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1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]
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April 25: City to Dedicate Street to City Founder Louis E. Brathwaite
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita will recognize a trailblazer and one of the city founders, Louis E. Brathwaite, with a street dedication in his honor. The community is invited to join the celebration on Friday, April 25, what would have been his 92nd birthday, at 10 a.m. in the new Sand Canyon Plaza. The event...

Deadline April 8: Call for Artists, ‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for the upcoming “Childhood Memories” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. Santa Clarita Arts is seeking original artwork in any medium that explores the themes of nostalgia, innocence...

Santa Clarita Voices Episode Four Released
Monday, Mar 24, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fourth episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations. This episode features city of Santa Clarita Director of Human Resources...

Saddle Up for a Wild West Experience at The MAIN
Friday, Mar 21, 2025

Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the spirit of the Old West at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall. The 29th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival brings two unforgettable performances to the stage From the legendary life of Buffalo Bill in “Cody: An Evening with Buffalo Bill to the...

Santa Clarita 2024 Volunteer Impact Annual Report

The city of Santa Clarita 2024 Volunteer Impact Report has been released reflecting the impact that volunteers have on life in the Santa Clarita Valley. In 2024, 5,678 volunteers worked a total of 39, 131 volunteer hours through the Santa Clarita Volunteers program. The dollar value of volunteer hours...

City Asks Residents for Input on Begonias Lane Park Playground

As part of the city of Santa Clarita Playground Replacement program, Begonias Lane Park playground was identified for replacement in fiscal year 2024-25. Begonias Lane Park is located at 14911 Begonias Lane, Santa Clarita, CA 91387. The park, built in the Shadow Pines neighborhood of Canyon Country,...

March 25: City Council to Discuss Vista Canyon Water Testing

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular, open-session, meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Prior to the public meeting, the council will meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m. with legal counsel regarding...

March 25: Trail Tales New Book Storytime Party
Thursday, Mar 20, 2025

The Santa Clarita Public Library will host The Trail Tales New Book Launch Storytime Party, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Duane R. Harte Park, 26401 Riverrock Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. It’s time to celebrate the changing of the season and the Trail Tales read-along podiums. Enjoy an interactive...

March 21: Community Hike to Feature Mural Painting
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025

The March city of Santa Clarita Community Hike will be held on Friday, March 21. Meet at 6 p.m. in Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350, near the exercise staircase. Hike details: 1.7 miles 250 ft. elevation gain Rated as moderate Out and back Activity: Mural painting Join city...

March 25: Trail Tales, Wagging Tails, a Storytime Pet Adoption Event

Get ready for a paw-some morning filled with storytelling, adventure and adorable four-legged friends at the launch of the newest Trail Tales books. Families are invited to a heartwarming event on Tuesday, March 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Duane R. Harte Park, 26401 Riverrock Way, Santa Clarita, CA...

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1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]
Louise Gipe
In partnership with the LA County Department of Arts and Culture, LA County Library invites all County residents to explore public art in their communities through its Civic Art Passport.
Explore Art Across L.A. County with Civic Art Passport
Unleash the dragon at Castaic Lake, home to the upcoming 6th Annual Dragon Boating festival on May 31, 2025.
May 31: Castaic Lake Hosts 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Effective April 16, 2025, DACC is discontinuing the requirement to set an appointment  to surrender a pet at DACC’s seven animal care centers.
DACC Discontinues Appointment Requirement for Pet Surrenders
The California State Board of Equalization released its Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report earlier this week. 
Board of Equalization Fiscal Report Assessed Property Value Statewide Total $8.7 Trillion
The city of Santa Clarita is launching a pilot program to offer residents free mulch and compost created from processed yard waste and food waste that has been recycled.
Free Mulch, Compost Available for Santa Clarita Residents
Southern California has seen a lot of natural phenomena recently — from enormous wildfires and high-speed winds to massive rainfall and landslides — and most recently, a series of small to moderate earthquakes.
CSUN Professor Assures Recent Earthquakes Aren’t Related to Other Natural Phenomenon
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched an interactive online dashboard that provides the public with access to environmental and health monitoring data collected in response to the January 2025 wildfires.
Interactive Dashboard Tracks Environmental, Health Monitoring Following January Wildfires
The Painted Turtle is serving up a fun afternoon to support their operations with a pickleball tournament. 
May 4: Support the Painted Turtle with Pickleball Tournament at the Griffin Club
The city of Santa Clarita has closed MP Fields #1 and #2 at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, for maintenance work being done on the grass.
City Closes Two Fields at Central Park Until Summer
1962 - Walt Disney donates bison herd to Hart Park [story]
Bison
Have you ever looked at the sky and wondered if humans are alone? Have you ever watched a sci-fi show or film and wondered if there really are habitable exoplanets out there like the much beloved Vulcan, Tatooine, or Arrakis?
April 25: Spring Star Party at COC Canyon Country Campus
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted 5-0 to apporve the $47.9 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. the recommended spending plan includes 3% cuts to some departments and the elimination of 310 vacant positions, but no layoffs.
Supes Unanimously Approve $47.9B County Budget for 2025-26
As the storm season officially concluded on Tuesday, April 15, Los Angeles County has captured 11.9 billion gallons of stormwater over the past several months.
Storm Season is Over, County Still Below Annual Rainfall Totals
Grab your friends and family and head to the park for some fun! The city of Santa Clarita is excited to bring back the Pop Up and Play neighborhood series to the community.
Santa Clarita Invites Residents to Pop Up, Play Outdoor Sports Series
The city of Santa Clarita invites artists of all ages to submit original artwork for the 2025 TAP Card Artwork Competition, a unique opportunity to showcase local talent on a limited-edition Santa Clarita Transit TAP card.
Calling All Artists: Santa Clarita TAP Card Artwork Competition
Join the city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation for a free Community Hike on Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. at Towsley Canyon, where adventure meets play with beautiful trails.
April 27: Community Hike at Towsley Canyon with Games Theme
LA28 has unveiled the most comprehensive look at the 2028 Olympic venue plan to date, following approval from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board last week.
LA28 Celebrates Updated Olympic Venue Plan
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) with the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, delivered a formal letter on Tuesday, April 15 to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging immediate and robust public health action to address the growing crisis at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Schiavo Delivers Letter to Supes Demanding Stronger Action on Chiquita Landfill
As we navigate an ever-changing financial landscape, we at the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control remain committed to serving both the animals in our care and the pet owners who rely on our services.
Bradley Kim | DACC, We Keep Going
The city of Santa Clarita will turn the page on a bold new chapter for the Santa Clarita Public Llbrary with the official launch of the Library Express, a fully equipped mobile library designed to bring books, programs and educational resources to every corner of the city.
April 26: Library Express, a Library Without Walls, Debuts at Día de los Niños
The Great Southwest Athletic Conference has released the all-conference men's volleyball team for the 2025 season and The Master's University has placed six players on it.
TMU Men’s Volleyball Puts Six on All-GSAC Team
The Master's University beach volleyball team has placed five players on the All-GSAC team for the 2025 season.
Five TMU Players on All-GSAC Beach Team
The Safe, Clean Water Program Watershed Area Steering Committee Santa Clara River will meet on Thursday, April 17 from 1–3 p.m.
April 17: Safe, Clean Water Program Watershed Area Steering Committee
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