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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]

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Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Live Music Performers Announced

Monday, Mar 18, 2024

The 28th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back with your favorite musical performers and an exciting lineup of new acts. Taking place on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at William S. Hart Park (24151 N. Newhall Avenue), this unique event honors the Western heritage of the city of Santa...

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Nov. 23-24: Hart Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair

Friday, Nov 22, 2019

The 8th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair will unfold at Hart Park on Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Free to the public, Hart’s Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair offers a charming and unique shopping experience with artisans and vendors who provide...

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Aug. 4: ‘Keeping Chickens Healthy’ Workshop at Hart Hall

Wednesday, Jul 10, 2019

The California Department of Food & Agriculture will host a “Keeping Our Chickens Healthy” workshop at Hart Hall in William S. Hart Regional Park in Newhall on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. At the free workshop, Hart Park Animal Keeper Rachael Komulainen will discuss several...

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TONIGHT: Swingin’ Cowboy Dance with Cow Bop at Hart Hall

Friday, Apr 12, 2019

Tickets are still available for Friday night’s kickin’ Cowboy Dance featuring cowboy jazz band Cow Bop in Hart Hall at William S. Hart Park, hosted by the nonprofit Friends of Hart Park to kick off the 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. It’s bound to be a great night of country swing,...

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April 12: Swingin’ Cowboy Dance with Cow Bop at Hart Hall

Friday, Apr 5, 2019

The Friends of Hart Park will host the Cowboy Dance to kick off the 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival on Friday night, April 12, featuring longtime festival favorites Cow Bop onstage in Hart Hall at William S. Hart Park. It’s bound to be a great night of country swing, two-step and line dancing...

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May 18-19: Eighth Annual ‘Artisan Row Home Arts & Crafts Fair’ Coming to Hart Park

Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation of Hart Park, presents its “Eight Annual Artisan Row Home Arts and Crafts Show Fair,” with both handmade and commercial art & crafts. The public is invited to attend an indoor showcase featuring handmade toys, bed and bath items, and...

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July 19: Saxtravaganza Chamber Ensemble Returns to Hart Hall

Monday, Jul 16, 2018

Saxtravaganza, Santa Clarita’s all-saxophone chamber ensemble, will play a free concert at Hart Hall (inside Hart Park) on Thursday, July 19, starting at 7 p.m. The program will offer listeners a wide variety of musical styles, including classical and movie themes, marches, tangos, rags and jigs. The...

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May 19-20: Vendors Sought for Artisan Row Arts and Crafts Show

Monday, Apr 16, 2018

The 2018 Artisan Row Home Arts & Crafts Show is coming to William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, and organizers have put out the call to vendors. The two-day event inside Hart Hall will showcase handmade toys, bed and bath items, an array of fashion accessories both handmade...

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April 21: Cowboy Festival 25th Anniversary Gala at Hart Hall

Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018

[Get tickets for the 25th Anniversary Gala here.] Good seats are still available but going fast for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival’s 25th-anniversary gala celebration at Hart Hall on Saturday, April 21 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The evening’s festivities will unfold at Hart Hall and patio, located...

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Nov. 25-26: 6th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique, Crafts Fair

Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with The Friends of Hart Park, will present its 6th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique and Crafts Fair at Hart Hall in Hart Park on Saturday and Sunday, November 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The Holiday Boutique and...

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Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park 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. 2-4: LEAP Children’s Museum Extended Additional Weekend	July 27: CTG Opens ‘Rat Pack Lounge’ in Old Town Newhall	Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100! 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.	SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help 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.	City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street 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.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine 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.	Mike West \| Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner 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.	July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue 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.	Today in SCV History (July 26) 1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]	SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO 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.	Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors (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.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.	Jason Gibbs \| Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.	Dianne Van Hook Announces Retirement	CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film "Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.	Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness 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.	Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments 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.
Today in SCV History (July 25) 1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]	Ocean Water Warning for July 24 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:	County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services 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.	Aug. 10: ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10.	Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.	Community Hackathons to Promote Mobile Driver’s License The California Department of Motor Vehicles invites businesses, public agencies and innovators to apply to join two community “hackathons” to promote additional uses for the California mobile Driver’s License.