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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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Nov. 17: Free Screening of ‘Southland’ Video on SoCal Railroad Scene, 1950-1976
Friday, Oct 26, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will host a free screening of “Southland: A Video Presentation on the Railroad Scene in Southern California 1950-1976” at the old Saugus Train Station in Newhall’s Hart Park on Saturday, Nov. 17 starting at 2 p.m. The video is based on the...

Oct. 19: Goin’ Country at Hart to Feature Moldy Marvin, Highway 138
Thursday, Oct 18, 2018

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents its latest “Recreation After Dark” event, “Goin’ Country at Hart.” The evening of music and dance will feature Moldy Marvin and Highway 138 and take place Friday, Oct. 19, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at William S. Hart Regional...

Dec. 8-9: Hart Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair
Thursday, Oct 11, 2018

The Friends of Hart Park, in cooperation with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, is presenting its 7th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9, at Hart Park, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. Hart’s Holiday...

County to Participate in Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair

Sept. 29: Annual Art Classic Fine Arts Competition at Hart Park
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018

The 29th Annual Art Classic fine arts competition presented by the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) and the County of Los Angeles will be held Saturday, Sept. 29. The Gala event will be held from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Hart Hall at the historic William S. Hart Park in Newhall. “This...

Sept. 15-16: Newhall Model Train Show at Hart Park
Thursday, Aug 30, 2018

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club (HDMMRC), is presenting “The Newhall Model Train Show”. HDMMRC is a group that promotes the fascinating and diverse hobby in the Antelope Valley region of Southern California. The...

Aug. 17: Black Panther to Close Out Summer Movies in the Park Series
Thursday, Aug 16, 2018

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with The Friends of Hart Park, presents its, “7th Annual Summer Movies in the Park Series.” The community is invited enjoy outdoor, fun-filled summer nights at the movies. Park visitors can see the last movie of this...

Oct. 14: Bow-Wows & Meows 18th Annual Pet Fair
Thursday, Aug 9, 2018

Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption at the 18th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair to be held at Newhall’s William S. Hark Park on Sunday, Oct. 14, thanks to the partnership of LA County Department of Parks and Recreation and LA County Department of Animal...

July 25-28: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2018

Here is the list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for July 25-28: July 25: A Moment in Time – Artist Reception at Santa Clarita City Hall Time: 6:30 p.m. The City of Santa Clarita invites you to attend an artist reception for the latest exhibit at City Hall’s First Floor Gallery. In this...

July 19: Open House, Summer Fun Event for Kids at Hart Museum
Friday, Jul 13, 2018

The William S. Hart Museum will host an open house and summer fun event for kids on Thursday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event highlights include story time on the Museum’s back lawn, puppet-making and putting on a show on the Sun Deck, and the opportunity to visit the Hart Mansion on a self-guided...

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced its collaboration with the French Police at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics to support the French government and authorities for a successful Olympics in Paris and to be a resource for the American citizens and athletes who are visiting and competing as part of LASD's preparation for hosting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
LASD Teams with French Police at Paris Olympics, Train for LA 2028
The new Valencia Farmers Market will be open Sunday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will be open at the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Navigation Avenue,
Aug. 4: New Valencia Farmers Market To Open
Hello Auto Group has announced its upcoming Car Buying Bootcamp, a comprehensive workshop designed to educate first-time car buyers on the essentials of purchasing a vehicle.
Aug. 25: Hello Auto Group Hosts Free Car Buying Bootcamp
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 Open
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
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