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1990 - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [story]
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Jason Gibbs |  Honoring Youth, Inspiring Change at the Evening of Remembrance
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

At the heart of Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, surrounded by oak trees and serene trails, is one of the most meaningful spaces in Santa Clarita, the Youth Grove, a place that invites reflection and remembrance. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, it will once again become a gathering...

Aug. 27: Santa Clarita Annual Evening of Remembrance
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the annual Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to honor Santa Clarita Valley youth whose lives were tragically cut short in traffic-related incidents and to serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of safe and responsible driving. The event...

Submission Period Open for Youth Grove at Central Park
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting names for the Youth Grove in Central Park at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91350. This project honors Santa Clarita youth, aged 24 years and younger, who tragically lost their lives in traffic-related incidents. Youth must have lived in the...

Ken Striplin | Remembering Young Lives Lost
Saturday, Aug 24, 2024

The Youth Grove is a solemn place within Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, where pillars shaped like tree stumps circle around a center monument. Each pillar represents one of 119 young lives lost in traffic-related incidents and symbolize a life cut short. The central...

Aug. 28: Youth Grove Evening of Remembrance
Friday, Aug 16, 2024

The annual Evening of Remembrance will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:15 p.m., in the Santa Clarita Youth Grove at Central Park in Saugus. The event begins with the Walk of Remembrance, where participants walk together in solidarity, offering support and solace to the families who have lost loved...

Aug. 23: Youth Grove Evening of Remembrance
Friday, Aug 11, 2023

The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the public to attend the annual Evening of Remembrance at the Santa Clarita Youth Grove on Wednesday, Aug. 23 beginning at 7:15 p.m. Join the community to remember Santa Clarita youth who have lost their lives in traffic-related incidents...

Mayor’s Monthly Message | Jason Gibbs
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023

Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for teenagers in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2,800 teens were killed and 227,000 teens were injured due to motor vehicle crashes in 2020. Young drivers are losing their lives prematurely...

City Accepting Names for Youth Grove Memorial
Thursday, Jun 15, 2023

The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting names of Santa Clarita youth, ages 24 and younger, who lost their lives in traffic-related incidents, to be added to the Youth Grove in Central Park, located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. To be considered for addition to the memorial,...

Youth Grove Submissions Period Opens
Thursday, Jun 2, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting names of Santa Clarita youth, ages 24 and younger, who lost their lives in traffic-related incidents, to be added to the Youth Grove in Central Park, which is located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. To be considered for addition to the Youth Grove, youth must...

Community Gathers to Remember SCV Youth Killed in Traffic-Related Incidents
Thursday, Sep 30, 2021

Nineteen-year-old James Burke had nearly finished restoring his truck that was set to be featured in Hot Rod Magazine when he was hit by a drunk driver. “He didn’t have the interior done yet, so he flew to the passenger side of his truck and hit his head and his brain immediately swelled,” Burke’s...

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<strong>1990</strong> - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/mugs/delshannon_runaway.jpg" alt="Del Shannon" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1919</strong> - First publication of weekly Newhall Signal newspaper, $2 a year [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2424t.jpg" alt="Signal Century" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
College of the Canyons Women's Tennis picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, a 5-4 conference victory over visiting Bakersfield College.
Canyons Women’s Tennis Picks Up First Victory 5-4 Over Bakersfield
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
Feb. 11: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Soroptimist of Valencia Third Annual Laughs for a Cause 2026 will celebrate women in comedy on Thursday, April 16, with a lineup of women who have helped define, and continue to elevate, the world of comedy. The fundraiser benefits the Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" and "Dream It Be It" programs.
April 16: Third Annual Soroptimist of Valencia Laughs for Cause at Hart & Main
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for its February Business After Hours Mixer at FastSigns. The networking mixer will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at FastSigns
Youth Sports Coaches are needed for 2026 Spring 6-on-6 Flag Football for the city of Santa Clarita Youth Sports program.
Santa Clarita Seeks Youth Sports Coach Volunteers for 6-on-6 Flag Football
Aspire Fiber will host a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the kickoff of its high-speed fiber optic network construction in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.
Feb. 25: Aspire Fiber Ribbon Cutting at Canyon Country Farmer’s Market
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, where the council will discuss, and consider approving, the city of Santa Clarita's proposed, new five-year strategic plan, "Santa Clarita Pathway Forward."
Feb. 10: Council to Discuss ‘Santa Clarita Pathway Forward’ Five-Year Plan
The California Highway Patrol is game-day ready for Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s biggest event of the season. With this year’s big game headed to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, on Sunday Feb. 8, the CHP urges fans across the state to make smart, responsible decisions, whether they’re attending the game in person, heading to a watch party or celebrating at home.
CHP is Super Bowl Game-Day Ready for Football’s Biggest Weekend
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. to recieve updates on the temporary public art murals project, 2026 Poetry Project and 2026 city events.
Feb. 12: Arts Commission Updates on Public Art, Sidewalk Poetry, Events
The final week of Foothill League soccer competition produced some changes in the middle of the pack in the boys standings, but not at the top. There was, however, a swap at the top in the girls standings. And the closer a team is to the top, the better its chances of making the playoffs.
Foothill League Soccer: Standings Final, Playoffs Ahead
<strong>1988</strong> - Saugus Speedway owners demolish historic Bonelli Ranch House [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/gt8803.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/gt8803.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/gt8803t.jpg" alt="Bonelli House" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, "7th Circuit," by Yuliia Savenko on view through March 3, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
‘7th Circuit’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is asking: "Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone?"
SCV Sheriff’s Station Urges Residents to ‘Know Your Evacuation Zone’
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a call for new members for its Artist Selection Committee.
City Issues Call for New Artist Selection Committee Members
From Saturday, Feb. 7 through March 1, Ross Dress for Less customers in the Santa Clarita Valley can support Power Hour, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley's after-school homework help, tutoring and mentorship program.
Feb. 7-March 1: SCV Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser at Ross Dress for Less
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited at least one public location in Los Angeles county while infectious. This is the third case of measles reported by Public Health in the past week, the cases are not related.
Public Health Confirms Third Travel-Related Measles Case
The monthly Santa Clarita Artists Association Plein Air painting meetup is free and open to the public. This month the group will meet on Friday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-noon at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center.
Feb. 20: SCAA Plein Air Meetup at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
On the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, a trip for families and members of the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers girls' hockey team from California ended in tragedy with one father killed and seven injured.
GoFundMe Launched for Emergency Support for Greenwald Family
Gilchrist Farm will host its Valentine's Celebration Weekend Saturday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390.
Feb. 14-15: Valentine’s Weekend Celebration at Gilchrist Farm
I have heard from hundreds of constituents this week about a bill coming to the Senate, and I wanted to flag it for you as well.
Suzette Martinez Valladares | California State Driving Tax
It had to go to overtime but The Master's University women's basketball team was able to come out on top 70-67 to defeat the Hope International Royals Tuesday night, Feb. 3 in The MacArthur Center and take over first place in the GSAC.
OT Thriller Puts Lady Mustangs in Top Spot
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