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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for Monday, April 23, 2012
Monday, Apr 23, 2012

In this episode: Rollover crash Sunday on Highway 126 sends several people to the hospital; Collision Monday knocks out power to parts of Saugus; Santa Clarita’s unemployment rate dips a notch to 7.3 percent in March. Also: Canyon High AP Jan Hayes-Rennels named principal of Placerita Junior High;...

Sun.: Milder Temps Make Good Day to Cowboy Up
Sunday, Apr 22, 2012

They came for the peach cobbler and stayed for the music. Thousands of spectators braved a 100-degree Saturday to step back in time at the city of Santa Clarita’s 19th annual Cowboy Festival. Sunday brings milder temperatures as the festival continues at the historic Melody Ranch Motion Picture...

April 20: Crooner Tom Hiatt Takes the OutWest Stage
Friday, Apr 20, 2012

Kick off Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival weekend with a special Friday night performance from Tom Hiatt and the Sundown Riders on Friday, April 20, at the OutWest Boutique and Cultural Center in Old Town Newhall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m. There’s a suggested donation...

April 21: Patsy Cline Tribute and BBQ Dinner
Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012

Marie Wise-Hawkins In conjunction with the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is proud to present an amazing Night of Music that is a Tribute to Patsy Cline. This tribute stars Marie Wise-Hawkins & her Bodacious Bobcats. Included is a BBQ Tri-Tip & Chicken...

April 19: Fashion Show Sets Stage for Cowboy Weekend
Saturday, Apr 14, 2012

Cowboy Couture, the Western-inspired, big-city, cowboy-infused premiere fashion event of the year will kick off the 2012 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival in downtown Old Town Newhall on Thursday, April 19. Main Street will be alive with Western activities, chuckwagon-themed food trucks, Western music and...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday, Apr 13, 2012

In this episode: Mother Nature wreaks havoc on Santa Clarita. Also: Hart Park to receive $1 million for improvements; Local weather outlook. Cedarcreek Elementary Friday Art Class Flourishes Despite Funding; Three SCV Teachers Receive California Credit Union Grants. Finally: OutWest Concert Series featuring...

Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012

Cowgirls and cowboys are invited to ride on down to the Santa Clarita Public Library for a series of western themed events during “Cowboy Week,” from Monday, April 16 to Friday, April 20, 2012. In anticipation of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival on Saturday April, 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2012 at...

Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita is looking for teens and adults ages 15 years or older to volunteer at the 2012 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, taking place at Melody Ranch Motion Pictures Studio and nearby venues, from Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22, 2012.  Those interested in volunteering are...

Glenn Ford and SCV Resident/Eastwood Editor Cox to Join Walk of Western Stars
Friday, Feb 24, 2012

Glenn Ford in “Heaven With a Barbed Wire Fence” (1939) | Click image for info The City of Santa Clarita will induct Western legends Joel Cox and Glenn Ford into the Walk of Western Stars this year as part of the 19th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.  The induction ceremony is open to...

Sons Absent from 2012 Cowboy Festival Lineup
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2011

The Sons of the San Joaquin: (From left) Lon, Jack and Joe Hannah For all the great Western acts lined up for the 2012 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival in April, the name that jumps out at die-hard festival goers is the one that isn’t there: The Sons of the San Joaquin. For only the second time since...

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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Items on the agenda include: Measure H funding, awarding construction contracts for traffic improvements and updating criteria for speed hump installation or removal.
April 23: City Council to Discuss Measure H Funds, Traffic Improvements
Visit Vasquez Rock Natural Area and Nature Center for a Day at The Rocks, a family fun event and tribal celebration of the Village of Mapipinga. A Day at The Rocks will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 27: Day at The Rocks Family Fun Event
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, and ship builder Fincantieri of Monfalcone, Italy have announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess, Inaugural Cruises Cancelled
1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
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