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April 20: ‘Wake Up, Stand Up’ Sexual Harassment Seminar at COC
Monday, Apr 8, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) will be the special guest speaker at the Second Annual “Wake up, Stand up” Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention Seminar at College of the Canyons on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The seminar for students was created and is run...

April 13: COC to Host 16th Annual ‘Children’s Play Day’
Friday, Apr 5, 2019

The College of the Canyons Center for Early Childhood Education and the Southern California Valley Committee will host the 16th annual “Children’s Play Day” event on COC’s Valencia campus Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 2 p.m. College of the Canyons Children’s Play Day is...

April 6: Inaugural LoveSCV ‘Serve Day’ at Golden Valley High School

A group of Santa Clarita Valley residents and members of local churches are set to work together to serve Golden Valley High School in LoveSCV’s first “Serve Day,” Saturday, April 6 starting at 9 a.m. The nonprofit LoveSCV seeks to continue bringing organizations into a relationship...

SUSD State of the District Session 2 Addresses  Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment – the Future in SUSD & Science Instruction
Thursday, Apr 4, 2019

Instruction is the single most important element of any school district. The teaching and learning process must be at the core of all of the work done within a school district and the central goal for improvement or enrichment of the students who attend the district. The Saugus Union School District...

SUSD State of the District Session 1 Focuses on Early Retirement Program, Budget, Class Sizes

Like all household budgets in America, a school district’s budget is the driver for many of the things that occur each year. Like a household budget, school districts have costs for facilities, utilities, transportation, materials/supplies, and personnel. Like a household budget, the costs associated...

April 11-May 30: COC Soccer Skills Academy for K-8 Kids
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019

The College of the Canyons men’s and women’s soccer programs are inviting youth soccer players from across the Santa Clarita Valley to participate in the COC Soccer Skills Academy, running April 11 to May 30. Open to boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade, the eight-week academy...

Registration Open for COC’s 2019 Summer Institute

Registration is now open for the popular career exploration themed College of the Canyons Summer Institute, with weekly sessions running July 8-12 and July 15-19. COC’s Summer Institute is open to students entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2019. The goal of the Summer Institute is to provide hands-on...

Valencia HS Student Participates in State Department’s Civic Education Workshop
Friday, Mar 29, 2019

Valencia High School junior and AFS exchange student from South Africa Michelle Hadebe [“hah-DAY-bay”] participated in the Civic Education Workshop held March 24-29 in Washington, D.C., the California Central Coast Area Team of AFS Intercultural Programs announced Friday. The workshop is designed...

Former Newhall Superintendent Seeks Charter School Reform

Newhall School District governing board members stood in agreement with Marc Winger, former superintendent of the district, in support of a resolution that recognizes the school board’s authority to decide whether to admit charter schools into the district. During the board’s Tuesday meeting, Winger...

SCV Students to Compete in 2019 National Geographic Spelling Bee

Two Santa Clarita students earlier deemed eligible were set to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee California State Competition on Friday. Rancho Pico Junior High School seventh-grader Sawyer Wiltfong and Stevenson Ranch Elementary School sixth-grader Praneel Samal each won their respective...

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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
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
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