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1943 - Army Air Force pilot Loncie L. Tucker, on training run, dies when his P-38 fighter crashes at Wayside Honor Rancho (later Pitchess Detention Center) in Castaic [story]
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Jethawks 2017 Opening Day Roster Announced
Monday, Apr 3, 2017

The Colorado Rockies have announced the Lancaster JetHawks opening day roster for the 2017 season. The group of 25 players includes Palmdale native OF Mylz Jones, Santa Clarita native INF Brian Mundell and the third-overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, INF Brendan Rodgers. Jones and Mundell are two of...

West Ranch Baseball Beats Valencia in Eight Innings
Thursday, Mar 30, 2017

West Ranch came from behind to beat Valencia 3-2 in 8 innings. West Ranch’s pitcher Timmy Josten went 8 complete innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 7. West Ranch remained unbeaten in Foothill League play. Valencia, CA – March 29, 2017 – West Ranch High School’s Jovan...

Corralling The Herd
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2017

Jason Karkenny Since his debut in 2014, Jason Karkenny has been known more for his right arm than anything else. Along the way he’s thrown a perfect game and become the winningest pitcher in program history. In his senior season, though, he’s added another weapon to his arsenal: the bat....

No. 16 Canyons Gets 7-0 Road Win vs. Victor Valley
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017

After having Tuesday’s series opener postponed due to inclement weather, No. 16 College of the Canyons defeated host Victor Valley College 7-0 on Thursday, behind eight scoreless innings from freshman lefty Jacob Lopez. Canyons (12-9, 5-1) plated two runs in the first inning on a home run from...

No. 16 Canyons Sweeps Doubleheader, Season Series vs. Victor Valley

No. 16 College of the Canyons finished its season sweep of conference opponent Victor Valley College, winning 4-0 and 17-5 to take both games of Friday’s home doubleheader at Cougar Field. Canyons (14-9, 7-1) finished the weekend in sole possession of first place in the Western State Conference...

TMU Baseball Triumphant Over Arizona Christian

Scott Savage Ryan Bricker bunted in the go-ahead run in the opener and walked with the bases loaded to provide the winner in the nightcap while Scott Savage pitched his way to a save and a win as The Master’s University swept Arizona Christian 8-7 and 11-9 Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs’...

Canyons Lets Early Lead Slip Away in 7-4 Loss to Glendale
Wednesday, Mar 22, 2017

College of the Canyons took a 3-0 first inning lead vs. Glendale College but allowed the Vaqueros to battle back, falling 7-4 to set up a three-way tie atop the Western State Conference (WSC), East Division standings. Canyons (11-9, 4-1) entered the game unbeaten in conference play and ended the weekend...

Saugus High Baseball Overcomes Canyon High
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017

Saugus over came a 5 run seventh inning deficit to beat Canyon High School 11-8 Wednesday March 15, 2015 in their Foothill League Opener. Canyon Country, CA – March 15, 2017 – Canyon High School’s Harold Boyce (left) and Saugus High School’s Brandyn Cruz (right) await the umpire’s call...

Canyons Clubs Barstow 12-0 at Cougar Field
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2017

College of the Canyons sophomore Chase Wheatcroft tossed seven scoreless innings and the Cougars clubbed 14 hits to defeat Barstow College 12-0 on Saturday at Cougar Field. Canyons (9-8, 2-0) has now won back-to-back games to begin the Western State Conference (WSC) portion of its schedule. The Cougars...

TMU Baseball Sweeps St. Katherine
Tuesday, Mar 7, 2017

Michael Sexton Aaron Alexander pitched eight shutout innings in the opener and Michael Sexton drove in a total of five runs to pace The Master’s University to a doubleheader sweep of St. Katherine Saturday afternoon at Lou Herwaldt Stadium. The 6-0 and 9-4 victories lifted the Mustangs above the...

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1943 - Army Air Force pilot Loncie L. Tucker, on training run, dies when his P-38 fighter crashes at Wayside Honor Rancho (later Pitchess Detention Center) in Castaic [story]
Loncie Tucker
1978 - Original Colossus coaster opens at Magic Mountain [watch it being built]
Colossus under construction
California State Parks has announced the temporary full closure of the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Gorman due to extensive damage caused by the Post Fire.
Damage from Post Fire Closes Hungry Valley SVRA
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, July 1, beginning at 10 a.m.
July 1: COC Board Vacancy Prompts Call for Special Meeting
To better inform and educate the community on the differences between the county of Los Angeles’ emergency and resource phone numbers, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department, city of Los Angeles Police Department, 211 LA and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, has launched the "Who Do I Call for Help?" awareness campaign.
County Mental Health Launches ‘Who Do I Call?’ Campaign
Once again, the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club will be hosting the Annual Western States Short Track Speed Skating Championships Saturday, June 29 at 1:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia, at 27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355.
June 29: Western States Regional Speed Skating Championships
Come elevate the drinking experience with a touch of eco-friendly sophistication as you fashion a repurposed wine bottle into a customized drinking glass.
July 2-3: Libraries Host Wine to Cup Etching Program
This Fourth of July weekend California State Parks invites all Californians and visitors from around the world to celebrate the holiday in its parks and to recreate responsibly.
California State Parks Urges Safety for Fourth of July
Bring a shirt or bandana to the Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355, on Wednesday, July 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. for Upcycle Tie Dye Program.
July 3: Upcycle Tie Dye at Valencia Library
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will host Vet @ The Park on Sunday, June 30, at Heritage Park, 24155 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 30: Vet @ The Park Visits Heritage Park
Visit The Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321 for a fun and eco-friendly CD Suncatchers program, Wednesday, July 3, at 3:30 p.m.
July 3: CD Suncatchers Program at Old Town Newhall Library
The city of Santa Clarita 2024 General Municipal Election, consolidated with the Los Angeles County Presidential General Election, will be held on Nov. 5. This will be the first by-district election in the city, with two district seats up for election.
July 15: Filing Period Opens for City Council Election
Chuck Lyon, representing Trustee Area 1, resigned effective Thursday, June 27, from the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees.
Chuck Lyon Resigns from COC Board of Trustees
1926 - Film director Mel Brooks born in Brooklyn; shot "Blazing Saddles" at Vasquez Rocks and "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" in Sand Canyon [story]
Mel Brooks
Santa Clarita-based Honda Racing Corporation USA confirmed Thursday it will partner with championship-winning Meyer Shank Racing to field a pair of Acura ARX-06 entries in the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, starting with the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona in January.
SCV-Based Honda Racing Corp Partners with Meyer Shank
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul.”
Laurene Weste | Celebrating Our Heroes, Open Spaces
SCV Water recently held a dedication ceremony to rename its Rio Vista Water Treatment as the E. G. “Jerry” Gladbach Water Treatment Plant in honor of the late SCV Water Board Vice President Jerry Gladbach.
SCV Water Dedicates Water Treatment Plant After Jerry Gladbach
In celebration of the Fourth of July Parade, the city of Santa Clarita has announced several road closures in the Newhall area, which will require Santa Clarita Transit Route 4/14 and 5/6 to operate detours from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fourth of July Parade Road Closures, Detours Announced
Kaiser Permanente is proud to announce the appointment of Camille Applin-Jones as the new Senior Vice President and Area Manager for the Panorama City and Antelope Valley service areas, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Appoints New Senior VP, Area Manager
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently became one of the first hospitals in Los Angeles County to treat patients with the "AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB),” a device that is used to treat patients with coronary artery disease who are experiencing in-stent restenosis (the narrowing of a previously stented coronary vessel caused by plaque or scar tissue).
Innovative Coronary Disease Device Comes to Henry Mayo
JCI is proud to announce the upcoming Veterans Resource Fair, scheduled to take place Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at William S. Hart Park.
Sept 21: JCI Hosting Veterans Resource Fair
The College of the Canyons fall 2024 semester will offer more than 1,780 sections of high demand “core” classes in a wide range of academic subjects and disciplines, as well as various noncredit offerings.   
COC Fall 2024 Registration Continues
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond celebrated the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 2927 (McCarty) Thursday through the California State Senate, which would make California the 26th state in the union to require personal finance as a high school graduation requirement.
Personal Finance Added to State’s High School Graduation Requirements
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