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1891 - Actor Buck Jones, a Placerita and Vasquez "regular," born in Indiana [story]
Buck Jones


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March 14: Hart High, Placerita, NSD Concert
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013

The William S. Hart High School Wind Ensemble & Concert Band and The Placerita Junior High School Advanced Band   Special Guests The Newhall Elementary School District Music Students   William S. Hart Auditorium Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:00 PM Free Admission   Featured Music: High...

April 20: Circle of Hope 5K | Buy Tickets Now

Scenic Castaic Lake is a perfect place to spend the day and participate for a great cause.  All proceeds benefit Circle of Hope, so please consider gathering additional sponsors to pledge a donation on your behalf.

March 30: Easter Eggstravaganza Returns to Central Park

Santa Clarita invites community members to grab their basket and join Mr. E. Bunny for Eggstravaganza happening Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m. at Central Park. The event is free and open to the public. There is no registration required.  

March 22: Music of Dirk Fischer Featured in COC Jazz Concert

Dirk Fischer on SCVTV’s “House Blend” music show in 2011 The College of the Canyons music department will present the concert event JAZZ IT! featuring the premiere of two pieces arranged by longtime College of the Canyons jazz professor Dirk , who died in February. The JAZZ IT! spring...

City Libraries Celebrate Women’s History Month; Event March 19

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a program titled “Learn How to Start Your Own Small Business” on Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in the Community room at the Old Town Newhall Library. Local female business owners will share their knowledge on...

April 27: Filmmaker to Discuss History of Borax
Monday, Mar 11, 2013

READ: Borax: The Twenty Mule Team.   Ted Faye with Hillbilly Many remember television’s “Death Valley Days” and many others still use the famous brand of laundry booster, “20 Mule Team Borax.” But to others this product, the TV show and the image of mules and wagons...

May 10: Chick-fil-A  Leadercast at Real Life Church (Video)

Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A Leadercast at Real Life Church in Valencia on May 10.  This is the only Leadercast site in Santa Clarita and, actually within 30 miles of SCV making this a convenient location for Santa...

April 27: Painted Turtle Hosts Fishing Derby
Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

Calling all Afishianados!  On April 27, The Painted Turtle, a camp for children with serious medical conditions co-founded by Paul Newman and Page Adler will host its Inaugural Fishing Derby. Community members are invited to catch the spirit of camp as well as a few fish! 100% of every dollar raised...

March 19: VIA’s 11th Annual B2B Reception

Join Us for a very special event! Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Hyatt Regency Valencia24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, 91355 11th ANNUAL B2B VIP RECEPTION The “Lava Lounge” VIP Reception, in conjunction with VIA’s 2013 B2B Industry Show, includes...

March 10: See What This Castaic Summer Camp Offers
Friday, Mar 1, 2013

The sounds of camp cheers and shrills of excitement as kids zip down a 500-foot zip line will soon fill the air at Valley Trails Summer Camp in Castaic, and the public is invited to a free preview of the summer’s adventures as Valley Trails hosts a community open house on March 10. “This is an exciting...

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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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