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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Calendar & Survey: Thursdays @Newhall in October
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015

ArtSLAM Thursday, October 1 – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A free evening to watch pumpkin carving techniques from Masterpiece Pumpkins, check out the intricate design work of CalArts costume design program, and the talented artists selling their works along Main Street.  Connect with your dance...

Oct. 1 Art Slam: Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations, CalArts Costumes, more
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues on Thursday, October 1, 2015 with an exciting lineup of events on Main Street in Old Town Newhall. This Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., ArtSLAM will feature various artwork from local artists, pumpkin...

African Dance and Drums Coming to Old Town Newhall
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Old Town Newhall clears its floor for the artistic and musical duet event ArtSlam and JAM Session once again on June 4 at 6 p.m. Starting on the first Thursday of every month from March to October, the multicultural and creative evening brings several performances and open art galleries for the public...

Chalk Art Slam Thursday @ Newhall (May 7)
Friday, May 1, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in May with its third installment of the 2015 season. Main Street in Old Town Newhall will come to life each Thursday evening with a variety of events, including street chalk art, Japanese festival dancing,...

April Lineup: Thursdays@Newhall
Monday, Mar 23, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in April with its second installment of the 2015 season. Main Street in Old Town Newhall will come to life each Thursday evening with a variety of events, including square dancing, trucks and off-roading vehicles,...

ARTree News: Art Slam Returns to Newhall in March
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015

  ArtSLAM Returns The City of Santa Clarita’s popular Thursdays@Newhall series returns to Old Town Newhall, on March 5, 2015.  Several new and returning events will be held on Thursday nights from March through October, including ArtSLAM with JAM Sessions on the first Thursdays from 6:00pm...

Artists: Find Out How to Show at City Events in Newhall
Monday, Feb 2, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita’s popular Thursdays@Newhall series returns to Old Town Newhall, on March 5.  Several new and returning events will be held on Thursday nights from March through October, including ArtSLAM with JAM Sessions on the first Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Opportunities are available...

Thursday @ Newhall: Chocolate Art Slam
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2014

ART SLAM  Chocolate! Thursday, September 4 7 to 10 pm Along Main Street in Newhall   ART SLAM CHOCOLATE will focus on the culinary art of cooking with chocolate.  Culinary artists are responsible for skillfully preparing meals that are as pleasing to the palate as to the eye. Come see art displays...

Coming Up: Santa Clarita Arts & Events
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2014

  Arts Commission Public Meeting September 11, 6:30 pm Old Town Newhall Library – Community Room 24500 Main Street Santa Clarita, CA   91321 Upcoming Events City of Santa Clarita: Dive-in Movies Aug 8 – The Smurfs 2 Concerts in...

Aug. 7 Art Slam: Newhall Goes Punk
Tuesday, Aug 5, 2014

Punk Thursday, August 7 – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Art SLAM pays homage to the ‘80s punk movement with live demonstrations, music and art exhibits.  The event will feature an array of artwork, including an interactive “My Reason Wall” tattoo photography exhibit inviting attendees to take...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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
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