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1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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City Sets Thursdays at Newhall Events for October
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita has set its schedule of events for Thursdays@Newhall in Old Town Newhall for the month of October. First Thursday — JAM Sessions Thursday, October 4, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Old Town Newhall Library (24500 Main Street, Newhall 91321) Start the month off by busting a move at...

Nov. 16-18: Festival of Trees to Benefit SCV Boys & Girls Club

The 50th annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is set for the weekend of Friday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 18 at The Centre in Santa Clarita. SCV residents support the club’s mission by viewing and bidding on the many beautifully designed and elaborately...

Oct. 13: Golden Valley to Retire Jersey of Alum Major Leaguer

Golden Valley High School will officially retire its first athletic jersey — that of GV baseball alumnus Scott Barlow — in a public ceremony at the newly renovated GV baseball Field on Saturday, Oct. 13. As part of Golden Valley Baseball’s 4th Annual Battle of the Bats Home Run Derby, the...

Oct. 2: Santa Clarita Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Friday, Sep 28, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita 91355. To view the agenda online, [click here]. To view all public meeting...

Single Mother’s Outreach Names 2019 ‘Empowering HeArts’ Honorees, Artists
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2018

The Single Mothers Outreach board of directors and Empowering HeArts planning committee have unveiled the honorees and artists to be featured at the nonprofit’s signature Empowering HeArts fundraising gala at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Feb. 8, 2019. Six women who personify integrity have been...

Oct. 10: LAPD Chief to Talk About Police, Community at CSUN Forum

Los Angeles Police Chief and Santa Clarita Valley resident Michel Moore will answer questions from California State University, Northridge students on Wednesday night, Oct. 10, in his first forum on a college campus since being named LA’s chief law enforcement officer this summer. Moore is expected...

Oct. 1: CSU to Open Applications for Fall 2019

California State University, Northridge and all 22 other CSU campuses will begin accepting applications for admission to the fall 2019 term on Oct. 1. Students interested in attending any CSU campus can apply online at the university’s application portal: Cal State Apply. The priority application period...

Sept. 29: TMU XC Invitational at Central Park

By Mason Nesbitt, TMU Sports Information Director The Master’s University XC Invitational will take place Saturday at Central Park in Saugus, with more than 1,000 runners signed up for eight college and high school races. The field will include runners from UCLA, USC and Cal State Fullerton, along...

Oct. 10: Ribbon-Cutting for New San Francisquito Canyon Open Space

The city of Santa Clarita will host a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the new San Francisquito Open Space located on the west side of San Francisquito Canyon Road and Lady Linda Lane. All interested in attending must RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 4. The event is free and...

Art Shows, Powwow, Country Concerts, Pet Fair Coming to Hart Park
Monday, Sep 24, 2018

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will present an art show, a powwow, a series of country music concerts and a pet adoption fair at William S. Hart Regional Park in September and October. Here’s the calendar:   29th Annual SCAA Art Classic – Hart Hall Sept. 29...

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In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness and Safety Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
L.A. County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program for the Summer
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer with a Bang When By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) hs announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At Risk Missing Person Tim Paul Hood.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Man Missing from Canyon Country
1869 - Sanford Lyon (as in Lyons Avenue) appointed postmaster of Petroliopolis (today's Eternal Valley Cemetery area) [story]
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