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2002 - "Legacy: Santa Clarita's Living History" series debuts on SCVTV with "Placerita Gold" episode [watch]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tickets Still Available for Cowboy Concerts, More
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015

Marie Wise-Hawkins Marie Wise-Hawkins is headlining a weekend of Western music, shows and events in Santa Clarita for the 2015 Cowboy Festival. There are also themed events scheduled all over Newhall from April 15-19, including Heritage Junction, Hart Mansion at Hart Park and Rancho Camulos Museum.   >>...

Santa Clarita Library Friends Celebrate Local Authors
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014

Members of the public had a chance to meet and chat with nearly three dozen local authors Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library. The “Celebration of Local Authors” was sponsored by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library.   [SEE THE PHOTOS & LIST OF PARTICIPANTS]

Jan. 18: Meet the Authors at Canyon Country Library (Video)
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2014

[KHTS] – In an effort to promote local authors and their work, the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are hosting their inaugural “Celebration of Local Authors” event on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library. The free event will feature...

Feb. 23-24: Authors to Discuss, Sign Local History Book
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013

Local authors Dr. Alan Pollack, Kim Stephens and E.J. Stephens released their new book, “Legendary Locals of the Santa Clarita Valley,” in September 2012 as part of the “Legendary Locals” series put out by Arcadia Publishing. The authors are coming to Santa Clarita libraries next...

Dec. 15: Local Authors Discuss SCV History Book
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012

The Old Town Newhall Library will welcome three local authors Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at a free event to discuss their recent book on Santa Clarita Valley history, released in September. “Legendary Locals of the Santa Clarita Valley” is coauthored by SCV Historical Society President Alan...

Sept. 30: Authors to Discuss ‘Legendary’ SCV History Book
Sunday, Aug 5, 2012

From native Americans to Spanish explorers to the missions and Mexican ranchos to Gold Rush pioneers to Hollywood movie makers and all the way to the movers and shakers of the present, the Santa Clarita Valley has always had its share of colorful and legendary characters. Co-authors E.J. Stephens, Kim...

May 19: Local Film Historian Unlocks Secrets of Griffith Park
Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012

E.J. Stephens Carved from the former Spanish land grant known as Rancho Los Feliz, Griffith Park, a rugged, 4,300-acre wilderness located in the heart of Los Angeles, has been the principal playground for Angelenos for more than a century. E.J. Stephens, film historian and co-author of “Images...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
Monday, Dec 12, 2011

In this episode: Golden Valley High School football player Taylor McKnight is a finalist for the national Rudy Award; Hazardous weather watch is in effect for the Santa Clarita Valley. Also: Councilwoman Laurie Ender expected to be named mayor Tuesday at City Council’s annual reorganization meeting;...

Dec. 17: ‘Newhallywood’ Lecture Tour Comes to Melody Ranch

This Saturday, film and TV fans will get to take an up close and personal look inside Gene Autry’s movie ranch that was once the home of “Gunsmoke” and “Deadwood.” From left: E.J. Stephens and Bill West - err, Dennis Weaver and James Arness at Melody Ranch in 1956 for an episode of "Gunsmoke." Film...

Film Historian Takes Class Behind Curtain at Disney Ranch
Monday, Oct 10, 2011

E.J. Stephens The popular behind-the-scenes lecture and tour series “Newhallywood On Location” will take off again Saturday, this time with a rare opportunity to tour the grounds of Walt Disney’s historic Golden Oak Ranch in Placerita Canyon. The series will be comprised of two parts and will be...

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The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center invites the community to the Third Annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at Lucky Luke Brewing Company.
June 21: Sam Dixon Cornhole Tournament at Lucky Luke Brewing
Calling all Los Angeles County artists and performers. If you're part of a dance, music, vocal, musical theater or circus group, you are encouraged to apply to be part of the 66th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration.
Performers Sought for Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
June 26: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Amateur Ham Radio National Field Day will be held Saturday, June 28, at Acton Park, noon to 9 p.m.
June 28: Amateur Ham Radio National Field Day at Acton Park
For one weekend only, Matchbox Theatre Co. is bringing its inaugural production of Johnna Adams’ "World Builders" to The MAIN.
June 27-29: Matchbox Theatre to Present ‘World Builders’ at The MAIN
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area will host its "Pride Outside," event 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
June 29: Pride Outside at Vasquez Rocks
Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions are scheduled on northbound and southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) south of Templin Highway starting Monday, June 23 for pavement rehabilitation.
June 23-27: Castaic Area I-5 Lane Closures
2002 - "Legacy: Santa Clarita's Living History" series debuts on SCVTV with "Placerita Gold" episode [watch]
Legacy
The Pioneer Oil Refinery off of Pine Street in Newhall was built in 1877 by California Star Oil works, forming the foundation for the West Coast oil industry. Benzene and kerosene were the main products made in the refinery and were later sold locally in Ventura and Santa Barbara.
Pioneer Oil Refinery Park Opens to the Public in Newhall
Old Town Newhall will host a "Sip into Summer" Bar Crawl, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21 on Main Street.
June 21: Sip into Summer Bar Crawl On Main Street
I wanted to share a quick legislative update from Sacramento. We recently reached the deadline to send bills from the Senate to the Assembly in order to continue moving them through the legislative process this session.
Suzette Martinez Valladares | Report from the State Senate
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking Youth Basketball Coaches for the 2025 summer season.
Santa Clarita Volunteer Youth Basketball Coaches Needed
Love the outdoors? Passionate about community programs? The city of Santa Clarita is hiring part-time Recreation Leaders to help bring events, camps and nature programs to life at William S. Hart Park.
Santa Clarita Hiring for Positions at Hart Park
Harley-Davidson Santa Clarita will host a performance suspension workshop, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 with a Q and A with experts from OHLINS Factory.
June 28: Harley-Davidson Santa Clarita Suspension Workshop
California Institute of the Arts was recently named in The Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural Top Animation Schools list for 2025.
CalArts Named One of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s’ Top Animation Schools for 2025
ARTree Community Arts Center in collaboration with Santa Clarita Public Library are seeking teen volunteers to help create a bottle cap mural.
ARTree, Santa Clarita Library Seeks Volunteers for Bottle Cap Mural
City of Santa Clarita Public Library will host "Party at the Park" 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at Duane R. Harte Park.
June 25: Santa Clarita Library Hosts ‘Party at the Park’
Summer is here in the Santa Clarita Valley and with it comes increased use of backyard swimming pools to beat the heat. The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is offering up to a $200 pool cover rebate.
SCV Water Offers Up to a $200 Rebate for New Pool Covers
Pre-registration for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children's Cancer's newest fundraiser, "Cheers for Charity" will end Monday, June 30.
June 30: Michael Hoefflin ‘Cheers for Charity’ Pre-Registration Deadline
JCI Santa Clarita has announced nominations for the 2025 Santa Clarita Valley 40 Under Forty are now open.
SCV 40 Under Forty Nominations Open
Few traditions bring our community together quite like the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade.
Laurene Weste | Santa Clarita Celebrates Freedom, Community, Hart Park at the Fourth of July Parade
The Santa Clarita Public Library has something for everyone this summer, including young children, teens and older adults.
Santa Clarita Public Library Summer Events
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