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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Dec. 20: Cocoa, Cookies, Caroling at Community Center
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012

The Newhall Community Center will host a free holiday party complete with cocoa, cookies, caroling and ornament decorating Thursday, Dec. 20, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Special musical performances by the Silver Bells, Silver Beaux, Silver Tones and the Jingle Bells will be hosted from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30...

Saugus High ASB Helps the Needy on Snow Day
Monday, Dec 17, 2012

A sunny, 75-degree December day did not dampen the spirit of hundreds of Saugus High School students who enjoyed a Snow Day, thanks to the Saugus ASB. Thirty tons of “snow” were brought in from Newhall Ice Co. to celebrate the holidays and raise awareness of those less fortunate during the holiday...

Dec. 18-19: Newhall School District Winter Concerts
Friday, Dec 14, 2012

Newhall School District orchestra and choral music students will perform in their 2012 Winter Concerts on Tuesday, Dec. 18, for Oak Hills and Peachland Schools (5:30 p.m.) and Pico Canyon and Newhall Schools (7:30 p.m.). On Wednesday, Dec. 19, Valencia Valley, Wiley Canyon, and McGrath Schools will perform...

Dec. 15: Valencia Library Showing ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012

The Santa Clarita Public Library invites residents to attend the last free Movie Meet & Film Fun event to view the Peanuts Classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the Valencia Library. During the meeting there will be discussions about the film, along...

Murals Bring Holiday Spirit To Local Stores
Monday, Dec 10, 2012

Nancy Degan As the temperatures drop, lights are put up and ornaments are hung there are still a few things missing around the holidays in Santa Clarita. Artist Nancy Degan is trying to change that this winter with her murals. Degan has gone around to local businesses to paint winter murals on the front...

Dec. 24-25: Christmas Worship at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Sunday, Dec 9, 2012

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Valencia will present several convenient opportunities to worship the birth of Jesus Christ this year in the “Episcopal tradition.”   Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 3:00 p.m. — Children’s Service – an interactive service for “little ones” and children...

Dec. 19-21: Hear the Senior Sounds of Christmas
Friday, Dec 7, 2012

The SCV Senior Center’s music program is gearing up for several performances of holiday music this month, free and open to the community. On Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m., Maestro John Swinford will lead the Silvertone Singers in a selection of holiday songs at the Senior Center. The Senior Center’s...

Apartment Manager Expresses Regret, Puts Christmas Tree Back

Photo 12/6/2012 from JB Property Group [JB Property] – Michael Gold, senior director of operations for JB Property Group, the management company for The Willows Senior Apartment Community, responded late Thursday afternoon to concerns raised by the residents related to the installation of holiday...

News of Newhall Christmas Tree Ban Goes Viral
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012

Lights in the shape of a tree in an upstairs unit at the Willows: A silent protest? UPDATE: Apartment Manager Expresses Regret, Puts Tree Back – click [here].   Ground Zero in the so-called “war on Christmas” shifted Thursday from Santa Monica – where nativity displays are banned...

Saturday, Dec 1, 2012

Faith Community Church will continue a favorite community Christmas tradition by hosting the Seventh Annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. A carne asada lunch will be served, and church members will hand out wrapped gifts for children up to 13 years old. ...

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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
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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