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1932 - Highway 99 completed through Weldon Canyon, bypassing Ridge Route [story]
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April 4-8: CC Community Center to Host Spring Programs
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2016

The Canyon Country Community Center invites the community to partake in spring programs, available from Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 8, 2016. Programs are available for youth ages 5 to 12 in the mornings, afternoons and full day: Science Treasures Camp (Mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.): This morning...

Library Card Design Contest for Children
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016

This year is the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 5th Year Anniversary and to celebrate their five years of service and stories, the Library will be hosting a Children’s Art Library Card Contest. Children in grades K-6 are invited to create original artwork that illustrates the theme of “I Love My...

March 26: City Hosting Pair of Easter Egg Hunts

The City of Santa Clarita invites residents to hop into spring with the return of Eggstravaganza and the Splash and Dash Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. At 10 a.m. sharp, kids ages 10 and under can join the fast, fun and free “egg scramble” at Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. Eggstravaganza...

March 12: Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit SCV Food Pantry
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting all disc golf enthusiasts to participate in the Disc Golf Tournament happening this Saturday, March 12, beginning at 9 a.m. at Central Park. Interested attendees can register online using the city’s Rec1 system and search Disc Golf Tournament in the keywords section. Entry...

Southbound Golden Valley Park and Ride Lot Closed

Starting Sunday, March 13 one of the three park and ride parking lots for the Golden Valley Park and Ride will be closed due to construction. The lot adjacent to the southbound State Route 14 freeway will be closed for repairs for approximately three weeks. At completion the lot will have pot holes filled,...

Sheriff, City Partner to Increase Safe Driving Awareness
Thursday, Mar 10, 2016

In an effort to increase safety on Santa Clarita streets, the city, in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is launching a new traffic safety campaign for residents to change their driving behaviors, including driving slower and less distracted. “Drive.Focus.Live.” will...

SCV Buses Lead Way to Going Green

Over the past few weeks, Santa Clarita Transit has replaced 5 of its 13 diesel-powered commuter coaches with compressed natural gas commuter coaches–making it one of the first operators in the nation to utilize the alternative fuel for commuter buses. Compressed natural gas is not only cleaner than...

City Seeking Artists for Upcoming Exhibit

The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events Office is seeking art entries for an upcoming exhibit. The exhibit will be called “Precious Grandmother” and aims to feature the theme of grandmother prominently in the piece. Some pieces will be accompanied by written works by local writers and poets....

Santa Clarita Arts & Events Calendar
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016

Call For Artists: Precious Grandmother Due: Tuesday, May 1 by 5:00 p.m. The Arts and Events Office is seeking art for an upcoming exhibit titled “Precious Grandmother.”  This exhibition will present works of art that feature the theme of grandmother prominently in the piece.  Some works...

Council Votes to Rename Park for Harte
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday to change the name River Village Park to “Duane R. Harte Park at River Village” in honor of the late chair of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Harte died of a heart attack last fall at age 68. Mayor Bob Kellar, who brought...

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The United States Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Department of Transportation have jointly announced a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel.
Justice Department, DOT Launch Public Inquiry into Competition in Air Travel
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Asset Management Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., in the multipurpose room of Bridgeport Elementary School.
Oct. 30: SUSD Hosts Joint Board, Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Barger, Horvath introduce motion upporting governor’s expansion of tax credit program for the California entertainment sector.
Barger, Horvath Support Entertainment Sector Tax Credit Expansion
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Santa Clara and Honby Wells PFAS Groundwater Treatment Facility on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. at 27100 Furnivall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91351. Members of the public are invited.
Nov. 19: SCV Water to Host Ribbon-Cutting at PFAS Treatment Facility
Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to individuals with disabilities, has announced a new partnership with Road Roaster Coffee Company.
‘Good Karma Coffee’ Benefits Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
Honorees Announced for 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 29: SUSD Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
The men only lost one event while the women only lost four as The Master's University swim teams had a dominating performance in the ACU/TMU/OUAZ/SOKA quad-meet in Surprise, Ariz. Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26.
TMU Swim Dominates in Quad Meet
1932 - Highway 99 completed through Weldon Canyon, bypassing Ridge Route [story]
Hwy 99
With the final Foothill League football contests coming this Friday, Nov. 1, six teams have a last opportunity to hold on or shake things up. Castaic (2-4, 4-6) has a bye and will have to see how it all plays out. Post season games will depend on the final league standings, and the CIF Southern Section will live-announce post season playoff teams and brackets for 11-man football on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at cifss.org.
Foothill League Football in Final Week
College of the Canyons women's soccer picked up its fourth and fifth wins in Western State Conference, South Division play in recent days. The first of those occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with the Cougars overtaking host L.A. Valley College in a 2-0 result.
Canyons Women’s Soccer Gets Two Road Wins
Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, welcomes Dr. Chioma Ikonte as Chief Science Officer, where she leads Lief’s Innovation, Product Design, Development, Project Management, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
Lief Labs Welcomes Business Leader Chioma Ikonte as CSO
First Presbyterian Church of Newhall will host a Candlelight Organ Concert Saturday, Nov. 2, 7-8:15 p.m. at 24317 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 2: First Presbyterian Church of Newhall Candlelight Organ Concert
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30, crews will begin the construction of median modifications, paving, grinding and overlay operations along portions of McBean Parkway at Newhall Ranch Road that will add a left turn lane on northbound McBean Parkway, enhancing traffic circulation.
Oct. 30: Lane Closures McBean Parkway, Newhall Ranch Road
Join other women business leaders for a interactive networking forum Thursday, Nov. 14, 4-6 p.m. at Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, # 115, Valencia, CA 91355.
Nov. 14: InfluenceHER Women of Influence Interactive Networking Forum
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
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