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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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California Legislature Nears End of 2019 Session
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019

With four weeks left before the California Legislature concludes its 2019 session, elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley have shared what they are working on as deadlines approach. Assembly members found themselves busy Monday with nearly 160 bills returning to the floor, following...

Newsom Signs Smith Bill to Expand Homeowner Protections
Monday, Aug 5, 2019

Assembly Bill (AB) 1106, which extends Los Angeles County’s Enhanced Homeowner Notification Program, has received Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, according to Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), the bill’s author. The homeowner protection bill continues the program’s fraud prevention,...

McLean, Smith, Execs Take ‘Film Information Tour’
Friday, Jul 26, 2019

Mayor Marsha McLean joined California State Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), State of California Film Commission Executive Director Colleen Bell and Deputy Director Eve Honthaner for a Santa Clarita “film information tour” on Wednesday. McLean and the Santa Clarita City Council...

Smith Partners with LACoFD, LASD for Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, will partner with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) for a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in the Santa Clarita Valley....

Newsom Signs Smith Child Safety Bill
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1336, the child safety bill introduced by Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) to prevent childhood unintentional injuries has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. AB 1336 marks Assemblywoman Smith’s second bill signed into law and updates the...

July 23: State of the State VIA Luncheon
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019

Join Valley Industry Association for its 2nd annual State of the State presentation on Tuesday, July 23, at 11:45 a.m. The luncheon will take place at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, located at 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, 91355. Joining VIA will be the Honorable State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita,...

Newsom Signs Smith’s College Affordability Bill Into Law

SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is pleased to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 853 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. The bill addresses college affordability and allows for the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan to directly pay for living expenses such...

Smith Invites Locals to Apply for Advisory Committees
Monday, Jun 17, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) invites residents of the 38th Assembly District to apply to one of the Local Advisory Committees for 2019-2020. Members of the local advisory committees will actively engage with the Assemblywoman and her office, providing expertise and insight on issues...

Smith’s Education Reform Bills Receive Bipartisan Support
Thursday, May 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO — This week, three of Assemblywoman Christy Smith’s, D-Santa Clarita, education reform bills advanced from the California State Assembly. Assembly Bills (ABs) 967, 1233 and 1729 garnered strong, bipartisan support and now head to the California State Senate. · AB 967 would...

Smith Bills to Expand Jobs in Mental Health, Nursing Clears Assembly Floor

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, cleared two health bills from the State Assembly this week. The bills, AB 769 and AB 1051, would expand jobs in mental health and nursing, respectively. AB 769 would include Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) into the Medi-Cal...

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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
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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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
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