letter enlisting the help of the Los Angeles County’s Cancer Surveillance Program.
1876 - Southern Pacific begins subdividing town of Newhall (original location at Bouquet Junction) [story]
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ASCEND invites young women to collaboration event with the WiSH Education Foundation and Soroptimist International of Valencia Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Saugus High School Performing Arts Center, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: ASCEND Invites Young Women to Collab Event
A Financial Planning and Resource Fair will be hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Child Care Resource Center, 20001 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311.
Oct. 19: Financial Planning, Resource Fair
In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees for all dogs from Oct. 15-31.
Oct. 15-31: Adopt-a- Shelter Dog Month at County Shelters, Fees Waived
The California Highway Patrol has received a grant to fund the Start Smart program, a traffic safety initiative designed to educate and empower teen drivers, ages 15-19 and their guardians.
CHP Offers Start Smart Program to Curb Teen Driving Fatalities
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, an organization dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in the Santa Clarita Valley, unveiled its Largest Employer List for the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCVEDC Releases Largest Employers List 2024 Edition
California Institute of the Arts alums have long shaped the future of the animation industry. This year, CalArtians have earned recognition for their contributions, securing spots on two prestigious industry rankings.
CalArtians Earn Spots on Animation, Kids Entertainment Power Lists
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Santa Clarita Valley Water for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
SCV Water Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement by GFOA
The William S. Hart Regiment will host one of the largest marching band competitions in Southern California, the Hart Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26, at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355.
Oct. 26: Hart High Rampage Returns
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a Fall Bag Sale Saturday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 9.
Nov. 2-9: Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library Fall Bag Sale Begins
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