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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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April 19: William S. Hart Union H.S.D. Governing Board Meeting
Monday, Apr 17, 2017

William S. Hart Union High School District is holding its regular Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda is posted in its entirety below. Regular Meeting of the Governing Board William S. Hart Union HSD April 19, 2017 7:00PM (Closed Session 6:00 p.m.) Administrative...

Hart District Science Teachers Chosen for NASA Mission
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2017

Twelve science teachers from the William S. Hart Union High School District have been chosen to participate in NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program called SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. A total of 39 teachers from across the country were chosen for the missions...

Feature Film ‘Listen’ to be Shown at Free Community Event
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017

Several Santa Clarita agencies are coming together for It Only Takes a Moment™, an eye-opening event centered around the free showing of Listen, a feature film that confronts the mental health crisis thousands of youth are facing today. This event will be hosted at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts...

June 5: Annual Artisan Row Home Arts and Crafts Show Coming to Hart Park
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is holding the Annual Artisan Row Home Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the William S. Hart Regional Park located at 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall. The two-day event will showcase handmade...

May 17: Hart High Musicians Host Annual Spring Concert
Monday, May 9, 2016

Hart Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble are hosting their annual “Spring Concert of Instrumental Music” on May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Hart High Auditorium. This year, they are featuring the scores of John Williams and Gustav Holst, as well as hits from A-Ha and Bruno...

CIF SS Baseball Poll: April 4, 2016
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2016

CIF Southern Section Baseball Polls for the week of April 4, 2016: DIVISION 1                             DIVISION 2 1. Jserra                                         1. Gahr 2. Orange Lutheran                    2. Bonita 3. El Toro                ...

High School Sports Report: April 4, 2016
Monday, Apr 4, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley High School Sports Report for April 4, 2016: High School Baseball Valencia came away with a 5-3 victory over West Ranch to stay undefeated atop the Foothill League standings. Ben Fariss threw six innings of three hit baseball, allowing three earned runs in the process. Timmy Josten...

High School Sports Report: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Thursday, Mar 31, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley High School Sports Report for Thursday, March 31, 2016: Foothill League Track & Field The Saugus boys and Golden Valley girls came out victorious in the second Foothill league meet of 2016. Golden Valley’s Bianca Tinoco won both the 800 and 1600 meter events while Azaria...

Rancho Pico Raises $10K to Fight Leukemia, Lymphoma

The 8th Annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser at Rancho Pico Junior High raised more than $5,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. From March 14-25, collection boxes were in each homeroom. Students and staff collected spare change, which they dropped into the collection boxes. The homeroom that...

High School Sports: March 23, 2016
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016

High School Sports Update for March 23, 2016:   High School Baseball   Valencia (3-0) remained undefeated in Foothill league play after a 4-1 win over Canyon (1-2) on Tuesday. The Vikings have allowed just four runs in their three league games this season and have won their last seven games...

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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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