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DMV Inviting Comments on AB60 Driver’s License Process
Friday, Mar 20, 2015

As part of an ongoing effort to implement Assembly Bill 60, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking public comment on several potential changes to future application processes, which could include adding foreign documents to the list to prove identity, and clarifying that residency documents...

County to Implement Obama Immigration Order; Antonovich Votes ‘No’
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich [Supv. Antonovich] – Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich cast the lone “no” vote on a Board of Supervisors motion to develop an implementation plan for President Obama’s Executive Order which would allow illegal immigrants to receive multiple benefits...

DMV Releases Monthly AB60 Driver’s License Stats for Jan. 2015
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015

[DMV, Feb. 18] – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today released statistics for implementation of Assembly Bill 60 for the first full month of implementation data. * 59,000: AB 60 driver licenses issued in January 2015. A license is not issued until the applicant proves identity...

Antonovich Criticizes Cost of Issuing CDLs to Illegal Aliens
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich [Supv. Antonovich] – Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich sharply criticized the $240 million dollar cost to implement AB60, authored by Democratic Assemblyman Luis Alejo of Watsonville and signed by Gov. Brown, to issue 1.4 million California driver’s...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015

Republican Steve Knight is now a member of the United States Congress as the first session of the 114th US congress commenced in Washington DC today. Two thirds of the 46,000 people who applied for a California drivers license since AB 60 was implemented on Friday have failed the test. Owners of La Cocina,...

Tens of Thousands Apply for AB60 Driver’s Licenses; Two-Thirds Fail Test

The California Department of Motor Vehicles released preliminary statistics Tuesday on the progress of implementing Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60) – the new law requiring DMV to issue a driver license to applicants who can prove identity, California residency, and can meet all other testing requirements. Daily...

Civil Discourse
Sunday, Jan 4, 2015

It was an earthquake. Just about the time I forgot what they felt like, a sharp jolt hit near Castaic Lake. Only one jolt. I guessed about a 4.0 quake. Turns out I wasn’t as accurate in my earthquake magnitude estimates as I used to be. It was a 4.2. Anyway, it was a right good shake and then back...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 2, 2015
Friday, Jan 2, 2015

The family of a Newhall man who was killed in a hit and run crash in San Diego needs your help. Assembly Bill 60 went into effect on Friday and will now allow undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. In their first ever debut in the Tournament of Roses parade, the Princess Cruises float won...

Undocumented Immigrants Obtain Driver’s Licenses

Hundreds of undocumented immigrants will be standing in line at California DMV’s in the next few months to obtain legal driver’s licenses. Assembly Bill 60 is now in effect and allows non-citizen motorists without a visa or green card to get a driver’s license. The Bill was passed in...

DMV Ready for Onslaught from ‘Documented’ Undocumented Drivers
Monday, Dec 29, 2014

Starting Friday, January 2, 2015, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin issuing driver licenses under AB 60—the new law requiring DMV to issue a driver license to applicants who can prove identity and California residency, and meet all other licensing requirements, such as passing...

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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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