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Screenagers: Castaic Parents Learn about Dangers of the Digital Age
Friday, Oct 4, 2019

Parents had a conversation about everything from their children’s screen-time habits to their own following a free showing of the documentary “Screenagers” at Castaic Middle School on Wednesday. The screening, open to all Castaic Union School District parents, gave the audience a look into the...

Hart Governing Board Honors Classified Employees of the Year
Thursday, Oct 3, 2019

Twenty employees were honored as the Classified Employees of the Year Wednesday night at the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting. The employees, which include custodians and assistants, health technicians and office managers, represent every school and the district...

Edison Scholars Program 2020 Application Period Begins
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019

High school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to apply for Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program. Each year, Edison International, the parent company of Southern California...

Oct. 2: Hart District Governing Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019

The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7:00 p.m., with a closed session beginning at 6:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include updates on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Rollout and Surplus Property, as well as...

First Guidepost Montessori School in LA County Opens at Copper Hill

Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill officially opened its doors to the public Tuesday. The school welcomed nearly 20 students for a successful first day of learning and fun. “We’ve been preparing for this day for many months,” said Emily Strand, head of the school. “And it was truly gratifying...

Oct. 1: Wildcat Volleyball ‘Claw Out Cancer’ Event to Aid Circle of Hope
Monday, Sep 30, 2019

The 2019 West Ranch High School girls’ volleyball team will host its annual “Claw Out Cancer” match and fundraising event at the school’s gym on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m. The event will raise funds for the girls’ volleyball program and for Circle of Hope...

Sept. 29: Valencia High Choir to Perform at Monterey Jazz Festival
Friday, Sep 27, 2019

Valencia High School’s Two N’ Four Jazz Ensemble will perform at the 62nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest-running jazz festival in the world, on Sunday, September 29. The festival features many of the world’s best jazz musicians performing for approximately 40,000 fans. Led by Christine...

Oct. 2: Saugus, West Ranch High School Bands Come Together for Concert
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

The Saugus and West Ranch High School Jazz Bands will come together for a concert benefiting each school’s band programs. Jazz at the Forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Saugus Forum, featuring the Saugus Jazz Ensemble, Salsa Band, and West Ranch Jazz Band. Tickets are...

Moore Makes Donation for Wellness Center Books
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019

William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board Member Dr. Cherise Moore has donated the funds necessary for the two Wellness Centers in the District to buy positive affirmation self-help books. “For me, the idea of the Wellness Centers started with a belief that it is important to provide...

Charter College Canyon Country Hosts Annual Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019

Charter College Canyon Country hosted its annual graduation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Centre. Campus President Nicole Keith welcomed the graduates and their families. She was joined on stage by Dwayne Pine, Full Time Medical Instructor; Brian Burton, Student Success Instructor; Mandy Guerra,...

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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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
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