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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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Auction Saturday: What Happens in Rome Stays in Valencia
Friday, Jun 6, 2014

The 43rd annual SCV Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Valencia Industrial Center. The auction, considered the premiere social event in the Santa Clarita Valley, will feature more than 50 live auction and more than 200 silent auction items. Tickets are still...

Boys & Girls Club Auction Catalog Available
Monday, Jun 2, 2014

UPDATE – AUCTION CATALOG AVAILABLE With 50 great live auction items and nearly 200 bid boards, you are sure to find something of interest at the Auction. Click here to view all the auction items. Can’t make it to the event, but want to place a maximum bid, click here to fill out the Absentee...

April 16: Ventress to Share Vision of Future for SCV Kids
Thursday, Mar 27, 2014

Longtime SCV Boys & Girls Club director Jim Ventress will share his leadership experience and vision for the future of kids in Santa Clarita in the next installment of the ARTree’s Guest Speaker Series. Ventress will hold court Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library....

B&G Club Leaders, Kids Thank Antonovich for Support
Friday, Jan 10, 2014

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, along with Executive Director Jim Ventress, hosted young people from the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club who presented Supervisor Antonovich with the 2013 Samuel Dixon Legacy Award for his continued support. Pictured from left: Thomas Nogales, Rafael Grandos,...

Ventress to Retire from SCV Boys & Girls Club (Video)
Saturday, Jan 4, 2014

[KHTS] – When Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin accepted membership into the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame in San Diego recently, he mentioned one of his childhood trips with the Newhall branch of the national nonprofit that has provided before- and after-school programs for decades. It’s moments...

SCV Auto Dealers Feed Families at Sierra Vista B&G Club
Thursday, Nov 28, 2013

Nissan of Valencia’s Dan Sterkel serves it up. [KHTS] – Nearly 100 families enjoyed turkey and all the fixings at the ninth annual Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association at the Sierra Vista clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. “This...

Tree Gala Nets $100K+ for Boys & Girls Club
Sunday, Nov 24, 2013

Auctioneer Mark Drilling (left) with festival founders Myrna and Gary Condie. Photos: M. Buttelman [KHTS] – Beautiful Christmas trees were auctioned off to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley at the 11th annual Magic of the Lights Gala held Saturday night at Westfield...

Buy a Pre-Decorated Tree, Help Boys & Girls Club
Friday, Nov 15, 2013

The 11th annual Festival of Trees, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, opened to the public Friday at 2 p.m. The family-friendly, 10-day event runs daily through Nov. 24. The Festival includes more than 30 large (7’ tall) beautifully decorated Christmas trees and tableaus...

Festival of Trees Returning to Town Center; Santa Planning Visit
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013

Festival of Trees Returns to Valencia Town Center Please LIKE the Festival of Trees on FACEBOOK! Click the logo above to go there. November 15-24 Westfield Valencia Town Center (south side, between The Patios and Sears) This year’s Festival of Trees will take place over...

Nov. 15: Swing Dance Night at Festival of Trees Preview
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013

Do you love music from the Big Band era? Are you looking for an excuse to dust off that zoot suit or flapper-style dress? Are you fascinated by Lindy Hop dancers?  Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the energetic music, dance among the beautifully decorated trees at the Santa Clarita Valley...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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