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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Feb. 19: Saugus High School Band & Color Guard’s Chick-fil-A Night
Thursday, Feb 7, 2019

The Saugus High School Band and Color Guard will be holding a Chick-fil-A Night to help raise funds for its program. The event will take place Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Chick-fil-A, Valencia Town Center location, 24180 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Santa Clarita, 91355. For more...

Feb. 7: ‘Every 15 Minutes’ Kicks Off at Golden Valley H.S., Traffic Advisory in Effect
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will partner with the city of Santa Clarita and Golden Valley High School administration to conduct an “Every 15 Minutes” program at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Please note that Robert C. Lee Parkway will be closed...

Feb. 15: Application Deadline for iCAN Academy at Castaic High School
Monday, Feb 4, 2019

Families of current 8th grade students in the Santa Clarita Valley interested in having their student attend the new iCAN Academy at Castaic High School this fall have until Friday, Feb. 15, to apply. iCAN Academy is a unique opportunity for students in the William S. Hart Union High School District....

WiSH Foundation Partners with AutoNation to Hold Car Sweepstakes

WiSH is thrilled to once again partner with AutoNation to hold a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will take home a brand new 2018 Honda Civic valued at $19,406. To purchase tickets and see all rules and regulations, go to www.WiSHscv.org. The event will be held at AutoNation Chevrolet, 23649 Valencia...

Weste to be Honored with ‘Vision in Education’ Award

Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste, Dec. 12, 2017. | Photo: Stephen K. Peeples iLEAD Schools and SCVi, iLEAD’s founding school, will honor Santa Clarita City Councilmember Laurene Weste with its “Vision in Education” award at its annual benefit dinner March 9. The award recognizes a community leader...

Castaic Union School District Awarded More than $21K in Grants
Thursday, Jan 31, 2019

At the January 2019 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Castaic Education Foundation (CEF) announced the recipients for the 2019 teacher grants. Seven grants, totaling $21,784.46 were awarded to support the 21st-century learning taking place in Castaic Union School District (CUSD) classrooms. “The...

Vikings Choir Selected to Compete at Prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019

Both jazz choirs (2n4 and Soundwaves) at Valencia High School has made the cut during a selective process of 137 high school jazz choirs in the country to compete at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival on April 5-7. Both jazz choirs are directed by choral director Christine Tavares Mocha. Both...

Vikings Band & Color Guard Selected as Featured Performers at Disneyland
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019

A total of 103 Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings Marching Band and Color Guard students traveled to perform on a beautiful sunny day at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim California on Tuesday, January 22, in one of the world’s most watched parades. The group was selected to be the featured...

Jan. 29-Feb. 1: Annual STEM Expo at Oak Hills Elementary
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019

Oak Hills PTA and the Oak Hills Educational Foundation will co-host their annual week-long Oak Hills STEM Expo event at Oak Hills Elementary School from Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 29–Feb. 1. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Young Oak Hills scientists and engineers designed...

Feb. 9: Hart High’s Band & Color Guard Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019

Are you looking to replace a bed in your home? Now is the time. The Hart High School Band and Color Guard are excited to announce they will be hosting their 1st Annual one-day Mattress Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For one day only, Hart High School Band Room...

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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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