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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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Dec. 6: AV Indian Museum to Screen ‘Our Water Ways: California Tribal Stories’
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025

California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park will host a special screening of the documentary “Our Water Ways: California Tribal Stories” on Saturday, Dec. 6. “Our Water Ways: California Tribal Stories”‘ is a powerful feature documentary that...

July 5-6: AV Indian Museum Hosts Artist Nadiya Littlewarrior
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025

California State Parks will host Native American artist Nadiya Littlewarrior at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum in Lancaster 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6. Littlewarrior is recognized internationally for her beautiful gourd art and started her own studio, Spirit Vessels, in 1993. Gourds carry...

AV Indian Museum Hosting Book Time at The Butte
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Kindergarten through sixth grade students will enjoy Book Time at The Butte on Sundays during May at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum.   A few of the readings will include: “Coyote at the Big  Time” by Lyn Risling “A Tataviam Creation Story” by Alan Salazar “Wonder Walkers”...

Dec. 14: Calling All Junior Rangers ‘Rocks Rock!’ Program
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum Junior Ranger Program will host a “Rocks Rock!” program, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at 15701 East Ave. M, Lancaster, CA 93535. All Junior Rangers will learn about rocks and gems while also taking a glimpse into Native American culture using hands-on activities...

Sept. 14: Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Artist Nadia Reed
Sunday, Sep 8, 2024

California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park invites the public to an art showcase on Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event features guest Native American artist Nadia Reed, who will be displaying her art and sharing insights into her Native American heritage. Visitors...

Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts ‘Book Time at The Butte’
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024

Calling all young readers! Take pride in reading this month with “Book Time at The Butte” at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum. Readings, which are approximately 30 minutes, will take place Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Readings will include:  – “Fatima’s Great...

AV Indian Museum to Feature Native American Artists
Monday, Apr 8, 2024

Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park will feature two guest artists, Cecelia Begay and Michael Chas Williams, in April to share their Native culture with museum visitors. The guest artists will have their art for sale. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Cecelia Begay (Diné Navajo)...

Antelope Valley Indian Museum Announces Holiday Events
Thursday, Nov 24, 2022

The Antelope Valley Indian Museum has announced the following holiday events. Chili, Crafters, and Cowboy Songs at “Holidays on the Homestead” Celebrate the 10th annual Holidays on the Homestead event at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 5 p.m....

June 18: Native Artists at Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Monday, Jun 13, 2022

During the week of June 14-18, State Parks across California will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming for the Inaugural California State Parks Week, celebrating California’s 279 state parks and the people who help protect these iconic places. The Antelope Valley Indian...

State Parks Lineup Includes First Day Hikes, Christmas Bird Count
Monday, Dec 20, 2021

California State Parks released the upcoming holiday lineup, which includes Interpretive Programs, First Day Hikes, Christmas Bird Count, and volunteer opportunities. Red Rock Canyon State Park Interpretive Programs Red Rock Canyon State Park’s visitor center is currently open Fridays – Sundays,...

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Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
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
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