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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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Council Acts on Arts Plan, Mobile Home Park Conversions, Ermine Area Traffic
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved several items Tuesday including traffic safety measures, an extended moratorium on mobile home park conversions, and a much anticipated Arts Master Plan.   Traffic-Calming Measures on Dorothy Street and Ermine Street One of the conditions imposed...

Shaping the Art and Soul of My Community
Saturday, Apr 4, 2015

“Bit by bit, putting it together… Piece by piece, only way to make a work of art. Every moment makes a contribution, every little detail plays a part. Having just a vision’s no solution, everything depends on execution: Putting it together – that’s what counts!” Sondheim. What a wordsmith....

Arts Panel Seeks to Engage Community
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2014

[KHTS] – The city Arts Commission is looking to increase interaction with the Santa Clarita Valley’s arts community with discussion of a community engagement plan Thursday. The plan has been discussed for several years, according to city officials, who identified the need to improve awareness...

County Concerts Coming to Parks in August
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014

Free family-friendly concerts featuring music from popular standards and jazz to mariachi and world music are taking place throughout Los Angeles County this summer.   Concerts are scheduled throughout the county during in parks, outdoor amphitheatres, community centers, libraries and museums. Since...

Council, Commission to Put Heads Together on Public Art
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita City Council members moved to table the decision on three art pieces Tuesday during their meeting at City Hall over concerns about the Arts Commission’s choices. City officials were slated to move on three decisions related to about $45,000 in art pieces that the Santa...

2 Finalists Picked for Newhall Roundabout Art
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013

And then there were two. Santa Clarita’s arts commissioners have narrowed it down to two proposals for the Newhall Roundabout Art Project, from among six semi-finalists. Michael Clapper’s “Western Reel” and Michael Duffy’s “Facing the Sun, Facing the Future” were selected as the two...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thursday, Jun 27, 2013

In this episode: A 38 year old Canyon Country man is behind bars after leading deputies on a several hour man hunt; The Santa Clarita City Council approved more than $13 million dollars for capital improvements on Tuesday night. Also: Six semi-finalists presented their Newhall Roundabout Project design...

Journalist Rasmussen to Fill Strickland’s Art Panel Seat
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013

Patti Rasmussen Longtime Newhall resident, journalist and community volunteer Patti Rasmussen was named to the city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission on Tuesday. Rasmussen has been a longtime voice in the community as a journalist who covered education for The Signal and contributes regularly to several...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013

In this episode: One person is dead after two trucks collided near Highway 126 and Commerce Center Tuesday afternoon; Saugus Union board member Stephen Winkler denied making comments attributed to a YouTube account that is linked to his Google Plus account; The City of Santa Clarita will make the final...

4 Seek Strickland Seat on Arts Commission
Monday, Jun 10, 2013

UPDATE: Read about the appointee [HERE].   One down, one to go. Last week the Hart School Board appointed Chris Fall to fill the vacancy left by longtime board member Paul Strickland, who announced his intent to leave town earlier this year. That leaves one more public-agency seat to fill: Strickland’s...

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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
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
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