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City Expected to Declare Several Commission Vacancies
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020

Santa Clarita City Council members are expected Tuesday to declare vacancies on several commissions and panels for those interested in applying to join the groups behind multiple construction projects, public art and other aspects that shape the City. Should the council approve the local appointments...

Thursday, Jan 16, 2020

Arts experts from outside the Santa Clarita Valley will have a say on who and how much grant funding local organizations can receive for community arts programs and services, following a divided vote by the City Council. On Tuesday, council members voted 4-1, with Councilwoman Marsha McLean casting...

Jan. 9: Santa Clarita Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting, Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include a discussion of the 2020 Sidewalk Poetry Project and an update on 2020 Santa Clarita art exhibits. The meeting will take place at City Hall, in City Council Chambers, located at...

Oct. 26: Santa Clarita Arts Symposium at The Centre
Friday, Oct 4, 2019

The city of Santa Clarita will present a series of entertainment and arts-related panels at the city’s free annual arts symposium at The Centre on Saturday, October 26. Following a 9 a.m. continental breakfast for all, a representative from the L.A. County Arts Commission will deliver opening remarks...

Sept. 24: City Council Study Session, Regular Meeting
Monday, Sep 23, 2019

The Santa Clarita City Council will convene for a joint study session with the Arts Commission in the Century Room at City Hall on Tuesday, September 24, starting at 5 p.m. In the study session, councilmembers and commissioners will review the 2020 Art Commission Work Plan document, which includes the...

May 7: Santa Clarita City Council Study Session
Thursday, May 2, 2019

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session Tuesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. This is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and the Arts Commission. The meeting will discuss the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget process and will take place...

March 14: Santa Clarita Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019

The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include an overview of the 2020 Sidewalk Poetry art project and a review of the 2019 Arts Grants program. The meeting will take place in City Council Chambers at City...

City Council Fills Commission, Panel Posts; Burkhart Replaced
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019

In unanimous votes during their regular meeting Tuesday night, Santa Clarita City Council members moved to appoint local citizens to three city commissions and an audit panel, as well as a county health board. Terms were up for three regular posts each on the city’s Planning Commission; Parks,...

Jan. 10: Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include an update on the public art program 2019 Sidewalk Poetry Project, a review of the revised Arts Commission 2019 Work Plan and an overview of the 2019 Art Exhibits Program that will be displayed...

Oct. 11: Santa Clarita Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, Oct 11, 2018

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will be holding a regular meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, 91355. Agenda items will include an update on the new SCV Sheriff’s Station civic art project and a temporary public art...

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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
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
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