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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]

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April 30: Triumph Foundation Hosts 9th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival

Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

Triumph Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, announced the 9th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival is returning. The festival will feature fifteen adaptive recreational sporting activities that are open to the general public on April 30 and...

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SCV Music Festival Returns on Sept. 25

Friday, Jul 16, 2021

After taking a two-year sabbatical, the SCV Music Festival returns outdoors once again to the Southern California Innovation Park on Sept. 25, 2021. A sold-out event since inception, this year promises to be the most exciting to date, with approximately 50 rotating musicians paying tribute to the musical...

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Winners of Earth-Arbor Day ‘cArt aRT’ Competition Named

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita announced Tuesday the winners of the 2017 “cArt aRt” competition, held in conjunction with the City’s annual Earth Arbor Day Festival, held April 29 through 30, 2017. The creative contest prompts residents to transform ordinary trash or recycling carts into extraordinary...

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Push the Limits of Your Ability at the Wheelchair Sports Festival

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017

Triumph Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, will host its 6th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2017 and Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, featuring ten adaptive recreational sports that...

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May 11: Zonta Club Hosting ‘Lunafest’ Short Film Festival

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017

Tickets are now available online for Lunafest® 2017, a festival of short films by, for and about women, presented by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. This year’s Lunafest offers a series of nine short films on Thursday, May 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Canyon Theater Guild, 24242 Main Street in...

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2017 Amgen Tour Bringing World-Class Cycling, Fan Experiences in May

Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita will host the Stage 4 Finish for the 2017 Amgen Tour of California, America’s most prestigious cycling race, presented by AEG, on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Members of the community are encouraged to join in on the excitement of this world class event by attending the Lifestyle...

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May 5-7: BBQ & Beer Festival Travels Back to SCV

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2017

California’s biggest traveling beer festival is going to be finding a home in Santa Clarita for the second time next month, bringing with it three days of the best craft beers and tasty food trucks that California has to offer. In addition, the BBQ & Beer Festival is proud to announce the bands...

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Round-Up of the Top Five Things to Do at the 2017 Cowboy Festival

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017

The Cowboy Festival is finally here and shows begin on Wednesday, April 19. Several of our special ticketed performances are almost sold out so don’t wait until the last minute to buy your tickets. For those of you wanting to buy tickets to the Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park Event Area on...

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2017 Cowboy Festival Road Closures

Friday, Apr 14, 2017

Residents are encouraged to be prepared for road closures and plan transportation accordingly, during the city of Santa Clarita’s 24th annual Cowboy Festival in Old Town Newhall, from Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23. The 2017 Cowboy Festival, taking place at the William S. Hart Park Event Area...

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April 29-30: Sixth Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival

Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017

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Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.	Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?	Patsy Ayala \| Connecting With the Community Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.	Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."	New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
Jan. 10-12: The MAIN Presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’ The MAIN will present "Heaven Can Wait" by Terrance Carty, showing Friday, Jan. 10-12 at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.	Jan. 14: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Class Begins 12-Week Training The Docent Training Program at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, led by Ron K will welcome the next generation of nature enthusiasts to orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 14.	Dec. 27: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita Sports Centre The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Sports Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Next WomensNet $10,000 Amber Grant The application cutoff for the next WomansNet $10,000 Amber Grant for businesses owned by women is Dec. 31.	Registration for Skate Classes Open at The Cube The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center \| Powered by FivePoint Valencia has opened registration for its learn to skate sessions for January and February.	Jan. 6-13, Jan. 27-Feb. 3: DWR Maintenance to Restrict SCV Water Supply SCV Water is asking customers to refrain from all outdoor water use during the weeks of Jan. 6-13 and Jan. 27-Feb. 3 due to scheduled maintenance on facilities at Castaic Lake that will restrict the agency’s imported water supply.
COC Falls 82-79 in Final Seconds at Rio Hondo College of the Canyons men's basketball was the victim of an 82-79 road loss at Rio Hondo College on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with the Cougars falling despite a 22-point performance from Justin Perez.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 26) 1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]	Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity Marianne Paris Sneider, a beloved long-time friend and patron of the Roar Foundation, died on July 21. Her generous spirit is reflected in her estate plan, which provides for a gift of $100,000 to the Roar Foundation in honor of Tippi Hedren, provided that the Roar Foundation receives $100,000 in matching grants within one year of her death.	Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting More than a dozen Val Verde and Castaic residents and community leaders came together on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to decry the “inaction and lack of concern” of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors around the public health emergency in the "diverse" community around the Chiquita Canyon Landfill operated by Waste Connections.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]	Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is offering the 2025 Gibbon Calendar for $15 plus $5 shipping. Purchasing a calendar or other items from the Gibbon Center Gift Shop helps support the care and feeding of the endangered small apes living at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus.
Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies Exercising its mandate to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has created a special committee to investigate how the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handles complaints made by members of the public against its deputies.	CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships Four students from California Institute of the Arts Character Animation program have been awarded scholarships by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum for the 2024-25 academic year.	Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train On Sunday, Dec. 15, nearly 2,000 people dressed in their favorite holiday outfits attended the Metrolink Holiday Express Train at the city of Santa Clarita’s Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.	Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.	Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help you navigate safely through the holidays	Jan. 20: MLK Day Unity Walk at Central Park The City of Santa Clarita invites the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, on Monday, Jan.20 at 8 a.m.