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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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Nov. 29: Laughing Stock Comedy at Gilchrist Farm

Thursday, Nov 20, 2025

Pistachio Comedy will host Laughing Stock Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Gilchrist Farm. Gilchrist Farm is located at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. Get ready for a night of laughter on the farm. Pistachio Comedy presents Laughing Stock Comedy at Gilchrist Farms, featuring...

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Santa Clarita Valley Halloween Pumpkin Patches

Friday, Oct 17, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley has a variety of places to find your perfect Halloween pumpkin. These pumpkin patches offer festive activities as well as pumpkins: Gilchrist Farm 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road Saugus, CA 91350 www.gilchristfarm.com/pumpkin-patch Open Tuesday to Sunday until Nov. 2 Gilchrist Farm...

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June 21: Circle of Hope ‘Hoedown for Hope’

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Circle of Hope Cancer Wellness Center’s “Hoedown for Hope” will be held 6-10 p.m., Saturday, June 21 at Gilchrist Farm. Gilchrist Farm is located at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. Enjoy a fun day on the farm with a BBQ dinner, scrumptious desserts, live music, line...

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April 26: SCAA ‘Things With Wings’ Art Reception

Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host “Things with Wings,” art show reception Saturday, April 26 at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery, 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321. The art show will open Friday, April 25 and runs through Sunday, May 25. It will be open 5-8 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-8...

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Feb. 15-16: Valentine’s Weekend at Gilchrist Farm

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

Gilchrist Farm will host a Valentine’s Weekend Saturday, Feb. 15 thru Sunday, Feb. 16 at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390. Events include: On Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.: family activities, no reservations needed, priced by activity choices, purchase...

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Oct. 27: Saugus High Halloween Band Perform at Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival

Monday, Oct 21, 2024

The Saugus High School Halloween Band brings seasonal spirit to life with a special performance at the annual Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Gilchrist Farm is located at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91390. The band will feature many...

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Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm

Friday, May 3, 2024

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. Hold some nectar on a sponge to attract a butterfly to land near you. Enjoy these pollinators while...

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June 22: Howdown for Hope at Gilchrist Farm

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024

It’s time to kick up your heels and head on over to Gilchrist Farm for the Hoedown for Hope event Saturday, June 22, 6-10 p.m. Get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time with a live band, line-dancing, BBQ dinner and dessert. Activities include Wine Pull, Booze Walk, Wine Toss, cornhole, petting...

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Oct. 15: Marching Centurions Perform at Gilchrist Farm

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023

The Saugus High School Marching Centurions will be out in full fall force on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to entertain friends and family at Gilchrist Farm. The fundraising appearance by the Marching Centurions will include performances throughout the day. Where else in town can you find wagon...

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March 25: Gilchrist Farm’s Spring Fling

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023

Gilchrist Farm is gearing up for the season change with their Spring Fling and egg hunt for all ages. Enjoy baby animals-goats, chicks, piglets and more. Create spring farm crafts. Take a picture with the Easter Bunny or one of our friendly real bunnies. They’ll have pony rides, horseback rides,...

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Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.	Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.	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]	SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.	Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.	NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]	Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.	CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.	Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.	Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.	Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.	Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.	Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.	CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.	NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 23) 1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]	Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.	Mandatory Changes Are Coming to Employment Posters	Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.	Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.