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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Dec. 12-14: Theatre in a Week ‘Holiday Hijinx’ Presented by Off Book Theatre
Friday, Nov 28, 2025

Off Book Theatre is back with its holiday one-act comedy Theatre in a Week, “Holiday Hijinx” Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 14 at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321. Theatre in a Week is back with six all-new one-act comedies celebrating the season with...

Dec. 7: Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Sounds of the Season’
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra will present “Sounds of the Season” on Sunday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Join the Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable holiday concert filled with festive cheer for the whole family. Enjoy beloved holiday...

Dec. 11-14: SCIFF at Laemmle, Names Philippines Featured Nation
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has announced its return to the Santa Clarita Valley for its fifth year, Dec. 11–14. SCIFF brings with it a dynamic lineup of independent films, panels, musical performances, a visual arts gallery featuring Texas-based artists and an energetic comedy festival....

‘A Christmas Story’ Returns to the CTG Stage for the Holidays
Friday, Nov 21, 2025

The holiday family classic “A Christmas Story” returns to the stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild this season. The show will open on Friday, Nov. 28 at the CTG’s Old Town Newhall theater. Don’t miss the CTG’s holiday family classic, A Christmas Story. Based on the iconic 1983...

Nov.  28-30: ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall

The play “Tiny Beautiful Things,” will be presented by Arcadian Theatre Collective at The MAIN theater in Old Town Newhall, Nov. 28-30. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Real Letters. Raw Truths. Radical Empathy. A soul-stirring stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s...

Nov. 29: Laughing Stock Comedy at Gilchrist Farm
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025

Pistachio Comedy will host Laughing Stock Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Gilchrist Farm. Gilchrist Farm is located at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. Get ready for a night of laughter on the farm. Pistachio Comedy presents Laughing Stock Comedy at Gilchrist Farms, featuring...

Nov. 20-23: ‘Native Gardens’ at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

The comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarias and presented by HOPE Theatre Arts will open at The MAIN theater in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, Nov. 20 for a limited run. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall, CA 91231. “Native Gardens” offers a hilarious take...

Nov. 22: ‘Christmas Dreams’ SCV All-Voice Barbershop Chorus

The “Christmas Dreams” concert presented by the Santa Clarita Valley All-Voice Barbershop Chorus will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Get ready for an afternoon of pure vocal magic. The Harmony Hills Chorus of Santa Clarita Valley invites you to step back in time with “Christmas...

Nov. 22: Tickets Available for Christmas Dreams Radio Show
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley Harmony Hills All-Voice Chorus will host its Christmas Dreams Radio Show 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge. The Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge is located at 17766 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA 91351. This one-of-a-kind performance blends barbershop...

Nov. 8: Phat Cat Swinger Big Band to Debut at Santa Clarita PAC
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025

Tagged by fans as “Hollywood’s hottest little big band,” Phat Cat Swinger will play its first local show at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Saturday night, Nov. 8. Fronted by a pair of kinetic lead singers – founder/bandleader Marco Palos and “American...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
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Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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