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1971 - Fort Tejon added to National Register of Historic Places [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
City Showcases New Art, Seeks Artists For Upcoming Exhibitions
Wednesday, Jun 9, 2021

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting two events with an emphasis on art and is seeking artists for three new future exhibitions. New Heights Artist Development Series Concept to Stage: The Playwright’s Process Offered by the City of Santa Clarita, the New Heights Artist Development Series is a sequence...

City Library Launches 2021 Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, Jun 2, 2021

The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to announce the kickoff of the annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World”, encouraging residents to explore culture, nature, science and more through their reading and adventuring around our community. The Summer...

SCV Youth Orchestra To Hold Virtual Concert Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

After a year of virtual learning, the Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra’s spring semester will host its grand finale, a virtual concert fundraiser, to help recoup losses during the pandemic. Called the SCVYO 10k Challenge, the event will be a celebration of  of our amazing resilient students past...

Zonta SCV To Host 36th Annual “Women In Service Celebration”
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita will be hosting their 36th annual Women in Service Celebration, to honor 17 women serving the Santa Clarita Valley. The club welcomes all to join them to honor these women who have worked hard to improve the lives of other women and girls in the Santa Clarita Valley. The volunteers...

Thursdays@Newhall Wraps Up Winter Slate in February
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series returns in February with a pair of free events inside The MAIN in Old Town Newhall. The last month of the winter slate, February, features both the 10 by 10 Variety Show and Note by Note Music Night before the series takes on a new schedule in March...

Santa Clarita Arts Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017

Jun 14, 2017: New Heights: Cutting Trailers and Reels that Sizzle at The Centre Jun 14, 2017 07:00 pm Two seasoned editors share their top advice regarding trailers, sizzle reels and demo reels. This panel will benefit independent filmmakers, directors and actors/actresses seeking to put their best foot...

June 14: New Heights Panel Discusses Sizzle Reels, Trailers
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Two seasoned edits share their top advice regarding trailers, sizzle reels and demo reels. This panel will benefit independent filmmakers, directors and actors or actresses seeking to put their best foot forward and represent themselves boldly and effectively. Join them and make sure you are making the...

Upcoming Events from SCV Arts
Monday, May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017: SCAA Meeting and Artist Demonstration at Barnes and Noble May 15, 2017 06:30 am Join the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association for their monthly meeting and artist demonstration. For a list of demonstrating artists, visit our website at www.santaclaritaartists.org. These events are...

SCV Arts Upcoming Events
Monday, Apr 24, 2017

Apr 26, 2017: Western Stars and Historical Figures Exhibit Reception at Old Town Newhall Library Apr 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. Please join the City of Santa Clarita’s City Council, Arts Commission, and Arts and Events Office on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Old Town Newhall...

Upcoming SCV Chamber of Commerce Events
Monday, Apr 10, 2017

SCV Chamber Government Affairs / Transportation Committee                                                                                                                             Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:30AM – 12:00PM Location: William...

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1971 - Fort Tejon added to National Register of Historic Places [story]
Fort Tejon
Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski were named the Santa Clarita Valley's top volunteers of the year at the 2024 SCV Man and Woman of the Year dinner celebration held Friday, May 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The event also honored all of the 17 men and 17 woman nominated for the award.
Donohoe, Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man, Woman of the Year
1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
Lang
1903 - President Teddy Roosevelt visits Gov. Henry Gage at Acton Hotel [story]
Acton Hotel
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 7, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 7: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School Board
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
May 9: Arts Commission to Hear Updates on Civic Art Projects
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent.
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:15 p.m.
May 8: COC Board Business Meeting Considers Contracts
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. A closed session will be held at 5:30 p.m.
May 8: Castaic Union School Board Regular Meeting
Fire Service Day Open House will be held at all County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire stations on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4: LACoFD Hosts Countywide Open House at All Fire Stations
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites the public as well as local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: Support Young Creatives at NextGen MediaMakers Festival
Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours. These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park's natural and human history.
Vasquez Rocks Full Moon Twilight Hikes
Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for experiences in the sky, and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the total darkness event.
Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, Carl Boyer Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
May 7: City Council Conducts Budget Study Session
Garbage inspectors will soon be paying a visit to neighborshoods throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to inspect recycling bins to insure residents are following the recycling rules in the SCV.
Garbage Inspectors to Look for Improper Recycling
College of the Canyons competed at the 3C2A State Singles & Doubles Championships for a second straight year, with the doubles duo of Sydney Tamondong and Estrella Segura establishing program history by advancing to the round of 16 at the Ojai Athletic Club.
Canyons Advances to Day 3 of 3C2A State Championships
College of the Canyons men's basketball head coach Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp returns in 2024 with three sessions open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14.
Registration Open for 2024 Howard Fisher Cougar Basketball Camp
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a “Spring Bag Sale” event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, during normal operating hours from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12.
May 4-12: Spring Bag Sale at Santa Clarita Public Library
A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor is being sued by a Latino civil rights group for civil assault and violating California civil rights laws.
MALDEF Sues Man After Rant at Fruit Vendor in SCV
The Village of Pine Mountain Club has hosted wine festivals since 2003. You can taste exciting wines from the world’s top wine-growing regions, with dozens of premier wineries to choose from on Saturday, July 6, 1-4 p.m. at Wine in the Pines.
July 6: Wine in the Pines, Pine Mountain Club
1842 - California's first mining district established in SCV; Ygnacio del Valle, chairman [story]
Ygnacio del Valle
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley will be held Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Central Park, with the theme “May The Cure Be With You,” a Disney/Star Wars celebration.
May 4: SCV Relay for Life ‘May the Cure Be With You’
Ten risk-taking, mid-career artists were announced Thursday as the recipients of the 2024 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
CalArts Announces 2024 Herb Alpert Award Winners
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Master's University men's volleyball team won their opening match of the 2024 NAIA National Championship with a 3-set win over the No. 9-seed Mount Mercy (IA) Mustangs.
Mustangs Post-Season Play Continues After First Round Win
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