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1898 - First deed to Vasquez Rocks recorded, to Bertha Wilkens [story]
Vasquez Rocks


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Hall Replaces Fall on Hart School Board
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

[KHTS] – After about five hours of interviews, the Hart district’s governing board voted 3-1 to select Robert Hall on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated by Chris Fall. “Relief” was the word that best summed up how he felt after being named to the governing board. “I do this...

12 Want Chris Fall’s Hart Board Seat; Selection Oct. 16
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013

The Hart School District Governing Board is holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, and will interview and fill the board seat vacated by Chris Fall, who resigned and declined to serve a second term. The public meeting will be at 3 p.m. in the District Boardroom. The selected candidate will...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013

In this episode: Congressman McKeon talks about his concerns over the state of negotiations as the United States government prepares for a second day of shutdown; Hart district officials have no choice but to appoint a replacement for board member Chris Fall, after he resigned from the term he was appointed...

Hart District Required to Fill Vacant Seat by Appointment

[KHTS] – Because there were two candidates for three spots for the William S. Hart Union High School District, the governing board must appoint a third member, under the California Education Code. The appointment process is mandated by Education Code 5328, said Hart district Superintendent Rob...

D.A. Warns Hart Board About ‘Secret Ballot’ Used in June to Pick Member Who Resigned
Monday, Sep 30, 2013

Hart district officials were warned Wednesday by the District Attorney’s Office for the procedure they used in selecting Chris Fall to replace Paul Strickland’s seat on the governing board. A complaint was received regarding the June 5 appointment, which occurred after a five-hour interview process...

Election Cost Compels Hart Board to Fill Seat by Appointment
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013

[KHTS] – Balancing the need for fiscal prudence with the need for the best representation often makes the appointment process a smarter choice, especially since an election is likely to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, a school official said Friday. “Many have said that we’re skirting...

Fall Done; Apply Now to Fill School Board Seat
Thursday, Sep 26, 2013

Chris Fall The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has announced the process to fill one Board vacancy created by the Aug. 16 resignation of appointed member Chris Fall. The board will make an appointment from among qualified applicants for a four-year term. Chris Fall addressed...

Fall Still Pondering Full Term on Hart Board
Saturday, Sep 21, 2013

Chris Fall [KHTS] – A Hart School District board member contemplating another term on the governing board plans to make a decision before the board next meets on Wednesday. “I have some information that was brought to my attention this week that could have an impact on my decision-making process,”...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday, Sep 20, 2013

In this episode: A judge in the California Voting Rights Act lawsuit against Palmdale has ordered city officials to come up with remedies for illegal elections due next month; A Hart district board member who’s contemplating another term on the governing board plans to make a decision before the...

Chris Fall Considering New Term on Hart Board
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013

Chris Fall [KHTS] – Technically, a former Hart district board member is not in any violation by assuming the seat to which he has been named, according to a Fair Political Practices Commission official. However, the devil is in the details, according to another official, and if he assumes the seat,...

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1898 - First deed to Vasquez Rocks recorded, to Bertha Wilkens [story]
Vasquez Rocks
The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPak, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 4-8 p.m.
Nov. 15: Light Up Main Street Kicks of Holiday Season in Old Town Newhall
Last weekend’s football in the Santa Clarita Valley brought a season-ending win to College of the Canyons, and four of our five high school playoff contenders had victories. But that fifth game? Could-a, would-a, should-a.
SCV Football: Four Teams Still in Playoffs
Hard Rock International, in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, has announced that Hard Rock Casino Tejon will officially open Thursday, Nov. 13.
Nov. 13: Hard Rock Casino Tejon Opens at Base of Grapevine, Off I-5
The November meeting of the California Water Commission will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 in Southern California and will include the fifth State Water Project briefing of 2025.
Nov. 19: California Water Commission Meets, Will Tour Pyramid, Castaic
The Master's University women's volleyball team took down the OUAZ Spirit Saturday, Nov. 8 in a five-set thriller (22-25, 26-24, 25-17, 26-28, 15-13) to win the GSAC regular season title in Suprize, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Win GSAC Title in Five-set Thriller
1929 - Tom Vernon pulls off the "Great Saugus Train Robbery" [story]
locomotive
1898 - Actress Winifred Westover born in Oakland; estranged wife of William S. Hart & mother of his son [story]
Winifred Westover
1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]
vote tally
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Tam O'Shanter Restaurant at 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039.
Public Health Alerts Community of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A
The California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water and SCV Water invite the Santa Clarita Valley community to participate in a public comment period and upcoming virtual meeting.
SCV Water Well V201 Public Comment Period, Public Meeting
The MAIN the 81-seat theater in Old Town Newhall, has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring an unforgettable mix of comedy, drama and original theatrical works that will light up the stage.
The MAIN in Old Town Newhall Announces 2026 First Half Lineup
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the 2026-2027 Notice of Funding Availability and has scheduled informational meetings for organizations interested in applying for 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant funding.
Santa Clarita Non-Profits Can Apply for Community Development Block Grants
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced that Arene Oh, a senior at Valencia High School, has been honored with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon a young person by the U.S. Congress.
Valencia High Senior Earns Prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal
The Master's University women's basketball lost the first game of the Raider Classic tournament to Southern Oregon, 61-58 Thursday, Nov. 6 in Ashland, Ore.
TMU Hoops Drops Close One to Southern Oregon
Six players from The Master's University's women's soccer team have been named to the All-GSAC team, including GSAC Player of the Year Maddy Traylor, and Esteban Chavez has been named the conference's Coach of the Year.
Lady Mustangs Place Six on All-GSAC Soccer Team
The Master's University golf teams finished the fall leg of their 2025-26 season at the Firestorm Fall Invitational Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Buckeye, Ariz.
TMU Golf Ends Fall Season at ACU
The Master's University men's soccer players Trent Rickard and Clinton Mawusi have been named to the 2025 GSAC All-Conference presented by Under Armour Men's Soccer team.
Rickard, Mawusi Named All-GSAC in Men’s Soccer
1940 - William S. Hart deeds land for theater at Spruce & 11th Street to American Legion [story]
American Theater
The legendary Love Ride will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9. Ride with Grand Marshal Jay Leno and Honorary Grand Marshal Robert Patrick as well as thousands of motorcyclists from Glendale to the Santa Clarita Valley.
Nov. 9: Fundraising ‘Love Ride’ with Jay Leno to Castaic Lake
The Judicial Council of California has planned a public meeting for the "New Santa Clarita Courthouse Project" to be held 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. The meeting will be held in the Oak Room.
Nov. 12: Public Meeting for New Santa Clarita Courthouse Project
The Santa Clarita Valley Harmony Hills All-Voice Chorus will host its Christmas Dreams Radio Show 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge.
Nov. 22: Tickets Available for Christmas Dreams Radio Show
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, a coalition representing over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations and allied individuals, has honored Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes and Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo with the Movement Champion Award.
Schiavo Honored with Movement Champion Award at Ceremony
Each year, one of Santa Clarita’s most treasured events transforms Old Town Newhall into a shining display of holiday cheer.
Ken Striplin | Kicking Off the Holidays with Light Up Main Street
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