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1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]
1927 Baker Ranch Rodeo


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Fire Chars Freeway Embankment Near Prior Burn Area
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015

Los Angeles County firefighters made quick work of a quarter-acre blaze that burned grass in the vicinity of last week’s fire south of Newhall Avenue between Sierra Highway and the 14 Freeway. The fire was reported at 1:02 p.m. and personnel were on scene by 1:07 p.m. The fire burned a hillside...

Brush Fire in Newhall Pass Jams Rush-Hour Traffic
Friday, Jul 17, 2015

A brush fire in the Newhall Pass wreaked havoc on rush-hour traffic Friday afternoon. The blaze broke out shortly before 4 p.m. near the Sierra Highway on-ramp to the 14 Freeway and quickly consumed 3 to 4 acres of brush. The truck lanes were closed, as was the entire 14 Freeway for a short time as...

Brush Fire South of Eternal Valley Held to 16 Acres  (Video)
Sunday, Jul 12, 2015

Update 7:05 p.m.: 100 percent containment, 16 acres.   Update 5:52 p.m.: Forward progress of the fire has been knocked down; 10 to 15 acres. Hose lines around 75 percent of the fire.   Update 5:30 p.m.: Sigalert issued for slow lane of southbound SR-14 for one hour. Sierra Highway closed at...

Quartz Hill Felon Arrested for Starting Brush Fire in Acton
Friday, Jul 10, 2015

A 2-acre brush fire in a rural area of Acton was extinguished early Wednesday morning, July 8, 2015, by fast acting Los Angeles County firefighters. Sheriff’s Arson Explosives Detail detectives responded to Soledad Canyon Road and Crown Valley Parkway, Acton, at approximately 4:15 a.m. Friday to assist...

Illegal Fireworks Spark 1.5-acre Blaze in Saugus
Saturday, Jul 4, 2015

Fire crews suppressed a 1.5-acre a brush fire caused by illegal fireworks in the 22600 block of La Rochelle Drive, near Pamplico Drive in Saugus. The fire was reported at 6:39 p.m. and firefighters were on scene within five minutes. Fire officials said they had drawn a line around the fire shortly after...

Hilltop Home Destroyed by Fire in Bouquet
Monday, Jun 22, 2015

A double-wide mobile home on a hilltop above the Lily of the Valley Mobile Home Park in Bouquet Canyon burned to the ground Monday. The fire broke out shortly before noon Monday and spread to vehicles and outbuildings, but firefighters got a handle on it and it engaged relatively little brush. The mobile...

Brush Fire Near Lake Hughes Road; Bad Drivers Make Situation Worse
Saturday, Jun 13, 2015

Update 5 p.m.: The fire is out. Total acres burned: 32.   Fire officials are reporting a brush fire near the Northbound 5 freeway in Castaic north of Lake Hughes Road is now 90 percent contained. The fire is approximately 15 acres and no active flames are visible. Los Angeles Fire Department aircraft...

Vehicle Fire Ignites Brush in Newhall Pass
Monday, May 4, 2015

Photo: Sara Murcia UPDATE 2:19 p.m. “(The cause of the fire was a) traffic accident on the 14 freeway in a southbound lane that went into the hillside,” said Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Hisel. “One patient was injured and transported to the hospital, but at the time (the crash) caused a brush...

Electrical Snafu Sparks Small Brush Fire
Sunday, Apr 19, 2015

[KHTS] – A small fire broke out near Bouquet Canyon Road on Sunday at around 1:45 p.m. Fire officials reported a downed power line and the fire covered a quarter of an acre on a hillside in between houses in the 27000 block of Garza Drive. A blown transformer may have caused the brushfire, according...

U-Haul Truck Fire Ignites Brush Along I-5 in Castaic
Saturday, Aug 16, 2014

[KHTS] – A vehicle fully engulfed in flames on the northbound Interstate 5 freeway near Parker Road in Castaic started a brush fire on the freeway shoulder Saturday afternoon. California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a U-Haul truck full of household goods that was fully engulfed...

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1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]
1927 Baker Ranch Rodeo
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has announced the introduction of AB 2863, a bill aimed at protecting consumers and putting more money back in people’s pockets by simplifying the cancellation process for subscription services.
Schiavo Introduces Click to Cancel Bill to Protect Consumers
City of Santa Clarita residents can get low-cost spay/neuter services for your pets every Monday at the mobile clinic located in the parking lot of the Newhall Community Center.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at Newhall Community Center
The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center. Live music, sing-alongs, animal meet and greets, storytelling, crafts, activities, show + tell tables, s'mores and more.
May-October Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks
It's time to kick up your heels and head on over to Gilchrist Farm for the Hoedown for Hope event Saturday, June 22, 6-10 p.m.
June 22: Howdown for Hope at Gilchrist Farm
A relic of Saint Jude has left Italy for the first time on an extended tour of the United States. Treasures of the Church, an evangelization ministry of the Catholic church, will present the Tour of the Relic of St. Jude the Apostle. The relic of St. Jude will be hosted Monday, May 6 at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church.
May 6: Catholic Relic of St. Jude Makes Stop at St. Kateri
College of the Canyons film instructor Bavand Karim will attend Marche du Film, one of the largest film markets in the world, at the Cannes Film Festival in May to promote the launch of a new film slate by CINE & Lost Winds Entertainment.
COC Film Instructor to Attend Marche du Film at Cannes Film Festival
Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera has been selected to present ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’ as part of the OPERA America National Conference and World Opera Forum, being held in Los Angeles in early June.
June 6-8: Mission Opera Performances of ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’
Given the ongoing uncertain situation in the Red Sea and surrounding area and following extensive consultation with global security experts and government authorities, Princess Cruises, which is headquartered in Valencia, is revising the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, which will no longer visit the Middle East or Asia, and now instead, will offer new port stops in Africa and Europe.
Princess Cruises Reroutes Global Voyages Due to Middle East Uncertainty
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host an upcoming Youth and Family Festival, a day packed with fun, learning and community engagement. This event is free to all and will bel held on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the College of the Canyons
May 4: Schivo to Host Youth, Family Festival
1973 - Watergate figure H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, a former CalArts board member, resigns from Nixon White House [link]
Haldeman
The 97th annual commencement ceremony of The Master’s University will be taking place on campus Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
May 3: Livestream 2024 TMU Commencement
Three seats on the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, will be up for election in November 2024.
COC Hosting Info Sessions for Prospective Board Candidates
The second and final day of the Golden State Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships gave The Master's University men's team their second championship in a row, while the women finished second.
TMU Men’s Track Brings Home GSAC Title, Women Finish Second
Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association at Barnes and Noble Valencia May 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for its SCAA monthly meeting, featuring Rex Kochel.
May 20: SCAA to Feature Artist Rex Kochel
The city of Santa Clarita has released a list of arts-related events happening in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Santa Clarita Announces Newest Exhibits, Calls for Artworks
The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Gallery is showcasing a new exhibit called, "Faces," from May 3 to June 2.
SCAA Announces New Exhibit ‘Faces’
At the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, we reviewed the Chief Executive Officer's proposed $45.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Focusing on Mental Health
A special meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. It will be followed by the regular meeting of the Hart Board at 7 p.m.
Hart District to Hear Superintendent Search Firm Presentations
The College of the Canyons Foundation has launched a bench program to allow individuals the unique opportunity to dedicate a bench in honor of a loved one.
COC Foundation Launches Bench Dedication Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of five productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 29 - Sunday, May 5.
Five Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.
May 2: Parks Commission to Discuss Rink Sports Pavilion
Tobin Bolter, a 2017 graduate of The Master’s University, was killed earlier this month in the line of duty working as a deputy for the Ada County Sheriff’s Office in Boise, Idaho.
Memorial Service Announced for Slain Idaho Deputy, TMU Alum
2002 - LASD Deputy David March, Canyon grad & Saugus resident, murdered during traffic stop [story]
Deputy David March
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