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1898 - First deed to Vasquez Rocks recorded, to Bertha Wilkens [story]
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Henry Mayo, Keck Medicine Physician Appointed to National Breast Cancer Committee
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of University of Southern California breast surgical oncologist Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, has been appointed to the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable Steering Committee. The American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable...

Whitesides Joins Dixon Health Center to Highlight Federal Budget Threats
Friday, Sep 26, 2025

Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce) joined clinicians and staff on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center in Newhall to highlight the potential harms posed by the recently passed federal budget and how it could impact their clinic and local patients. “I opposed the harmful budget...

Henry Mayo Physicians Co-Author Paper in Leading Oncology Journal
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, Director of Breast Health at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California and Anjali Date, MD, Medical Director at the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center, were two of six co-authors of a paper recently published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology,...

Fitness Center Parents Protest Closing of Henry Mayo Kids Club on Aug. 29
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

Parents are protesting the closing of the Henry Mayo Kids Club at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Henry Mayo Fitness Center on Town Center Drive in Valencia, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29. Amber Stefanelli Johnson, mother of Theodore, a toddler who frequently visits the Kids Club said the abrupt...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Recognized for Stroke Care
Monday, Jul 28, 2025

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate...

Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Dies in Crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced that Daniel V. Chavira, 21, an off-duty deputy, was killed in a multivehicle collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road on Monday, May 19. Chavira graduated from Academy Class 476 on Oct. 4, 2024, and was assigned to the North County Correctional...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will recognize and celebrate its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26. This annual celebration honors the contributions of individuals who generously give their time to support patients, visitors, staff and physicians at the hospital. With more...

May 10: Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic Golf Ball Drop
Friday, Apr 4, 2025

The 52nd Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic will host a $20 per ball Helicopter Golf Ball Drop at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Valencia Country Club. The Helicopter Ball Drop is your chance to win up to $50,000, and you don’t need to be present to win. In memory of Wayne Spears, a helicopter...

Henry Mayo CEO Appointed to Hospital Association of Southern California Board
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital president and chief executive officer Kevin Klockenga has joined the board of directors of the Hospital Association of Southern California. On the Hospital Association of Southern California board, Klockenga serves as special constituent representative for independent hospitals,...

Dr. Rian Medlin to Join Henry Mayo as VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025

Dr. Rian Medlin will join Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Medlin will replace longtime Henry Mayo Chief Human Resources Officer Mark Puleo, who is retiring. For more than 10 years Medlin has worked in various human resources roles at College of the Canyons....

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1898 - First deed to Vasquez Rocks recorded, to Bertha Wilkens [story]
Vasquez Rocks
The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPak, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 4-8 p.m.
Nov. 15: Light Up Main Street Kicks of Holiday Season in Old Town Newhall
Last weekend’s football in the Santa Clarita Valley brought a season-ending win to College of the Canyons, and four of our five high school playoff contenders had victories. But that fifth game? Could-a, would-a, should-a.
SCV Football: Four Teams Still in Playoffs
Hard Rock International, in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, has announced that Hard Rock Casino Tejon will officially open Thursday, Nov. 13.
Nov. 13: Hard Rock Casino Tejon Opens at Base of Grapevine, Off I-5
The November meeting of the California Water Commission will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 in Southern California and will include the fifth State Water Project briefing of 2025.
Nov. 19: California Water Commission Meets, Will Tour Pyramid, Castaic
The Master's University women's volleyball team took down the OUAZ Spirit Saturday, Nov. 8 in a five-set thriller (22-25, 26-24, 25-17, 26-28, 15-13) to win the GSAC regular season title in Suprize, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Win GSAC Title in Five-set Thriller
1929 - Tom Vernon pulls off the "Great Saugus Train Robbery" [story]
locomotive
1898 - Actress Winifred Westover born in Oakland; estranged wife of William S. Hart & mother of his son [story]
Winifred Westover
1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]
vote tally
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Tam O'Shanter Restaurant at 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039.
Public Health Alerts Community of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A
The California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water and SCV Water invite the Santa Clarita Valley community to participate in a public comment period and upcoming virtual meeting.
SCV Water Well V201 Public Comment Period, Public Meeting
The MAIN the 81-seat theater in Old Town Newhall, has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring an unforgettable mix of comedy, drama and original theatrical works that will light up the stage.
The MAIN in Old Town Newhall Announces 2026 First Half Lineup
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the 2026-2027 Notice of Funding Availability and has scheduled informational meetings for organizations interested in applying for 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant funding.
Santa Clarita Non-Profits Can Apply for Community Development Block Grants
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced that Arene Oh, a senior at Valencia High School, has been honored with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon a young person by the U.S. Congress.
Valencia High Senior Earns Prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal
The Master's University women's basketball lost the first game of the Raider Classic tournament to Southern Oregon, 61-58 Thursday, Nov. 6 in Ashland, Ore.
TMU Hoops Drops Close One to Southern Oregon
Six players from The Master's University's women's soccer team have been named to the All-GSAC team, including GSAC Player of the Year Maddy Traylor, and Esteban Chavez has been named the conference's Coach of the Year.
Lady Mustangs Place Six on All-GSAC Soccer Team
The Master's University golf teams finished the fall leg of their 2025-26 season at the Firestorm Fall Invitational Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Buckeye, Ariz.
TMU Golf Ends Fall Season at ACU
The Master's University men's soccer players Trent Rickard and Clinton Mawusi have been named to the 2025 GSAC All-Conference presented by Under Armour Men's Soccer team.
Rickard, Mawusi Named All-GSAC in Men’s Soccer
1940 - William S. Hart deeds land for theater at Spruce & 11th Street to American Legion [story]
American Theater
The legendary Love Ride will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9. Ride with Grand Marshal Jay Leno and Honorary Grand Marshal Robert Patrick as well as thousands of motorcyclists from Glendale to the Santa Clarita Valley.
Nov. 9: Fundraising ‘Love Ride’ with Jay Leno to Castaic Lake
The Judicial Council of California has planned a public meeting for the "New Santa Clarita Courthouse Project" to be held 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. The meeting will be held in the Oak Room.
Nov. 12: Public Meeting for New Santa Clarita Courthouse Project
The Santa Clarita Valley Harmony Hills All-Voice Chorus will host its Christmas Dreams Radio Show 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge.
Nov. 22: Tickets Available for Christmas Dreams Radio Show
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, a coalition representing over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations and allied individuals, has honored Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes and Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo with the Movement Champion Award.
Schiavo Honored with Movement Champion Award at Ceremony
Each year, one of Santa Clarita’s most treasured events transforms Old Town Newhall into a shining display of holiday cheer.
Ken Striplin | Kicking Off the Holidays with Light Up Main Street
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