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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]

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Oct. 11-20: Circus Vargas Presents ‘Hollywood Dreams’ at Valencia Town Center

Thursday, Oct 2, 2025

Circus Vargas will present a new entertainment extravaganza, “Hollywood Dreams,” Oct. 11-20 at Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita. Tickets are priced starting at $25. An homage to Tinseltown’s Golden Age this new red-carpet Circus Vargas show will offer spotlights, stunts and starlets in a brand-new...

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Oct. 31- Nov. 3: Cirque Italia ‘Paranormal Cirque’ at Valencia Town Center

Monday, Sep 29, 2025

Cirque Italia will present “Paranormal Cirque,” its mature show, a combination of theater, circus and cabaret at Valencia Town Center, Friday-Monday, Oct. 31- Nov. 3. The show will be held at Valencia Town Center at 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355. Paranormal Cirque is a unique...

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Sept. 27: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Opens at Canyon Theatre Guild

Friday, Sep 26, 2025

The hit Broadway musical “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” will open at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. “Beautiful” offers timeless songs and a heartfelt story with 23 actors who recreate the rock and roll 1950s and 1960s. Featuring...

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Oct. 11: Strawberry & Fig’s Fall Boutique

Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

Strawberry & Fig’s Fall Boutique will be held 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in the parking lot of Real Life Church. Real Life Church is located at 23841 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355. Shop local from over 125 artisans, crafters and vendors. Items for sale include fall decor, fall...

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Sept. 27: 17th Annual Gracefest Scheduled at Castaic Lake

Friday, Sep 19, 2025

GraceFest, one of the West Coast’s largest Christian music festivals, will host its 17th annual event on Saturday, Sept. 27, 3-9:30 p.m. at Castaic Lake Recreation Area. The festival will feature performances by Christian artists Taya, Tauren Wells, Danny Gokey and Miles Minnick, along with worship...

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Sept. 27: ‘Laughing Stock Comedy’ at Gilcrest Farms

Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

Pistachio Comedy presents “Laughing Stock Comedy” show, beginning 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 with a free family friendly show followed by a 21 and up showing at 8 p.m. at Gilcrest Farms. Gilchrist Farm is located at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. “Laughing Stock...

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Oct. 3: ‘Enchanted, The Gray Area’ with Allen Gittelson at The MAIN

The MAIN will host “Enchanted: The Gray Area,” featuring mentalist Allen Gittelson, 8-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Einstein meets Doc Brown in this interactive and immersive psychic mind experience that involves the audience. People...

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‘A Jane Austen Mystery: Perception of Murder’ at The MAIN

Friday, Sep 5, 2025

ME Main Productions will present an original Regency-era whodunit, “A Jane Austen Mystery: Perception of Murder,” at The MAIN theater in Old Town Newhall. This new play blends mystery, wit and romance with just the right touch of spooky intrigue. Audiences will be transported to the elegance...

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Sept. 26-28: ‘Jeff Frame, An Upcycled Life (Unpacking How I Got Here)’ at The MAIN

Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

“Jeff Frame: An Upcycled Life (Unpacking How I Got Here),” a one person show by Jeff Frame will be running at The MAIN Friday, Sept. 26- Sunday, Sept. 28. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321. Comic Frame will appear in his first-ever one-man show, “An Upcycled Life,”...

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Sept. 6-14: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Which Way The Wind Blows’

Monday, Sep 1, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals has announced its upcoming production of “Which Way the Wind Blows,” will run Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center. The Olive Branch is located at 24201 Valencia Blvd #2283, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Which Way the Wind...

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BREAKING: I-5 All Lanes Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.	Kathryn Barger \| 2025 Year in Review At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.	Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.	City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.	CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.	Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 27) 1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]	Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.	Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.	CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026 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.	Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.	Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 26) 1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]	SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.	Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.	NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders 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.	CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.	Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding The California State Transportation Agency today 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.	Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]	DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm 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.