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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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Oct. 19: Trivia & Treats at Rancho Camulos Museum
Monday, Oct 7, 2019

The Rancho Camulos Museum National Historic Landmark 10 miles west of Valencia on scenic Highway 126 will host an evening of trivia and treats with a local history twist on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa Clarita Valley historian and Rancho Camulos Museum Board Chair Leon Worden will emcee...

County Public Health Offers Safe, Healthy Halloween Tips
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) wants everyone to have a safe and healthy Halloween. Halloween is a great time for communities to gather for some neighborhood fun and an opportunity to teach kids about trick-or-treating safety and healthy eating. “Make...

Oct. 31: Fit4Mom’s Halloween ‘Stroller Treat’ Workout
Thursday, Oct 11, 2018

FIT4MOM, the nation’s largest wellness company with programs exclusively designed for moms, is celebrating Halloween mom-style. The annual “Stroller Treat” will include a free 60-minute Stroller Strides workout, followed by stroller trick-or-treating. Kids and moms alike will wear their Halloween...

Oct. 13: Award-Winning Haunted House ‘Beware the Dark Realm’ Opens
Tuesday, Sep 25, 2018

Beware the Dark Realm haunted house is a high intensity walk-through attraction filled with terrifying live monsters, amazing special effects, and incredible sets, based off a medieval castle, making this Santa Clarita amateur and family run for over 45 years, one of the premiere home haunts in California....

Fright Fest’s 26th Season Begins Saturday
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2018

Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 26th season of Fright Fest will be the biggest and scariest in the park’s history. Voted the Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY readers, Six Flags Magic Mountain leaves no tombstone unturned to deliver what guests want most…an all-out terrifying experience....

County Reminds Residents of Pet Safety During Halloween
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control would like to remind all pet owners to keep your pets in a safe and secure place while enjoying the festivities. “Our pet community can be frightened by the activities of this holiday, and that is perfectly understandable,” said Marcia...

City Officials, Law Enforcement Offer Halloween Safety Tips
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and city of Santa Clarita officials shared safety tips ahead of Halloween. Every year, throngs of children fill the streets, excitedly running from one house to the next in search of Halloween candy. The city of Santa Clarita, with its increased emphasis of late...

Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival Underway
Monday, Oct 9, 2017

Join Gilchrist Farm from now until Oct. 31st every day from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for their annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch. No dogs allowed. Cash and credit cards accepted. Halloween hours are from 9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Each weekend, the farm has a fun filled line up of activities...

Oct. 29: SCV Sheriff’s Station Annual Haunted Jailhouse, Community Open House

The 28th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Haunted Jailhouse & Community Open House event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Organizers are requesting a $2 entry donation per person. The popular event, which has become a yearly tradition, will include...

Magic Mountain Fright Fest Back, Bigger Than Ever
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017

Six Flags Magic Mountain’s biggest season of Fright Fest, presented by Snickers, reopened Saturday. New features to Fright Fest 2017 include a new scare zone, “Damned ‘N Disguise,” haunted maze, “Dead End,” and DJ Dance Party, “Club 6-Feet Under.” Fright...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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