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1843 - Rancho Castec (Lebec-Tejon area) granted to French immigrant Jose Covarrubias [story]
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June 7: The MAIN Hosts Two Female Lead Comedy Performances
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Ditch the predictable and dive headfirst into the Liquid Courage Comedy Hour, Friday and Saturday, June 7 to 8 at 8 p.m. in Old Town Newhall. This is an evening guaranteed to leave you howling with laughter, questioning life choices, and celebrating the power of female voices. Brace yourself for two...

July 6-21: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Friday, May 10, 2024

Santa Clarita’s Olive Branch Theatricals will offer a production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” July 6 – 21. Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. Olive Branch Theatricals’ first musical production of the 2024 season will...

June 6: Music Tribute to 80th Anniversary of D-Day

The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will host “A Night of Narrative Song: A Music Tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day” on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. The performance will include songs and stories about patriotism, war, soldiers and victory. The show features Robert Morgan Fisher, an award-winning writer/musician....

June 2: Sierra Hillbillies Disney Themed Dance
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance club invites you to make your “Wishes Come True”. Romney Tannehill will be their enthusiastic caller on Sunday, June 2 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. He will be calling SSD and Tip at the breaks. Join them for a “Parade of Disney”...

‘Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon’ Coming to The MAIN
Monday, May 6, 2024

Step into the Heart of 1970s Texas at The MAIN as Front Row Center presents, “Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon.” Experience two classic one-act comedies by James McLure that dive deep into the lives of small-town folks navigating the aftermath of the Vietnam War. “Lone Star, Laundry, and...

Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
Friday, May 3, 2024

Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent. Hold some nectar on a sponge to attract a butterfly to land near you. Enjoy these pollinators while...

June 6-8: Mission Opera Performances of ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024

Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera has been selected to present “The Merry Widow: Madonna” as part of the OPERA America National Conference and World Opera Forum, being held in Los Angeles in early June. Four performances are scheduled for Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7...

Santa Clarita Announces Newest Exhibits, Calls for Artworks
Monday, Apr 29, 2024

The city of Santa Clarita has released a list of arts-related events happening in the Santa Clarita Valley. Scroll below for the newest art exhibits and calls for artworks. “From the Sweet Flypaper of Life” May 10 – July 16, 2024 Reception: Saturday, May 11, 1:00-3:00pm Old Town Newhall Library This...

SCAA Announces New Exhibit ‘Faces’

Shred by Karen Martinez. The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Gallery is showcasing a new exhibit called, “Faces,” from May 3 to June 2. The reception is free and will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 22508 6th Street in Old Town Newhall. “Faces” is...

May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
Friday, Apr 26, 2024

Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10. The plays tell the story of a small 1970s Texas town from two very different perspectives. The one-acts, “Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a fundraising event, "Holidayland" with mid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Dec. 8: ‘Charles Phoenix Holidayland’ at Newhall Family Theatre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26, beginning with a special closed meeting at 5 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Nov. 26: City Council Meets to Discuss Contracts, Open Space Naming
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will present its holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique
California State Parks Office of Historic Preservation has announced it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025.
State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Launch
1843 - Rancho Castec (Lebec-Tejon area) granted to French immigrant Jose Covarrubias [story]
Rancho Castec diseno map
Due to construction and weather delays, the closure of the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be extended through Nov. 28.
Central Park Exercise Staircase Closure Extended Thru Nov. 28
Santa Clarita Ballet's 30th anniversary production of "The Nutcracker" will perform, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 14-15: Santa Clarita Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Registration is underway for the College of the Canyons winter 2025 session, which boasts more than 300 class sections.
COC Winter 2025 Registration Underway
Christmas came early for The Master's University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Starr.
TMU Men’s Basketball Knocks Off No. 2, Starr Sees 300th Win
Theatre in a Week and Off Book Theatre is back with its holiday one act comedy "Holiday Hijinx" Friday, Dec. 13- Sunday, Dec. 15 at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 13-15: ‘Holiday Hijinx’ Presented by Theatre in a Week, Off Book Theatre
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents its Silver Bell Jubilee concert Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 8:  Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents Silver Bell Jubilee
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s one of the most magical times of the year.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Experience Holiday Cheer on the Tracks
Celebrate this special time of year with the 29th annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade and holiday event Saturday, Dec. 7 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
Dec. 7: The 29th Annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade
1967 - Local voters approve formation of community college and elect COC's first five-member board - Dr. William G. Bonelli Jr., Bruce Fortine, Sheila Dyer, Peter Huntsinger, Edward Muhl [story]
COC board
You can make a difference in a child or teen’s life this holiday season through the Boys and Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. You can volunteer at a club holiday event, host a toy drive, sponsor a club family or make a donation.
Hope for the Holidays with Boys & Girls Club of SCV
Art, in whatever the medium, can communicate so much. It can inspire imagination, exude peace and calm, or tell the world the stories of a community and a culture or connect on an extremely personal level.
Kalli Arte Collective to be CSUN’s First Orndorff Artist-in-Residence
The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to attend the unveiling of the newest inductees to the Walk of Western Stars.
Nov. 23: New Honorees Inducted into Walk of Western Stars
Supervisor Kathryn Barger commented on Attorney General Rob Bonta’s announcement that he is pursuing additional monitoring and strengthened protections for youth in Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls.
Barger on Protections for Youth in Juvenile Halls
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