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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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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Coming Soon in SCV: Frights & Delights
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2016

Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest Select dates, September 17-October 30 Canyon Theatre Guild The Drowsy Chaperone September 23 – October 29 Reyes Winery Harvest Party September 24 Hart of the West POWWOW October 1-2 Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening...

USA Today Picks Magic Mountain Fright Fest as Nation’s Best
Friday, Oct 16, 2015

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest has been declared the best theme park Halloween event in the country by USA Today, and it will continue to be open this weekend. “It is such an honor to be recognized by our guests and fans for the efforts we have made these past five years to...

Magic Mountain Fright Fest Offers Something Fresh
Monday, Sep 28, 2015

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest opened for the season this past weekend with new scare zones, shows and fright. This year, the park has seven mazes and seven scare zones, each with its own theme. “We are really focused on adding experiences that really immerse you in the product,...

Things to Do: Fright Fest Cometh
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN FRIGHT FEST SEPTEMBER 26, 27 OCTOBER 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31 NOVEMBER 1 FALL ACTIVITIES IN SANTA CLARITA SANTA CLARITA MARATHON NOVEMBER 7 & 8 BOOK YOUR HOTEL BEFORE THE DISCOUNTED OFFER ENDS! HOUSE...

SCV Arts & Events: Fright Fest Starts Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014

    Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Thursdays at Newhall 4th Annual Santa Clarita Music Festival September 26 & 27 21st annual Hart of the West Powwow & Native American Craft Fair Saturday September 27 & Sunday, September...

Magic Mountain Execs Outline This Year’s Fright Fest
Friday, Aug 22, 2014

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain officials gave an inside look at the 2014 Fright Fest on Thursday night, dishing out exclusive information and sneak peeks about the upcoming event. “Six Flags Magic Mountain is only place in Southern California where you can ride during the day and stay...

Oct. 4-27: Thrills By Day, Fright By Night (Video)
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013

Beginning October 4, Six Flags Magic Mountain will raise the dead to celebrate its 21st annual Fright Fest Presented by Snickers.  In addition to the world-class line-up of thrill rides, the theme park will be transformed into a haunted “scream park” for four frightfully fun weekends through...

Tryouts Open Friday for Six Flags Fright Fest
Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013

Six Flags Magic Mountain will  hold auditions for its annual Fright Fest celebration on July 26,  August 2,  August 9,  August 23, starting at 5 p.m. each night. On August 17, auditions are expected  to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Six Flags Magic Mountain is casting roles for actors, athletes,...

Fright Fest Returns to Magic Mountain in October (Video)
Thursday, Sep 13, 2012

Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms from a “theme park” to a haunted “scream park” for the 20th season of Fright Fest Presented by Snickers, Southern California’s most thrilling Halloween experience. This season marks one of the biggest and scariest Fright Fest events in the Park’s history...

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The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
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.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
The MAIN will present "Heaven Can Wait" by Terrance Carty, showing Friday, Jan. 10-12 at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 10-12: The MAIN Presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’
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.
Jan. 14: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Class Begins 12-Week Training
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. 27: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita Sports Centre
The application cutoff for the next WomansNet $10,000 Amber Grant for businesses owned by women is Dec. 31.
Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Next WomensNet $10,000 Amber Grant
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia has opened registration for its learn to skate sessions for January and February.
Registration for Skate Classes Open at The Cube
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.
Jan. 6-13, Jan. 27-Feb. 3: DWR Maintenance to Restrict SCV Water Supply
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.
COC Falls 82-79 in Final Seconds at Rio Hondo
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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.
Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity
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.
Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
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.
Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar
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.
Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies
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.
CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships
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.
Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train
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.
Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food
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
Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud
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.
Jan. 20: MLK Day Unity Walk at Central Park
Are you ready for storm season? During heavy rain, Los Angeles County is particularly prone to flooding and erosion because so much of the land is paved over and debris can cause stormwater drains to become clogged or backed up.
County Resources Available to Help Prepare for Upcoming Storm Season
Two CalArtian-directed films earned nods this year for Golden Globes in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category.
CalArtians Nominated for 2025 Golden Globes
The Mosaiq creative Collection will host a feel good pop-up market 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Venue Valencia, 28678 The Old Road Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 26: Mosaiq Creative Collective Feel Good Pop-Up Market
Sometimes the best you can hope for when going against the best is to learn from the experience. And that's what The Master's University women's basketball team is hoping for after getting beat 97-77 by NAIA No. 1 Dordt University (IA) Wednesday, Dec. 18 on the final day of the Hope International Christmas Classic in Fullerton.
Lady Mustangs Humbled by No. 1 Dordt
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