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1861 - Andres Pico and partners granted state franchise to build toll road and cut 50-foot-deep cleft through (Newhall) Pass; they failed; Beale later succeeded [story]
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Public Health Officials Offer Fourth of July Food Safety Tips
Tuesday, Jul 3, 2018

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) would like everyone to enjoy Independence Day by staying healthy and safe. To keep your friends and family safe, Public Health recommends the following tips to avoid foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning) at...

10 Things to Know About the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade
Friday, Jun 29, 2018

We’re less than a week away from America’s Independence Day and there’s probably a lot going through your head: “What are my plans? What’s everyone doing for fun? What even happens in Santa Clarita on the Fourth of July?” Well, the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade in the morning...

CHP: Stay Safe for Short July 4 Holiday

SACRAMENTO – A mid-week Independence Day holiday may result in less travel, but the California Highway Patrol will still be working to keep the roadways safe during its Maximum Enforcement Period. The CHP’s MEP will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, and conclude at midnight on Wednesday, July 4....

Santa Clarita Celebrates July 4 – Parade, Fireworks Shows, Road Closures
Monday, Jul 3, 2017

“Fireworks over the Bridge” | Photo: Richard Hammond Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley is always a blast for members of the community and guests, as long as everyone has a heads-up about local traffic closures for the annual parade in Newhall and the free public fireworks extravaganzas after...

Keep Your Pets Safe During July 4th Festivities
Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control reminds all pet owners to keep their pets in a safe, cool and comfortable place while enjoying the Fourth of July holiday festivities. “Our pet community is typically frightened by the sounds of this holiday, and that is perfectly understandable,”...

July 4: Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017

Independence Day Classic runners looking to re-fuel and pancake lovers alike can enjoy the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club’s annual pancake breakfast on Tuesday, July 4 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Rotarians will grill and serve their famous hot pancakes, sausages, cowboy coffee and juice in the...

July 4: Independence Day Classic 5K, 10K Run-Walk

Get your Fourth of July off to a running start by taking part in the 35th Annual Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K Run/Walk at Newhall Memorial Park starting at 7 a.m. The route is fast and flat and takes runners along the city of Santa Clarita’s parade route. After the race, runners are welcome...

Pyrotechnics Demonstration to Show Danger of Illegal Fireworks
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017

Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County fire and law enforcement officials will hold a press conference and public demonstration in Valencia Wednesday to show the potentially lethal danger of illegal fireworks. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby and Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth,...

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ on Fourth
Monday, Jun 26, 2017

This Fourth of July, as friends and family travel to picnics and barbecues across the country, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Police Officers and the California Highway Patrol, will be out stopping impaired drivers by targeting those who put lives in danger. As you prepare to drive home...

Santa Clarita Has Zero Tolerance for All Fireworks
Friday, Jun 23, 2017

As the Fourth of July approaches, the city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, has launched a fireworks safety public education and enforcement campaign to send the clear message that the city has zero tolerance...

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1861 - Andres Pico and partners granted state franchise to build toll road and cut 50-foot-deep cleft through (Newhall) Pass; they failed; Beale later succeeded [story]
Andres Pico
Gilbert, Arizona's Leah Burke has signed her National Letter of Intent to play soccer at The Master's University.
Lady Mustangs Add Leah Burke to Soccer Roster
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa  - The Master's University struggled against a high-energy Georgetown (KY) Tigers squad, losing in straight sets 23-25, 18-25, 20-25 in the championship match of the 2024 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Volleyball Championships.
Mustangs Drop NAIA Championship Game
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Owen Crockett (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 29 to May 4.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Owen Crockett Athletes of the Week
Step into the Heart of 1970s Texas at The MAIN as Front Row Center presents, "Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon."
‘Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon’ Coming to The MAIN
Warmer weather, longer days and the sound of baseball is officially back!
Ken Striplin | Santa Clarita Dodger Day Celebrates 45 Years
Mental Health Hookup, in partnership with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, will conduct the third annual Stop the Stigma community event on May 18, from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m., on the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital campus, located at 23803 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
May 18: Stop the Stigma Community Event
California State University, Northridge is set to open a first of its kind resource center in the CSU system to provide basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness in a centralized location on campus.
CSUN Set to Open First of Its Kind Student Resource Center
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of three productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, May 6 - Sunday, May 12.
Three Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
In an effort to bolster local businesses, Los Angeles County just launched the Entertainment Business Interruption Fund, a $4.1 million grant program aimed to serve businesses that were impacted by the Hollywood strikes and the pandemic.
Kathryn Barger | Bolstering Entertainment Businesses
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, “From the Sweet Flypaper of Life,” featuring the remarkable works of high school students enrolled in the CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) Photography Lab Program.
City Announces ‘From the Sweet Flypaper of Life’ Exhibit
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free workshop to provide a recap of previous workshops beginning Nov. 18, 2023 through May 18, 2024 and a review of tools learned and how to continue to build on connected relationships.
May 18: Zonta SCV to Recap Previous LifeForward Workshops
As a City dedicated to inclusivity and community, we aim to create world-class events to bring our residents together.
Bill Miranda | Free To Be Me Celebrates Inclusivity
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.
LASD Highlighting Motorcycle Awareness Month
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
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