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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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July 11-13: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018

Here is the list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for July 11 – 13: July 11: Putting on Power – Artist Reception at Old Town Newhall Library Time: 6:00 p.m. Please join the City of Santa Clarita on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Community Room, at the Old...

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Hart Park Gift Shop Calls for Volunteers

Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018

It’s summertime and that means picnics in the park. Many Santa Clarita residents pack up food, the kids, a couple of blankets and head over the shady area of William S. Hart Regional Park to enjoy a little family time. Besides the picnics and the games, a special attraction at Hart Park is the...

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June 16: Open House, ‘Day at the Ranch,’ at Hart Museum

Thursday, Jun 14, 2018

The William S. Hart Museum located in Hart Park in Santa Clarita will kick off summer with two free events this Saturday, June 16, for attendees of all ages. Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the Ranch House area will be the site of “A Day at the Ranch; California Native Flora and Fauna and the...

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City Releases Cowboy Festival Road Closures, Parking Details

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018

The 25th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Heritage Sierra Medical Group, returns to Old Town Newhall this weekend. Residents are encouraged to be prepared for road closures and plan transportation accordingly from Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22. The 2018 Cowboy Festival, taking...

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April 21-22: Messick Family Unplugged on Cowboy Festival Stage

Monday, Apr 16, 2018

The 25th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will feature the Santa Clarita Valley’s own Messick Family Singers in four performances on the Heritage Junction Stage at Hart Park in Old Town Newhall on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. The Messick Family’s sets will be free and open to the...

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April 21-22: New West Rides into Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Friday, Apr 13, 2018

Award-winning Western music trio and local favorite New West will ride into Hart Park for four Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival performances on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and April 22. Renowned songwriter Mike Fleming, fleet-fingered lead guitarist Raul Reynoso and the incredibly talented bassist Dave...

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Tickets Now Available for Cowboy Festival Concerts

Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018

Get ready for some toe-tapping, two-stepping, guitar-picking musical performances. This year’s Cowboy Festival features a stellar line-up of can’t miss performers from popular favorites to up-and-coming country sensations. Tickets to special performances as part of the 25th Annual Santa Clarita...

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March 24: Santa Clarita Premiere of ‘The Longest Straw’

Thursday, Feb 15, 2018

In recognition of the 90th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will present, “The Longest Straw,” Saturday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. The screening will be held in Hart Hall, at William S. Hart Park in Newhall. Admission is free. “The...

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March 10: A Night of St. Francis Dam Newsreels, Documentaries

As part of the 90th anniversary commemoration of the St. Francis Dam disaster, Santa Clarita historian Phil Scorza, host of SCVTV series “Points of Interest,” will show an exciting series of vintage newsreels from the period of the disaster, and more recent documentaries about the disaster and water...

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Dates Set for Cowboy Festival’s 25th Anniversary

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018

The 25th Anniversary of the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Cowboy Festival, presented by Heritage Sierra Medical Group, is set for Apr. 19 – Apr. 22. The William S. Hart Park event area will once again serve as the venue for the wild, western festivities. However, this year general admission...

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LASD Teams with French Police at Paris Olympics, Train for LA 2028 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.	Aug. 4: New Valencia Farmers Market To Open 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. 25: Hello Auto Group Hosts Free Car Buying Bootcamp 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.	Today in SCV History (July 27) 1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]	Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Open 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.	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]