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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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Currently Filming in SCV: Fan Girl, Unusual Suspects, Atypical
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017

TV shows, a commercial, and reality television are currently being filmed in Santa Clarita this week. · “Unusual Suspects” – Television (reality) · “MCFH 8” – Television (reality) · “Atypical” – Television · Fan Girl – Feature · Trubiotics – Commercial · Puma –...

Santa Clarita Film Office Sees Another Successful Year
Thursday, Jan 12, 2017

The Santa Clarita Film Office experienced another great year for location filming in Santa Clarita. In 2016, the Film Office recorded 548 film permits and 1,366 film days, which generated an estimated economic impact of $33.1 million to the local community. This is the fourth year in a row the estimated...

Currently Filming in SCV: Germany’s Next Top Model, Fan Slam, Magic Camp
Monday, Dec 5, 2016

TV shows, commercials and a student project are currently being filmed in Santa Clarita this week. Filming this week includes: · Magic Camp – Feature · Nostalgia – Feature · Her Forgotten Daughter – Feature · “Atypical” – Television · “Training Day” – Television · “Fan Slam”...

Another Banner Year for Filming in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016

Santa Clarita had another strong year of location filming in fiscal year 2015-2016 (July 2015-June 2016) with the Film Office recording 528 film permits and 1,305 location film days, which generated an estimated economic impact of $30.9 million to the local community.  Not included in the reported numbers...

May 9: Filming Scheduled at COC with Replica Guns, Simulated Gunfire
Friday, May 6, 2016

Canyons Hall 1 Filming at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus is scheduled on Monday morning near the Valencia Campus Library and will include the use of replica weapons and simulated gunfire. The campus has done similar scenes on campus already this year, and they are carefully arranged and monitored...

City Filming Reaches All-Time High
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita saw an increase in location filming in 2015, and the number of film permits reached an all-time high. The Santa Clarita film office reported 565 film permits and 1,372 location film days, which represents a 13 percent increase in permits and a 2 percent increase in film days...

Filming Flourishes in Santa Clarita
Thursday, Jul 16, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita set new film records in fiscal year 2014-2015 (July 2014-June 2015) with an estimated total economic impact of $33.9 million from location filming alone. This is a 1 percent increase from last year’s $33.5 million overall economic impact. The Santa Clarita Film Office has...

Using Drones in Film Production? New Rules Apply
Monday, Apr 6, 2015

The following includes the latest information on the use of UAS (drones), including the most recent list of FAA-exempted UAS operators. In order for a production to be considered for a permit involving a UAS, the following documentation is required: 1. Proof that the production is using a UAS operator...

Economic Impact from Filming Up 6% in Santa Clarita
Monday, Jan 12, 2015

Santa Clarita saw an increase in location filming in 2014 with the Film Office recording 502 film permits and 1,339 location film days, which represents an 8 percent increase in permits and a 6 percent increase in film days compared to 2013.  The economic impact to the local community from location...

New Tax Laws Affect Veterans, Fire Fees, Film Production
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014

George Runner [George Runner] – A number of bills sponsored by the California State Board of Equalization have been signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and will take effect Jan. 1. “The new year brings a number of new laws, including those I sponsored to help small business owners...

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Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
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
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