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1891 - Actor Buck Jones, a Placerita and Vasquez "regular," born in Indiana [story]
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May 4: Meet Smokey Bear at Forest Service Open House
Friday, May 3, 2013

The Forest Service will have an Open House at the district office here, featuring tours, fire-vehicle displays and photo opportunities with Smokey Bear from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. The public is invited. The event will take place at the Santa Clara Mojave River Ranger District office, a “green”...

May 2: SCV Realtors Host Charity Chili Cook-off
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Realtors from across the Santa Clarita Valley will host a chili cook-off Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Embassy Suites in Valencia to benefit five different local charities. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, chili tasting, live music , and voting to choose the best chili. The five recipient...

‘Water Reliability’ on Tap for VIA Luncheon

Ed Colley The monthly Valley Industry Association luncheon will be flowing with ideas, as local water board member Ed Colley discusses the need for reliable water, Tuesday, May 21, at 11:45 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club. Colley, a longtime member of the Castaic Lake Water Agency board, will discuss...

May 4: Low-Cost Pet Shots, Microchips at Valencia Park

The City of Santa Clarita, in collaboration with Los Angeles County, is sponsoring the annual Low Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic on Saturday, May 4, between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Valencia Heritage Park, located at 24155 Newhall Ranch Road. Various services for dogs and owners will be offered...

May 2: Reacquaint Yourself with SCV Chamber

All New & Current Chamber Members Are Invited To This Monthly Get Acquainted/Reacquainted Breakfast   Thursday, May 2, 2013 This informational meeting introduces new & current members to Chamber Programs, Committees, Networking Opportunities, Special Events, and explains the benefits and...

May 5: Evensong Service at St. Stephens
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013

The greater Santa Clarita community is cordially invited to join St. Stephen’s parishioners for a service of Anglican Evensong in celebration of the Feast of the Ascension. This beautiful and traditional Anglican service will be held on Sunday evening, May 5th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Both St. Stephen’s...

April 28: Renaissance Fair in Stevenson Ranch
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013

The fun and exciting times of camp combined with a challenging academic schedule will make for a memorable summer as Monticello Preparatory School has announced dates for its weekly summer camp sessions. In addition, Monticello Prep School is once again co-sponsoring the SCV Youth Renaissance Faire along...

May 11: Mehling Cancer Run at Central Park

Online registration is still open for the 12thAnnual Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund Fight It! Raceat Central Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday May 11. Each year this race raises over $20,000 for young adults ages 18-40 currently in cancer treatment to meet daily needs that are not covered by insurance. Registration...

May 13: Free Concert from COC Symphony
Friday, Apr 19, 2013

Raymond Burkhart When Raymond Burkhart picked up the baton as the conductor of the College of the Canyons Symphonic Band last semester, he only had one band member. Since then, the band has continued to grow under his guidance. On Monday, May 13 at 8 p.m., the COC Symphonic Band will perform “Old,...

May 7-8: COC to Host Suicide Prevention Awareness Event
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013

The College of the Canyons Health & Wellness Center will host a Suicide Prevention Awareness Event designed to provide students and community members with access to important mental health resources, while bringing attention to the staggering amount of college students who commit suicide each year. The...

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1891 - Actor Buck Jones, a Placerita and Vasquez "regular," born in Indiana [story]
Buck Jones
Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will host a holiday market, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at 27426 Navigation Avenue, Valencia, CA 91381.
Dec. 14: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Holiday Market
Real Way Foundation Inc. is teaming up with J.C.L. Productions’ L.A. Clave Latin Jazz Band for the Very Merry Jazzy Fiesta Holiday Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5 p.m.
Dec. 13: Real Way Foundation Hosts ‘Very Merry Jazzy Fiesta’
Luna Events will host a Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Saugus High School.
Dec. 20: Winter Wonderland Holiday Market at Saugus High School
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 will host its 2025 Holiday Boutique, a fundraiser to help children with disabilities on Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dec. 13: Elks 2025 Holiday Boutique Fundraiser
The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat TRE House brand Magic Mushroom gummies, chocolate bars and syrup.
CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat TRE House Brand Magic Mushroom Products
On Nov. 10, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recovered an item which appears to be a large ceremonial brass bell.
LASD Seeks Info on Recovered Ceremonial Brass Bell
Valencia High School’s internationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble, “Two N’ Four,” has been selected to perform at the 2026 Jazz Education Network International Conference in New Orleans.
Valencia High ‘Two N’ Four’ Choir Ensemble Earns National Spotlight
This week Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) continued her “District Dialogues” series with an education roundtable, bringing together school superintendents from across the High Desert.
Valladares Hosts High Desert Education Roundtable
Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27) and Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6) have introduced the National Scam Prevention Coordination Act, legislation that would establish an office in the White House to oversee and coordinate the implementation of a national strategy for fraud and scam prevention.
Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud, Scams
TMU track star Jack Anderson, the recent winner of the NAIA Men's Cross Country Championship, competed in the Sharon Colyear Invitational Dec. 5-6 in Boston.
TMU’s Anderson Competes Against Elite Field in Boston
1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
Jenks Harris
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Transportation Commission approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure
State Approves $1.1B in Zero-Emission Transit, Safer Roadways, Infrastructure
 Indie Films R Us, the newest streaming platform to enter the market, has announced a strategic partnership with the Santa Clarita International Film Festival to expand meaningful distribution opportunities for independent filmmakers.
Indie Films R Us Partners With SCIFF to Advance Indie Distribution
Coalition for Clean Air is issuing this urgent warning regarding unauthorized individuals who are falsely claiming to represent the CCA while canvassing neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Coalition for Clean Air Warns of Potential Scammers in the L.A. Area
The city of Santa Clarita is highlighting Holiday events and shows that everyone in the community can enjoy. 
‘Tis The Season in Santa Clarita with Holiday Events, Shows
Together, as a community, Santa Clarita accomplished many great things in 2025.
Green Santa Clarita Tallies 2025 Accomplishments
On June 8th, 2025, the three individuals each threw large rocks from an elevated position at CHP officers attempting to defend themselves on the 101 freeway-southbound in the city of Los Angeles during widespread anti-immigration enforcement protests.
LASD Attempting to Identify Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer Suspects
California State University, Northridge announced today that it has received a $63 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
MacKenzie Scott Invests $63 Million in Cal State Northridge
I'm overjoyed to share that as of this week, several Altadena residents have moved back into their newly-rebuilt homes in time for the holidays.
Select Keeping Up with Kathryn Barger | Home For the Holidays
It may still be a few years off, but California State University, Northridge biology professor Rachel Mackelprang is part of a team of scientists who are developing safety protocols for when samples collected from the martian surface by NASA’s Perseverance rover or other missions are brought to Earth.
CSUN Prof Part of Team Developing Safety Protocols Samples Collected on Mars
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Travel and Adventure,” on view in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall (23920 Valencia Boulevard) now through March 4, 2026. 
“Travel and Adventure” in City Hall’s First Floor Gallery
1941 - Three days after Pearl Harbor attack, 165th and 185th Infantry Regiments assigned to Saugus; Edison power substation guarded 24/7 [timeline]
Edison substation timeline
The Santa Clarita City Council conducted its annual council reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and, as expected, elevated Laurene Weste, current Mayor Pro Tem to the position of Mayor for the 2026 term.
City Council Elects Laurene Weste Mayor, Patsy Ayala Mayor Pro Tem
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