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1949 - Fatal crash of light plane in Haskell Canyon sparks 3,500-acre brush fire [story]
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Veterans Monument to Advance to Council for Consideration
Friday, Apr 8, 2016

The Santa Clarita Parks Commission approved one military veteran’s plan for a monument honoring the SCV’s fallen warriors Thursday. “The commission voted unanimously to support the proposal but wants the City Council to work with stakeholders to find the most appropriate location,” City Parks...

Thursdays@Newhall Moves Indoors Due to Rain
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016

Don’t let the rain stop you from heading to Thursdays At Newhall tonight. While you’re there be sure to show us where you are by snapping some photos, posting them to social media and using ‪#‎MeetMeOnMain‬. The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall, presented by Galpin Subaru,...

April 12: Dining for Dollars to Raise Money for Local Libraries

The Santa Clarita Public Library and Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library invites residents to support the library with the Dining for Dollars fundraiser at three local restaurants on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. A portion of your bill will go to support the library. Just show any Dining for Dollars PR...

May 21: Water Safety Expo at Santa Clarita Valley Aquatic Center

With summer just around the corner the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center will be teaming up with Los Angeles County Fire Department to teach residents some things that could save a life. Because drowning remains the leading cause of death in children under the age of four, Los Angeles County firefighters...

Parks Commission to Consider Local Vet’s Monument Plan
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2016

Proponent Bill Reynolds,seen in a NatGeo documentary film. The Santa Clarita Parks Commission will consider a proposal Thurday from a local Vietnam veteran who hopes to have the city install a monument honoring the SCV’s war dead at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Newhall. The following text is...

Friends of Santa Clarita Libraries to Go ‘Dining for Dollars’

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library invites residents to support the Santa Clarita Public Library with the Dining for Dollars fundraiser at three local restaurants on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Residents who dine at Cathy’s Deli, located at 23120 Lyons Avenue #24 and open from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00...

Stay Cyber Secure While on the Go
Monday, Apr 4, 2016

Mobile devices –including smartphones, laptops and tablets ‒ are within reach everywhere someone goes, whether for work, travel or entertainment. It’s important to use mobile devices safely. The first step is to STOP.THINK.CONNECT. STOP: make sure security measures are in place. THINK: about the...

April 6: Reception Celebrates Opening of New Art Exhibit

The newest exhibit by the Newhall Painters group, called “Capturing the Drama of Color,” is opening at the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room. Join the City of Santa Clarita’s City Council, Arts Commission, and Arts and Events Office on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.,...

‘Green Santa Clarita’ Provides Tips on Limiting Pesticides

Green Santa Clarita, part of the City of Santa Clarita, is asking the community to limit their amount of ant spray chemicals this coming summer. Problems with excessive amounts of pesticides being washed down the street, into gutters, and into storm drains, then draining into the Santa Clara River has...

City Looking to Round Up Volunteers for Cowboy Festival
Friday, Apr 1, 2016

The City of Santa Clarita is looking for youths and adults ages 10 years or older to volunteer at the 23rd annual Cowboy Festival, taking place at William S. Hart Park and other venues in Old Town Newhall from Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, April 24, 2016. Registered volunteers and those interested...

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The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military and their families, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Historical Plaza, located at 24275 North Walnut St., Old Town Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov 11: City to Honor Local Veterans at Veterans Day Ceremony
Whether its spending time with family and friends, flipping the switch for our annual Light Up Main Street event in Old Town Newhall or enjoying the cooler weather – there’s so much community fun to be had this season, including a new, unique holiday experience.
Ken Striplin | All Aboard the Holiday Express
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of 11 productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
Oct. 28- Nov. 3: Filming in Santa Clarita Includes 11 Productions
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance club is hosting a Dr. Seuss themed Square Dance, Sunday Nov. 3 from 2-5 p.m.
Nov. 3: Sierra Hillbillies Dr. Seuss Square Dance
1949 - Fatal crash of light plane in Haskell Canyon sparks 3,500-acre brush fire [story]
news report
1892 - Birth of Robert E. Callahan, owner of Mission Village in L.A. and Old West Trading Post on Sierra Highway [story]
Callahans Old West
1970 - Permanent COC Valencia campus dedicated [story]
COC dedication ceremony program
As Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s operator, Waste Connections, inches closer to completing the installation of a geomembrane cover over the closed portion of the landfill that is emanating noxious odors, a new health effort will launch to see if it’s working or not.
County Launches Survey on Chiquita Canyon Landfill Odors, Health Impacts
A special in-person Community Advisory Committee Town Hall will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at Castaic Middle School, with elected officials to discuss the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Oct. 28: Chiquita Canyon Town Hall, Protest
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open Saturday, Oct. 26, for the 2024 General Election.
Vote Centers Will Open This Weekend for the 2024 General Election
The State of California has delivered significant safety and infrastructure investments for Santa Clarita Valley schools this week, issuing funds to College of the Canyons and three school districts.
State Awards Safety, Infrastructure Funding to SCV Schools
The California Department of Education is announcing updated School Outdoor Air Quality Activity Recommendations intended to provide California’s local educational agencies with resources to make informed decisions about conducting school activities and closures based on local air quality conditions when communities are impacted by wildfire smoke.
Department of Education Offers Updated Guidance on Wildfire Smoke Days
A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 N. Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Historical Plaza
The College of the Canyons Foundation will host a Meet-and-Greet with David C. Andrus, J.D., the College of the Canyons interim president on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Oct. 30: Meet-and-Greet with COC Interim President
1898 - Newhall pioneer Henry Clay Wiley (Wiley Canyon) dies in Los Angeles [story]
HC Wiley obituary
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host its annual Adult Fine Art Show Nov. 2-3 at its art gallery in Acton. This open-themed art show will be judged by Andi Campognone, senior curator at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History.
Nov. 2-3: Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council Adult Fine Art Show
On the nine year anniversary of the Alison Canyon gas blowout groups gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to call for closure of the facility by 2027.
After Nine Years Residents Still Demand Shut Down of Aliso Canyon
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $38,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund new equipment and testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol.
LASD Awarded $38,500 Grant to Improve DUI Testing
Beware the Dark Realm, scaring the wits out of the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley for more than 20 years, will return with a new free haunt experience for 2024.
Beware the Dark Realm – Sugar Pine Sawmill and Mining Co.
The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley and city of Santa Clarita presents the Halloween Carnival and Haunted Jailhouse, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station, 26201 Golden Valley Road, Canyon Country, CA 91350.
Oct. 27: Halloween Carnival, Haunted Jailhouse
During this fall season, our city has launched the third annual Hiking Challenge–just another way to encourage our community to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air.
Bill Miranda | Ready to Hike a Marathon?
The 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash, presented by Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, made a splash on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center with more than 300 guests attending the event.
The 21st Dixon Duck Dash Attracts Over 300 to Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is actively seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual for Vice President of Business Development to join the team and spearhead strategic initiatives that foster economic growth and innovation in the region.
SCVEDC Seeking Vice President of Business Development
The nonprofit Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild will host its quilt show, “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida.
Oct. 26: SCV Quilt Guild Hosts Show at SCV Senior Center
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