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Ken Striplin | Wheels in Motion for Santa Clarita’s First Roller Rink
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

There is an unmistakable sense of excitement building in Santa Clarita as construction for The Rink Sports Pavilion, the city’s new roller-skating facility, continues to make great progress. This long-awaited project represents more than a new recreation venue; it reflects our city’s commitment...

Ken Striplin | Kicking Off the Holidays with Light Up Main Street
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

Each year, one of Santa Clarita’s most treasured events transforms Old Town Newhall into a shining display of holiday cheer. On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m., residents are invited to join the Santa Clarita City Council for Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPak. This event marks the official...

Ken Striplin | The Benefits of Shopping Local
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025

When you shop local in Santa Clarita, you’re doing more than simply checking items off your holiday shopping list, you’re investing in the future of our community. Every purchase made at a neighborhood store or business helps keep jobs right here in Santa Clarita, supporting friends, neighbors and...

Bill Miranda | Light Up Main Street is Around the Corner
Monday, Nov 3, 2025

Imagine the sight of a towering Christmas tree, the warmth of neighbors greeting each other and our city’s premier arts and entertainment district sparkling with the reflection of thousands of brilliant lights. Throughout Old Town Newhall, friends and family gather, bundled in coats and scarves, while...

Jason Gibbs | Costumes, Candy, Caution
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

Across our community families are preparing for a night filled with costumes, candy and celebration for Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31. For many children, it is one of the most exciting evenings of the year, a time when neighborhoods come alive with laughter, decorated homes and a spirit of fun. Front...

Ken Striplin | Animal Adoption Week Returns to Santa Clarita
Monday, Oct 27, 2025

Each year, over five million animals enter animal care centers across the United States. Many of these animals are strays or surrenders and without the help of community adoption days or local nonprofits, they may never get the chance to become part of a family. That is why the city of Santa Clarita...

Marsha McLean | Parenting for Prevention
Friday, Oct 24, 2025

One of the greatest strengths of Santa Clarita is our commitment to supporting one another. Whether it’s coming together to celebrate our community’s accomplishments or lending a hand when challenges arise, Santa Clarita families can always count on our city to be a foundation for resources, information...

Ken Striplin | Library Express: Bringing Books, Technology, Imagination to Your Neighborhood
Monday, Oct 20, 2025

The Santa Clarita Public Library has hit the road, literally, with the Library Express, a mobile extension of the Libraries designed to bring books, technology and learning opportunities directly to residents across the city. This “library without walls” is a repurposed Go! Santa Clarita bus that...

Bill Miranda | Santa Clarita’s Día de Muertos Celebration
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

“There is no death, people die only when we forget them. If you remember me, I will be with you always.” – Isabel Allende Celebrating culture is one of the most meaningful ways we can bring people together, preserve traditions and strengthen our sense of community. In Santa Clarita, we take great...

Kathryn Barger |  Looming Fiscal Cliff Facing L.A. County

I am deeply concerned about the looming cliff facing many of our vulnerable families and children if federal funds are not secured by the end of this month. Programs like CalFresh, which provides essential food resources to thousands of families, and CalWORKS, which supports child welfare payments for...

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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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