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1872 - Mitchell adobe home in Soledad Canyon area first used as schoolhouse; genesis of 1879 Sulphur Springs School District [story]
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Prepare to Register for City Parks & Rec Programs
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015

Online registration for Aquatic classes begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, and registration for all other classes begins online at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13. [Click here] to plan your summertime recreational experience.      

March 12: Learn to Be a Positive ‘Sports Parent’
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita, along with the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS), is offering a free Positive Sports Parenting workshop for residents on March 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Activities Center located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway. The interactive workshop explores...

Input Wanted: On Old Orchard Park Master Plan
Thursday, Feb 26, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita will host a second public workshop at Old Orchard Elementary School on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend and review the proposed changes based on the feedback received to date through focus groups, community meetings and an online...

Terror From the Skies
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014

Many, many years ago when Placerita Junior High still had classrooms that at least smelled new – because they almost were new – there was a teacher who owned some radio-controlled model airplanes. A bunch of us students would go out to the football field and watch him fly the little planes. Some...

City: No Drones Allowed in Santa Clarita Parks
Monday, Jul 28, 2014

[KHTS] – Flying a remote-controlled helicopter, plane or even a small drone might seem like a fun thing to do in a public park, but doing it in a park in Santa Clarita could earn you a citation. The idea behind the rule banning such devices is a safety consideration, said Rick Gould, director of...

Chesebrough Park Gets a Makeover
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014

Santa Clarita residents are in for a fun surprise at Chesebrough Park thanks to recent upgrades completed by the City of Santa Clarita.  The popular community park now features improved play equipment and several unique new features for kids and parents to enjoy. The new and improved play area now...

City’s Adult Softball League Signups Close Friday
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2014

In Fall 2013, the City’s adult softball league hosted 219 Men’s, Women’s, and Coed teams playing in 38 divisions, 6 days a week, on 7 different fields. The City of Santa Clarita would like to congratulate all of the Fall 2013 Adult Softball League champions. Open team registration is now open through...

Dec. 20: Parents’ Night Out-Kids’ Night In
Friday, Dec 13, 2013

Let the City be Santa’s Helper with Parent’s Night Out / Kid’s Night In Finish holiday shopping and gift wrapping away from prying eyes with Parent’s Night Out/Kid’s Night In at the Canyon Country Community Center.  Kids will enjoy a fun, supervised night in while parents shop till they drop...

Loads of Summer Fun in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ken Striplin One of the best aspects of living in Santa Clarita is the wide range of fun and healthy activities available, especially in the spring and summer months. As the weather starts to warm up, there is a lot to do here.  Whether you are interested in swimming, team sports, hiking or bicycling,...

May 8: Public Invited to 2nd Rivendale Park Planning Session
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013

The City Of Santa Clarita’s second Rivendale Park and Open Space Master Plan Public Meeting will be Wednesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. More than 60 participants for the 60-acre Rivendale Open Space area shared their ideas and feedback at the city’s community workshop was hosted on March...

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The city of Santa Clarita wants to remind residents that volunteer registration is open for the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled for next Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex, 23780 Auto Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 20: Last Chance to Register for the River Rally
The California Highway Patrol is dedicating Sept. 15-21 to promoting child passenger safety across California, focusing on the protection of the state’s youngest road users.
CHP Emphasizes Child Safety for National Child Passenger Safety Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: SUSD Regular Board Meeting
West Ranch High School’s Studio A Jazz Band will be the opening act for the Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet, who are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for a one-night performance.
Sept 30: West Ranch Jazz Band to Open for Huntertones
An exclusive Ransomeware webinar "Ransomeware, Don't Be the Next Victim!" will be hosted Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.- noon by Shield IT Networks, in partnership with Lucas Insurance Services. It will be free for VIA members.
Sept. 25: Free Ransomeware Webinar for VIA Members
As part of the Third Annual Business for Artists Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19, Judith Modrak will lead the Imaginary Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop.
Oct.19: Business for Artists Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Sept. 20.
Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1872 - Mitchell adobe home in Soledad Canyon area first used as schoolhouse; genesis of 1879 Sulphur Springs School District [story]
Mitchell adobe
1970 - SCV voters recall two Hart School Board members who didn't let Canyon students protest the Vietnam War [story]
voting
1924 - SCV Deputy Ed Brown killed in shootout with Gus Le Brun [story]
Deputy Ed Brown
The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow will be held at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17 Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
CalTrans, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, planned on holding two scoping meetings to receive public input on enhancing the safety of State Route 14. However, less than a week before the first scoping meeting was to be held, it was announced that the meetings would be postponed for an undetermined period of time.
SR-14 Scoping Meeting Postponed
The city of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, "Nature's Palette," in the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
‘Natures’s Palette’ Art Exhibition to Feature in City Hall
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc., headquartered in Santa Clarita, is continuing to expand within California.
Vallarta Supermarkets Adds New Locations
As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication and keeping them engaged in extracurricular activities and sports to foster their growth.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention, Building a Drug-Free Future
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Third Annual Fall Hiking Challenge where participants are challenged to complete a marathon, 26.2 miles in the Newhall Pass Open Space and surrounding trails.
Santa Clarita Announces Fall Hike a Marathon Challenge
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Sept. 19: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting community meetings this month at 67 parks and nature center locations, including Castaic Sports Complex and Placerita Canyon Nature Center in the month of September.
L.A. County Parks Invites Public to SCV Community Meetings
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, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 for paving work.
Sept. 16-20: SB I-5 Lane Closures Continue in Castaic Area
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17: Planning Commission Continues Hearing on Speedway Property
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new Director of Fiscal Services and Mark Overdevest as the new assistant principal at Valencia High School.
Hart District Names Van Oss, Overdevest to Leadership Team
1964 - Fire fighters mop up after blaze in Bouquet Canyon that destroyed world's largest live oak tree [story]
fire
No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
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