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1990 - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [story]
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Ken Striplin | A Library Without Walls for a City Without Limits
Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025

One of the things that makes the city of Santa Clarita such a great place to live, work and play, is the wide range of amenities we offer our community. As our city continues to grow, it is important that every resident has easy access to all the resources we have available. Which is why I am proud to...

Ken Striplin: Happy New Year
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

The new year is a time to reset, while also setting goals for the next 12 months. Thanks to the leadership of our city council, strategic planning has always been a key part of our city’s success. By setting clear goals, exploring innovative solutions and prioritizing the needs of residents, Santa...

Ken Striplin | Ready for Election Day!
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024

By Ken Striplin What could be more essential to our democracy than voting? It’s not just a civic duty, it’s your chance to directly influence the policies that shape our community. As you prepare to cast your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, it’s important to understand the recent changes to how City Council...

Message from City Manager | Enjoy Hot Summer Nights at City Events
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023

By Ken Striplin There is nothing better than gathering with family and friends on a warm summer evening as the sun is setting, to enjoy one of Santa Clarita’s premier events. Fortunately in August, there are many opportunities to do just that. Experience the customs and traditions of the very first...

Message from the City Manager: Go for the Gold in Santa Clarita
Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022

There are plenty of opportunities to get active and hone your athletic skills here in Santa Clarita – and February is no exception! We kick off the month with the Winter Sports Celebration at The Cube. As the 2022 Olympic Winter Games commence in Beijing, Santa Clarita will be Southern California’s...

Jan. 11: City Council Regular Meeting
Monday, Jan 10, 2022

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include an ordinance amending the method and notice of removing the City Manager, a plan to establish a “No Stopping Any Time” zone on the east and west side of Gregory Lane between Via Princessa...

Dec. 14: City Council Special Meeting
Friday, Dec 10, 2021

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 5:00 p.m. The special meeting is set to take place for the purpose of reorganizing the city council. Following public participation, the council with hear comments from the outgoing mayor and presentations by the city manager...

City Manager’s Monthly Message – December 2021
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021

Holiday Shopping Safety We are in the home stretch of the holiday season. I hope you have made plans to safely celebrate with family and friends. I also want to encourage you to keep safety in mind when shopping for that perfect gift for your loved ones. Whether you are heading to Westfield Valencia...

City Manager Recognized With International Award of Excellence
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2021

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin has been recognized with the 2021 Award for Career Excellence in Memory of Mark E. Keane, a prestigious award given to one honoree each year from nominations of city managers across the country and around the globe. The award is given by the International City/County...

Santa Clarita City Manager’s Monthly Message – May 2021
Monday, May 3, 2021

More Opportunities in Your City of Santa Clarita After months upon months of restrictions and shutdowns, we are now seeing more and more opportunities available. Here in Santa Clarita, several of the programs, activities and sports leagues that were put on pause to slow the spread of COVID-19 are once...

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<strong>1990</strong> - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/mugs/delshannon_runaway.jpg" alt="Del Shannon" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1919</strong> - First publication of weekly Newhall Signal newspaper, $2 a year [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2424t.jpg" alt="Signal Century" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
College of the Canyons Women's Tennis picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, a 5-4 conference victory over visiting Bakersfield College.
Canyons Women’s Tennis Picks Up First Victory 5-4 Over Bakersfield
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
Feb. 11: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Soroptimist of Valencia Third Annual Laughs for a Cause 2026 will celebrate women in comedy on Thursday, April 16, with a lineup of women who have helped define, and continue to elevate, the world of comedy. The fundraiser benefits the Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" and "Dream It Be It" programs.
April 16: Third Annual Soroptimist of Valencia Laughs for Cause at Hart & Main
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for its February Business After Hours Mixer at FastSigns. The networking mixer will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at FastSigns
Youth Sports Coaches are needed for 2026 Spring 6-on-6 Flag Football for the city of Santa Clarita Youth Sports program.
Santa Clarita Seeks Youth Sports Coach Volunteers for 6-on-6 Flag Football
Aspire Fiber will host a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the kickoff of its high-speed fiber optic network construction in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.
Feb. 25: Aspire Fiber Ribbon Cutting at Canyon Country Farmer’s Market
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, where the council will discuss, and consider approving, the city of Santa Clarita's proposed, new five-year strategic plan, "Santa Clarita Pathway Forward."
Feb. 10: Council to Discuss ‘Santa Clarita Pathway Forward’ Five-Year Plan
The California Highway Patrol is game-day ready for Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s biggest event of the season. With this year’s big game headed to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, on Sunday Feb. 8, the CHP urges fans across the state to make smart, responsible decisions, whether they’re attending the game in person, heading to a watch party or celebrating at home.
CHP is Super Bowl Game-Day Ready for Football’s Biggest Weekend
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. to recieve updates on the temporary public art murals project, 2026 Poetry Project and 2026 city events.
Feb. 12: Arts Commission Updates on Public Art, Sidewalk Poetry, Events
The final week of Foothill League soccer competition produced some changes in the middle of the pack in the boys standings, but not at the top. There was, however, a swap at the top in the girls standings. And the closer a team is to the top, the better its chances of making the playoffs.
Foothill League Soccer: Standings Final, Playoffs Ahead
<strong>1988</strong> - Saugus Speedway owners demolish historic Bonelli Ranch House [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/gt8803.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/gt8803.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/gt8803t.jpg" alt="Bonelli House" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, "7th Circuit," by Yuliia Savenko on view through March 3, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
‘7th Circuit’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is asking: "Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone?"
SCV Sheriff’s Station Urges Residents to ‘Know Your Evacuation Zone’
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a call for new members for its Artist Selection Committee.
City Issues Call for New Artist Selection Committee Members
From Saturday, Feb. 7 through March 1, Ross Dress for Less customers in the Santa Clarita Valley can support Power Hour, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley's after-school homework help, tutoring and mentorship program.
Feb. 7-March 1: SCV Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser at Ross Dress for Less
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited at least one public location in Los Angeles county while infectious. This is the third case of measles reported by Public Health in the past week, the cases are not related.
Public Health Confirms Third Travel-Related Measles Case
The monthly Santa Clarita Artists Association Plein Air painting meetup is free and open to the public. This month the group will meet on Friday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-noon at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center.
Feb. 20: SCAA Plein Air Meetup at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
On the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, a trip for families and members of the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers girls' hockey team from California ended in tragedy with one father killed and seven injured.
GoFundMe Launched for Emergency Support for Greenwald Family
Gilchrist Farm will host its Valentine's Celebration Weekend Saturday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390.
Feb. 14-15: Valentine’s Weekend Celebration at Gilchrist Farm
I have heard from hundreds of constituents this week about a bill coming to the Senate, and I wanted to flag it for you as well.
Suzette Martinez Valladares | California State Driving Tax
It had to go to overtime but The Master's University women's basketball team was able to come out on top 70-67 to defeat the Hope International Royals Tuesday night, Feb. 3 in The MacArthur Center and take over first place in the GSAC.
OT Thriller Puts Lady Mustangs in Top Spot
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