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Celebrate Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control celebrates Animal Shelter Appreciation Week from Nov. 3–7, 2025. The week is a time to recognize and honor the staff and volunteers at the seven animal care centers who worked tirelessly to care for nearly 33,000 animals this year. This week-long...

October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025

In celebration of Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has announced all adoption fees for dogs will be waived at the department’s seven animal care centers, including the Castaic Animal Shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley. This initiative, supported...

DACC Discontinues Appointment Requirement for Pet Surrenders
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025

Effective April 16, 2025, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is discontinuing the requirement to set an appointment to surrender a pet at DACC’s seven animal care centers. This decision is part of DACC’s ongoing commitment to be a resource for community members who may need...

April 8-12: Pet Adoption Fees Waived at Castaic Animal Shelter
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025

If you ever wanted to add a furry friend to your life, now’s the time. The Castaic Animal Care and Control Center is offering a special pet adoption event this week. Adoption and spay and neuter fees are being waived Tuesday, April 8-Saturday, April 12. Pay only for the license and microchip. Many...

Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter “Clear the Shelter” with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. The “Clear the Shelter Kick Off Party” is a great way to meet your future fur baby while enjoying a variety of activities. Hosted by Pets Global inc. enjoy give aways, a pup...

Animal Control Warns Parvo Cases Increase in AV
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has seen an increase in cases of Canine Parvovirus among dogs and puppies admitted to its animal care centers. DACC urges pet owners to take preventive measures to protect their canine family members in the Antelope Valley. Canine Parvovirus,...

Adoption Fees Waived for Cats, Rabbits During January
Friday, Jan 13, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has waived adoption fees for cats and rabbits throughout January. For cats, this also includes microchips and vaccinations. It does not include licenses, pain meds, spay/neuter, or trust deposits. For rabbits, this includes microchips, spay/neuter...

Adoptober at Castaic Animal Care Center, Cats $13 Until Oct. 31
Monday, Oct 17, 2022

Adoptober meowvelous kitty promotion. Find your purrfect pet this month at the Castaic Animal Care Center. Adopt a cat for only $13 until Oct. 31. Visit the Castaic Animal Care Center during walk in hours: daily from 2-5 p.m. and Wednesdays 2-7 p.m. No appointment necessary during walk in hours. Includes...

Castaic Animal Shelter Upgrades Ready for Bid
Sunday, May 10, 2020

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal from Public Works on Tuesday to solicit bids for improvements to the Castaic Animal Shelter at 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road. The planned upgrades include a new, 400-square-foot covered vehicle wash rack, replacement of damaged asphalt...

Need a Friend? Adopt a Social Distancing Partner
Sunday, Mar 29, 2020

County of Los Angeles – Castaic Animal Care Center, March 29, 2020   Looking for comfort and friendship? Molly might be just what you need. Molly is a sweet, 6-year-old pittie mix with lots of personality. Here is what her foster mom had to say about her: “Sweet Molly is house trained...

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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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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