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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]

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Nov. 1: 41st Annual Hart Rampage Marching Band Competition

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

The William S. Hart Regiment is hosting the 41st annual Rampage Marching Band Competition in Valencia on Saturday, Nov. 1. The event will be held on the campus of College of the Canyons in Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. More than 30 bands from Southern California...

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Nov. 15: Hart High Quarterback Club Football Casino Night Fundraiser

Hart High Quarterback Club will host a Hart Football Casino Night Fundraiser, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Valencia Hills Clubhouse. Valencia Hills Clubhouse is located at 24060 Oak Vale Drive, Valencia, 91355. Join a night filled with poker, bingo, food and drinks and socializing to support the Hart...

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Nov. 5: Keep Kids Safe Online at the Parenting for Prevention Parent Meeting

Monday, Oct 27, 2025

In today’s digital age, children are spending more time online than ever before. From social media and gaming to streaming and texting, constant online access can impact how children think, feel and connect with others. Excessive screen time and exposure to online content can increase stress, anxiety...

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Oct. 4: James ‘Jim’ Tanner, Former Placerita Principal, Celebration of Life

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

James “Jim” Tanner, 90, the former Principal of Placerita Junior High School in Newhall, died on Aug. 14. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Hart High School Auditorium with a reception following the celebration at Tanner Hall on the campus of Placerita...

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June 14: Hart High Quarterback Club Car Show, Fundraiser

Thursday, Jun 12, 2025

Hart High Quarterback Club will host a car show and fundraiser supporting the Hart Football Program, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. June 14 at Hart High School. Hart High School is located at 24825 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Hart High Quarterback Club is a non-profit organization that provides...

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June 14: Hart High Quarterback Club Car Show

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Hart High Quarterback Club will host its second annual car show, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Hart High School back parking lot. Hart High School is located at 24825 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Hart High Quarterback Club is a non-profit organization that provides all needs for Hart...

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Dec. 7-8: Hart Show Choir Presents ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

Monday, Nov 11, 2024

Join Hart show Choir performers on an interactive journey through a holiday classic with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 2-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Hart High School cafeteria, 24825 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Tours depart regularly throughout the day....

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Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage

Sunday, Sep 1, 2024

The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be held at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Rampage...

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July 2: Hart High’s Annual Youth Baseball Camp is Back

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2024

Hart High School’s renowned baseball program is excited to announce its annual Youth Baseball Camp, in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Boys and Girls Club. This much-anticipated event is scheduled to take place on July 2nd 2024 and is proudly sponsored by Panico Excavation Inc. The Hart High Baseball...

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Brad Meza Named New Hart High Baseball Coach

Monday, May 20, 2024

Hart High School is proud to announce Brad Meza as the new varsity head baseball coach for its program. Meza takes over a program that was league champions on all three levels in 2024, and most recently the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions. Meza has previously been a coach at Hart on the freshman...

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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.	Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.	Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.	Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.	Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.	Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.	NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Dec. 22-24: Overnight Lane Reductions, I-405, Sepulveda Pass	Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23 The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26	Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 20) 1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]	Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.	Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.	COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.	Kathryn Barger \| Keeping Up With Kathryn There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year	Dec. 20: No Burn Day Alert Continues for SCV, South Coast Air Basin	CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.	City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.