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1848 - SCV becomes part of the United States with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo [treaty]
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CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Friday, Dec 26, 2025

The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Crimes: Burglary Tools (AB 486, Lackey) Assembly Bill 486 makes it a misdemeanor...

Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions. “Storm impacts can escalate quickly, especially for communities in foothill and mountain areas...

Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding

The California State Transportation Agency has announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes. The pilot, Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets, is part of a statewide push...

DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days. With severe weather conditions expected, it is essential for pet owners to ensure...

NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland

The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather” warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California. Flood Watch in effect from Dec. 23, 4 p.m. PST until Dec. 25, 10 p.m. PST. High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST. A flood watch, with potentially life-threatening...

Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Monday, Dec 22, 2025

The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25. During last year’s 30-hour holiday enforcement effort...

Dec. 22-24: Overnight Lane Reductions, I-405, Sepulveda Pass
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025

Caltrans announces overnight lane reductions along Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass for median barrier work. The work will start after 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 and will end by 6 a.m. each morning through Wednesday, Dec. 24. Those traveling along the following routes will experience intermittent...

Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23

The weather might not be “frightful” yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26. The National Weather Service predicts SCV temperatures...

Dec. 20: No Burn Day Alert Continues for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
Friday, Dec 19, 2025

Santa Clarita Valley residents may have “hung the stockings by the chimney with care,” but they must refrain from all residential wood burning fires on Saturday, Dec. 20. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert for Saturday, Dec. 20, for...

Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025

Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert for Friday, Dec. 19, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which...

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<strong>1848</strong> - SCV becomes part of the United States with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/treatyguadalupehidalgo.htm" target="_blank">treaty</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/treatyguadalupehidalgo.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2576bt.jpg" alt="Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>2015</strong> - SCV native & 2007 Valencia High grad Shane Vereen's game-leading 11 catches help the New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2755.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2755.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2755t.jpg" alt="Shane Vereen" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1943</strong> - 3 Army aviators killed in crash of plane and glider in Castaic area; 3 others saved by 9-year-old girl [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/marylynnwinkler1943.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/marylynnwinkler1943.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/marylynnwinkler_young.jpg" alt="Marylynn Winkler Butters" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School District Board
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Thompson Von Tungeln.
Feb. 26: VIA After Five, Hosted by Thompson Von Tungeln
Bridge to Home is seeking donations for meals in February. The Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter is looking for home-cooked (or catered) meals which can mean comfort, dignity and hope for unhoused neighbors staying at the Bridge to Home shelter in Santa Clarita.
Bridge to Home Seeks Volunteers to Donate February Meals
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued a Scam Alert about "fake" phone calls to residents in the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues ‘Scam Alert’ About ‘Fake’ Phone Calls
Tiago Soares had a team and career high 34 points as The Master's University Men's Basketball team defeated La Sierra University 110-81 in The MacArthur Center on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Career Night for Soares as TMU Crushes LSU
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is strongly encouraging everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against influenza and take steps to prevent its spread as flu activity increases across Los Angeles County.
L.A. County Public Health: Flu Activity on the Rise in Los Angeles County
"Tales From the Dark Stacks," an adult paranormal-themed book club will meet 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Valencia Library.
Feb. 14: ‘Tales From the Dark Stacks’ Book Club at Valencia Library
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia will host a "Sweetheart Skate," event 8:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14.
Feb. 14: ‘Sweetheart Skate’ Event at The Cube
The Santa Clarita City Council, joined by the Planning Commission, Arts Commission and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, will hold a 2026-27 Budget Joint Study Session Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Feb. 3: City Council, Planning, Parks, Arts Commissions Begin Budget Process
The Santa Clarita Flyers organization has announced on its Facebook page that donations are being accepted to assist the families and players affected by the Thursday, Jan. 29 accident in Colorado
Donations Sought for Families of SC Lady Flyers Accident Victims
Things are getting weird and exciting as Foothill League soccer nears its finish this week.
Foothill League Soccer: The Last Week Sets the Table
<strong>2003</strong> - Actress & big cat rescuer Tippi Hedren of Acton inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/kl8501b.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/kl8501b.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/kl8501bt.jpg" alt="Tippi Hedren" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
A Facebook post on the Santa Clarita Flyers home page confirmed that the SC Flyers girls ice hockey team has been involved in a fatal car accident on Thursday, Jan. 29 in Colorado, as reported on NBC4 News in Los Angeles.
Santa Clarita Lady Flyers Girls Hockey Team Involved in Fatal Colorado Accident
The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.
City Accepting Entries for Sister Cities Young Artists, Authors Showcase
Valencia Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Chocolate Melts," event Thursday, Feb. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Feb. 12: ‘Teen Library Eats, Chocolate Melts’ at Valencia Library
Old Town Newhall Public Library will host a "Learn and Launch Robotics" class 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Feb. 2: ‘Learn, Launch Robotics’ Event at Newhall Library
United States Artists, a national arts funding organization dedicated to supporting living artists and cultural practitioners across the United States through unrestricted awards, has announced five CalArtians to its 2026 cohort of USA Fellows.
Five CalArtians Among 2026 USA Fellowship Recipients
Top Shelf Bar & Grill at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia will host a Super Bowl Watch Party, 3:30 p.m., Sunday Feb. 8.
Feb. 8: ‘Super Bowl Watch Party’ at The Cube
Four California Institute of the Arts alums and one Cal Arts faculty member have been recognized by Creative Capital, the nonprofit organization dedicated to championing artistic freedom of expression, with the recent announcement of the 2026 Creative Capital Awards and the inaugural State of the Art Prize.
CalArts Alumni, Faculty Recognized with 2026 Creative Capital, State of the Art Awards
Circle of Hope will host its "Bowling for Hope" event Sunday, Feb.22, from 5-8 p.m. at Valencia Lanes, located at 23700 Lyons Ave., Newhall, CA 91321.
Feb. 22: Circle of Hope’s ‘Bowling for Hope’ at Valencia Lanes
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