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Dante Acosta Announces Bid for City Council Seat (Press Release)
Saturday, Mar 16, 2013

Acosta on the night of the 2012 primary election when he challenged Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon for Congress. Community volunteer, financial advisor and Gold Star father Dante Acosta has officially announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council in the April 2014 election. Mr. Acosta...

Congressional Race Was Just the Beginning
Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012

Dante Acosta Our 2012 campaign for U.S. Congress was just the beginning. There is still much to be done.  My name may not be on the ballot this November but my message is in the hearts and minds of the voters and will only continue to grow. There is no stopping an idea whose time has come. I am proud...

Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to pick the two candidates in the summer showdown that will culminate in one winner being elected on the first Tuesday in November. Those vying for the top two spots have had their auditions, been coached by the experts, faced the tabloids and gossiblogs and come out...

Cemex: Rights of U.S. Citizens Should Trump Multinational Interests
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Dante Acosta As a candidate for the 25th Congressional District of California, I have shared my desire to prevent the Santa Clarita Valley from becoming victim to one of this country’s largest proposed cement mines. If allowed to begin operations, the Cemex mine in Soledad Canyon will negatively impact...

Televised Forums a Missed Opportunity for McKeons
Monday, Apr 30, 2012

You’ve more than likely seen them popping up around town. Blue and hot orange Buck McKeon for Congress signs and reverse hot orange and blue Patricia McKeon for Assembly signs. The signs are visible, but the candidates themselves were both no-shows for Monday’s tape-delayed candidates forum hosted...

Sunday, Mar 18, 2012

Victoria Catherine Wright of Simi Valley, daughter of onetime state Sen. Cathie Wright, who represented the Santa Clarita Valley in Sacramento in the 1980s and ’90s, issued the following statement Sunday announcing her bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, in...

Friday, Mar 9, 2012

The filing period for candidates hoping to get your votes in the June 5 Primary Election closes today at 5 p.m., and several of your neighbors – and some people you may have never heard of – are ready to start the battle for public office. Since California voters approved an Open Primary in 2010,...

Slain Soldier’s Dad Pulls Papers to Challenge McKeon for Congress
Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012

Santa Clarita gold star father Dante Acosta has pulled nomination papers to challenge Howard “Buck” McKeon for Congress in the June primary election. According to LAVote.net, Acosta, a Republican, pulled his papers Tuesday and has until Friday to file them. McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, was first elected...

Afghan Security Forces Kill 2 U.S. Troops Thursday; McKeon Bill Would Bar Afghans From U.S. Force Protection
Thursday, Mar 1, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon [Rep. Buck McKeon] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon introduced H.R. 4117 on Thursday – legislation that would prohibit the use of private security contractors and members of the Afghan Public Protection Force to provide security for members of...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012

In this episode: House Armed Services Committee to conduct hearing into death of Army Spc. Rudy Acosta at the hands of an Afghan security contractor; Boyfriend of Saugus murder victim rearrested. Also: Candlelight vigil Friday for Derek Millsap, killed in I-15 collision; Henry Mayo Hospital cuts ribbon...

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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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