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Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Senior Scholarship Winners
Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

The Canyon Theatre Guild is proud to announce the five winners of this year’s Senior Scholarships in Santa Clarita. The Canyon Theatre Guild, an iconic nonprofit arts organization, is celebrating their 50th anniversary which includes awarding five $750 scholarships to graduating high school seniors...

Canyon Theatre Guild to Hold Fall Online Workshops
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020

Due to the overwhelming positive response to our online summer workshops, as well as the extension of COVID-19 closures, the Canyon Theatre Guild (CTG) is excited to announce their fall lineup of its online workshops. The new CTG Youth classes and shows are specifically designed for remote participation....

Canyon Theatre Guild Names Winners of 2020 Senior Scholarship Awards
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Canyon Theatre Guild, an iconic nonprofit arts organization based in Old Town Newhall, is celebrating its 50th anniversary which includes five $500 scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education. For the past 20 years, the CTG has presented scholarship awards to...

Aug. 10: Knights of Improv & Comedy
Thursday, Aug 9, 2018

Introducing the Knights of Improv and Comedy, where comedy is king and anything can happen. Join the quest for fun and laughter at these special performances throughout the 2018/19 Season. The Knights of Improv will make their royal debut at the Canyon Theatre Guild (CTG), Friday, Aug. 10, at 8:00 p.m....

Canyon Theatre Guild Audition Notice for ‘Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical’
Tuesday, Jun 5, 2018

The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced their audition notice for, “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical.” The auditions will take place during the following days: Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Performance will be held during these dates: Opens:...

Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Cast of Gilligan’s Island the Musical
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced the cast for its production of, “Gilligan’s Island the Musical.” Cast: Gilligan – Garrett Carpenter Skipper – Josh Aran Thurston Howell III – George Cummings Lovey Howell – Anna Rast Ginger – Jill Kocalis-Scott Professor...

April 21: Honey County Performs at Cowboy Festival
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018

Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased [here].   The Cowboy Festival will host ticketed performances of nationally known Western musicians and cowboy poets located at the Canyon Theatre Guild. This 280 seat theater is furnished with plush comfortable seats to make your viewing enjoyable....

March 22-24: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018

Here is a list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for March 22-24: March 22: ARTree Speaker Series – Michael Powell at The MAIN Time: 7:00 p.m. Michael Powell is an artist and musician, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of ARTree. For the past few years he has assisted with and...

Feb. 23: CTG’s Annual Night of a Thousand Stars Sweetheart Gala
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018

The Canyon Theatre Guild will be holding their annual Night of a Thousand Stars Sweetheart Gala, Friday, Feb. 23, from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Reservations are now open for a special dress-up evening of fine dining and entertainment to celebrate the month of Valentine’s Day. There will be...

Dec. 20-28: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017

Here is a list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for the week of Dec. 20-Dec. 28: Dec 20, 2017: A Christmas Story at Canyon Theatre Guild Dec 20, 2017 07:00 pm Join Ralphie on his Christmas quest for the greatest present any kid could want — a Red Ryder BB Gun. A classic that’s so much...

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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
This year marks the 20th year that the city of Santa Clarita has been hosting the annual Bike to Work Challenge. The community is invited to celebrate by riding a bike to work the week of May 13, and stopping by a pit stop on Thursday, May 16.
Party at the Pit Stop, City Paves Way for 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge
Ready to take control of your financial future? Join the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment for the next installment in the Lunch & Learn Financial Capability Month webinar series, "Understanding Credit.
Online Financial Workshops with County DCBA
The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will perform a "Starry Might" concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 4. The concert, under the direction of Tim Durand, will be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
May 4: SCV Concert Band Presents ‘Starry Night’ at CTG
After a record-setting 2023 combatting organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol continues to aggressively disrupt and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.
CHP Continues Organized Retail Crime Crackdown, Recovers $4.2M in Goods
Celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22 with California State Parks at any of the 280 unique park units across the state. State Parks has numerous Earth Day-themed events planned. They include in-person activities such as guided walks and hikes, workdays and a bioblitz, as well as virtual programming with a live dive broadcast exploring the hidden world of the ocean.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day at California State Parks
1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]
Louise Gipe
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Major Crimes Bureau Detectives worked closely with Century Station Detectives after learning of a serial robbery crew committing crimes throughout Los Angeles County. 
Serial Robbery Crew Arrested
Join the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center for their second annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser where all proceeds will support mental health services to anyone in need.
May 18: Samuel Dixon Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
California State University, Northridge will confer honorary doctorates on four alumni, all respected leaders in their fields, at the university’s commencement ceremonies next month.
CSUN to Confer Honorary Degrees on Business & Education Leaders, All Alumni
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Valencia High School Theatre will host the 104th DTASC (Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California) Shakespeare Festival.
April 20: 104th DTASC Shakespeare Festival at Valencia High School
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