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1967 - Original airing of Star Trek "Arena" Episode: Kirk battles the Gorn commander (Saugus resident Bobby Clark) at Vasquez Rocks [watch]
Kirk vs. Gorn commander


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Jan. 9: Newhall Board Meets on Advertising Campaign, Developer Fees
Friday, Jan 5, 2024

The Newhall School District will meet in closed session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 followed by the public open session at 7 p.m. at the Newhall School District office, 25375 Orchard Village Road, Valencia, CA 91355. Any citizen is welcome to attend Governing Board Meetings. Citizens who wish to address...

Schools Can Schedule Free Environmental Defenders Assembly
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is offering free “Environmental Defenders” school assemblies to elementary schools in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Environmental Defenders Rock the Planet – It’s Up to You Tour is a 30-minute, high-energy assembly program that is free...

Castaic High Student Wins $2,500 Scholarship
Friday, Dec 29, 2023

Castaic High School student Yra Clamico won a National Grand Prize Scholarship of $2,500 in the Seventh Annual Payback Challenge presented by Next Gen Personal Finance. He was one of two students nationwide that was awarded the $2,500 scholarship. The contest also awarded 30 $1,000 scholarships to runnersup...

Jan. 16: Newhall District  Begins Open Enrollment for ’24/’25

The Newhall School District has announced open enrollment for the 2024/2025 school year will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 16. In addition, several other enrollment programs will also start on Jan. 16. Universao Prekindergarten/Kindergarten round-up begins Jan. 16 Intradistrict transfers from outside the Newhall...

Solomon Elected Newhall Board President

Suzan Solomon was elected president of the Newhall School District Governing Board for 2024 during the annual organizational meeting held Dec. 12 at the district office in Newhall. Solomon was first elected to the Newhall School Board in 1999 and has served multiple times as school board president. She...

Hart Districts Reveals One Hart Award Winners for December 2023
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023

Each month the District will recognize staff, students, and community members who exemplify the Hart District’s core values including community, creativity, caring and courage. Below are those recognized by the district for December 2023 and some words from the district on each. Gerardo Herincx...

Storli Elected Hart School Board’s 2024 President
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023

Linda Storli was elected president of the William S. Hart Union School Governing Board during its annual organizational meeting on Dec. 13. Dr. Cherise Moore was elected clerk and Joseph Messina was elected assistant clerk. The five-member school board also includes immediate past board presdient Robert...

Gladbach Scholarship for 2024/25 is Now Available

Established in honor of the late Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach, a past Association of California Water Agencies president, Santa Clarta Valley Water Agency vice president and longtime local, state and national water leader, the 2024/25 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship opportunity is now open...

Saugus High Marching Centurions Wrap Up the Holidays

It’s almost time to wrap up your holiday shopping, literally. On Saturday, Dec. 23, the Saugus High School Centurion Band and Guard will be hosting their final gift wrapping booth of the season. This is a wonderful opportunity for the program to lend a hand to the community and a fun way to fundraise...

California School Dashboard 2023 Update Shows Improvements
Friday, Dec 15, 2023

The 2023 California School Dashboard is now online with data showing statewide improvements in student outcomes in several areas. The Dashboard is a key component of the state’s school accountability system, which includes the latest data on graduation rates, suspension rates, test scores, English...

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The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, with a closed session at 6 p.m. followed by a open session at 7 p.m.
Jan. 21: Hart Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Master's University women's basketball team used strong first and third quarters and suffocating defense to defeat the Arizona Christian Firestorm 66-52 on Saturday, Jan. 17 in Glendale, Ariz. 
TMU Closes Out Road Trip with Another Win
Santa Clarita is a community that values connection, learning and opportunities for families to grow together.
Ken Striplin | New Year, Looking Forward to New Connections at Camp Clarita
The Master's University men's volleyball team lost in three sets to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Friday night, Jan. 16 in an exhibition match played in Santa Barbara.
Mustangs Fall to UCSB in Final Tune-Up
The MAIN will host "Enchanted: An Evening of Magic," featuring two magicians, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m.
Feb. 5: ‘Enchanted, an Evening of Magic’ at The MAIN
Avery Jackson had 26 points and a layup in the final 10 seconds as The Master's University men's basketball team defeated OUAZ 80-79 Thursday night, Jan. 15 in Surprise, Ariz.
Jackson’s Late Score Gives TMU a Road Victory
1967 - Original airing of Star Trek "Arena" Episode: Kirk battles the Gorn commander (Saugus resident Bobby Clark) at Vasquez Rocks [watch]
Kirk vs. Gorn commander
1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
Saugus Cafe
1994, 4:31 a.m. - Magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake rocks Santa Clarita Valley [video]
collapsed freeway bridge
A strong defensive performance by The Master's University Lady Mustangs basketball team led to a 73-45 win against OUAZ in Surprise, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Power Past OUAZ On the Road
The Tejon Ranch Conservancy has published its calendar of nature programs it will host in February.
Tejon Ranch Conservancy Offers February Nature Programs
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 20: SUSD to Meet in Closed Session with City Regarding Santa Clarita Elementary
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced that Dr. Collyn Nielsen, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources, has been named the 2026 Negotiator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.
Hart District’s Collyn Nielsen Named ACSA Negotiator of the Year
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission has scheduled a site tour of the Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan Project and a virtual tour of the Belcaro at Sand Canyon Project. These projects are expected to hold public hearings in the near future.
Jan. 20: City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission Plans Site Tours
Free business training webinars are available from the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center this January.
COC SBDC Hosting Free Webinars to Help Grow Businesses
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a unique gala on Saturday, March 7, 6-10 p.m.
March 7: ‘Live From Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night’ SCVHS 50th Anniversary
Saugus High School Instrumental Music gives back while raising much-needed funds for the high school's music program.
Saugus High Music Clothes for Cash Fundraiser
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special Non-Profit Council Roundtable, "Non-Profit Love Match: A High-Impact Networking Experience for Professionals & Nonprofits," 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Education Center at Child & Family Center.
Feb. 10: Non-Profit Council Roundtable’s ‘Non-Profit Love Match’ at Child & Family Center
There are places in our community where history is not simply remembered, but carefully safeguarded and brought to life every day. William S. Hart Park is one of those rare treasures.
Laurene Weste | Preserving the Past, Building the Future at Hart Park
Congregation Beth Shalom offers a monthly film series that shows selected independent films one Sunday per month at 2 p.m.
Jan. 18: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Truth & Treason’
The California Department of Public Health is collaborating with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to remind consumers and retailers that products containing kratom or 7-hyrdroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, are associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose and death.
CDPH Reminds Retailers, Public About Dangers of Kratom, 7-OH Products
Foothill League soccer is coming into a final flurry of league matches that will sort out standings.
Foothill League Soccer: The Big Push
The Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will offer a special live cooking demonstration and tasting on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 18: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Free Cooking Demonstration
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will receive free vehicle day-use entry to participating California state parks on Monday, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19: California State Parks to Offer Free Vehicle Entry on MLK Day
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