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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Cal United Bank Among 100 Fastest Growing Companies
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016

CU Bancorp, the parent company of wholly owned California United Bank, which serves the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and Conejo valleys, announced Thursday that it has been named to Fortune’s annual Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. “We are honored to be recognized by Fortune as one of the world’s...

Varjavand Joins Board of California United Bank
Monday, Aug 31, 2015

CU Bancorp, the parent company of wholly owned California United Bank, today announced that Kaveh Varjavand has been appointed to serve as a director of CU Bancorp and its subsidiary, California United Bank, effective Sept. 1. “We are very pleased to welcome Kaveh to the Boards of CU Bancorp and California...

VIA Computer Systems Get a Boost
Monday, Mar 31, 2014

[News Release] – The Valley Industry Association (VIA) has taken a huge leap in productivity, after a corporate gift from California United Bank enabled the purchase of new computer equipment for VIA offices.  The gift helped cover the purchase of dual laptops, docking stations, desktop keyboards...

Monday, Oct 22, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank, a subsidiary of CU Bancorp, announced Monday its receipt of Preferred Lenders Program (“PLP”) participant status with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Preferred Lenders Program was created by the SBA to streamline procedures and for quick processing...

Friday, Oct 5, 2012

CU Bancorp, the holding company for California United Bank, announced Friday that its application to list the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market has been approved by The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC. Trading on NASDAQ is expected to begin with the opening of trading Oct. 9, 2012, under...

Monday, Aug 6, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank announced the promotions Monday of Sam Kunianski, Stephen “Steve” Pihl and William “Bill” Sloan to Executive Vice President. Mr. Kunianski manages Commercial and Private Banking and Mr. Sloan is the Santa Clarita Valley Regional Manager and...

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank (which operates a branch in Santa Clarita) announced Tuesday that its shareholders have approved a reorganization creating a bank holding company for California United Bank (CU Bancorp) and the principal terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 8, 2011,...

Friday, Jul 20, 2012

Premier Commercial Bancorp announced Friday that its shareholders have approved the principal terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated Decc 8, 2011, as amended (the “Merger Agreement”) which provides for the merger of Premier Commercial Bancorp into CU Bancorp, the proposed bank holding...

Thursday, Jun 14, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank and Premier Commercial Bancorp announced Thursday that they have received all regulatory approvals necessary to authorize the previously announced reorganization creating a bank holding company for California United Bank (CU Bancorp), the merger of Premier Commercial...

Friday, Dec 9, 2011

[California United Bank] – The Boards of Directors of San Fernando Valley headquartered California United Bank and Orange County based Premier Commercial Bancorp announced Friday that the companies entered into a merger agreement providing for California United Bank or a holding company to be formed...

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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
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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