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1990 - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [story]
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Ken Striplin | Preserving a Community Treasure, William S. Hart Park
Monday, Jun 23, 2025

“My ranch William S. Hart Park is for the benefit of the American Public of every race and creed.” – William S. Hart William S. Hart Park has been a cherished part of the Santa Clarita community for nearly 70 years. Whether it’s enjoying a peaceful walk through the picturesque trails, visiting...

SAG-AFTRA, Studios Reach Tentative Deal
Thursday, Nov 9, 2023

By Hillel Aron LOS ANGELES (CN) — Entertainment studios and the Screen Actors Guild, which represents actors who appear in movies and television shows, have a tentative deal for a new contract, ending a 118-day strike, the longest in the union’s history. In a statement posted to the social media...

Sept 26: CSUN to Host Aspiring Filmmakers from the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023

Nearly 50 students from the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet will learn how to turn their Hollywood dreams into reality when they visit California State University, Northridge’s film program on Tuesday, Sept 26. The students from the downtown Los Angeles high school will have an opportunity...

Jimmy Kimmel Returning as Oscars Host
Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022

Courtesy Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC/Jeff Lipsky) Emmy Award-winning late-night talk show host and producer Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 95th Oscars, executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner announced Monday. Kimmel hosted back-to-back broadcasts in 2017 (89th Awards) and...

Academy Promotes Jenny Galante VP Revenue, Business Development
Monday, Jul 18, 2022

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promoted Jenny Galante to executive vice president, revenue and business development, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced Monday. Galante will report directly to Kramer. In this newly created position, Galante will drive global revenue growth for the...

Academy Announces 366 Feature Films Eligible for 2020 Best Picture Oscar
Thursday, Feb 25, 2021

Photo credit: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Facebook page. Three hundred sixty-six feature films are eligible for the 2020 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday. To be eligible for consideration under rules provisions implemented for the 93rd...

Academy’s Newest Dialogue Tackles Representation in Casting
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020

Part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Academy Aperture 2025 equity and inclusion initiative, “Academy Dialogues: It Starts With Us” is a new series of virtual panels, with conversations about race, ethnicity, gender, history, opportunity and the art of filmmaking. The Academy’s...

Newsom to Unveil Film, Television Production Guidelines
Thursday, May 21, 2020

By Matthew Renda (CN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom told Hollywood workers they can expect the state to unveil guidelines regarding film and television production on Monday, outlining a process for the entertainment industry to get back to work. “We’re looking … to allow some work to be done and to allow...

Traveler with Measles Virus Visits LAX, Hollywood
Monday, Aug 26, 2019

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health wants to identify people who are at risk for the measles virus and may have been exposed to a non-resident person with measles who traveled to the county while infectious. Other people may have been exposed to measles since public locations were visited...

91st Academy Awards Nominations to be Announced Tuesday
Thursday, Jan 17, 2019

The 91st Academy Awards nominations in all 24 Oscar categories will be announced in a two-part live presentation on Tuesday via global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the Academy’s digital platforms – Twitter, YouTube, Facebook – a satellite feed and local broadcasters. 5:20:00 a.m. Pacific...

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<strong>1990</strong> - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/mugs/delshannon_runaway.jpg" alt="Del Shannon" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1919</strong> - First publication of weekly Newhall Signal newspaper, $2 a year [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2424t.jpg" alt="Signal Century" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
College of the Canyons Women's Tennis picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, a 5-4 conference victory over visiting Bakersfield College.
Canyons Women’s Tennis Picks Up First Victory 5-4 Over Bakersfield
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
Feb. 11: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Soroptimist of Valencia Third Annual Laughs for a Cause 2026 will celebrate women in comedy on Thursday, April 16, with a lineup of women who have helped define, and continue to elevate, the world of comedy. The fundraiser benefits the Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" and "Dream It Be It" programs.
April 16: Third Annual Soroptimist of Valencia Laughs for Cause at Hart & Main
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for its February Business After Hours Mixer at FastSigns. The networking mixer will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at FastSigns
Youth Sports Coaches are needed for 2026 Spring 6-on-6 Flag Football for the city of Santa Clarita Youth Sports program.
Santa Clarita Seeks Youth Sports Coach Volunteers for 6-on-6 Flag Football
Aspire Fiber will host a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the kickoff of its high-speed fiber optic network construction in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.
Feb. 25: Aspire Fiber Ribbon Cutting at Canyon Country Farmer’s Market
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, where the council will discuss, and consider approving, the city of Santa Clarita's proposed, new five-year strategic plan, "Santa Clarita Pathway Forward."
Feb. 10: Council to Discuss ‘Santa Clarita Pathway Forward’ Five-Year Plan
The California Highway Patrol is game-day ready for Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s biggest event of the season. With this year’s big game headed to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, on Sunday Feb. 8, the CHP urges fans across the state to make smart, responsible decisions, whether they’re attending the game in person, heading to a watch party or celebrating at home.
CHP is Super Bowl Game-Day Ready for Football’s Biggest Weekend
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. to recieve updates on the temporary public art murals project, 2026 Poetry Project and 2026 city events.
Feb. 12: Arts Commission Updates on Public Art, Sidewalk Poetry, Events
The final week of Foothill League soccer competition produced some changes in the middle of the pack in the boys standings, but not at the top. There was, however, a swap at the top in the girls standings. And the closer a team is to the top, the better its chances of making the playoffs.
Foothill League Soccer: Standings Final, Playoffs Ahead
<strong>1988</strong> - Saugus Speedway owners demolish historic Bonelli Ranch House [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/gt8803.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/gt8803.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/gt8803t.jpg" alt="Bonelli House" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, "7th Circuit," by Yuliia Savenko on view through March 3, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
‘7th Circuit’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is asking: "Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone?"
SCV Sheriff’s Station Urges Residents to ‘Know Your Evacuation Zone’
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a call for new members for its Artist Selection Committee.
City Issues Call for New Artist Selection Committee Members
From Saturday, Feb. 7 through March 1, Ross Dress for Less customers in the Santa Clarita Valley can support Power Hour, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley's after-school homework help, tutoring and mentorship program.
Feb. 7-March 1: SCV Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser at Ross Dress for Less
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited at least one public location in Los Angeles county while infectious. This is the third case of measles reported by Public Health in the past week, the cases are not related.
Public Health Confirms Third Travel-Related Measles Case
The monthly Santa Clarita Artists Association Plein Air painting meetup is free and open to the public. This month the group will meet on Friday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-noon at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center.
Feb. 20: SCAA Plein Air Meetup at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
On the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, a trip for families and members of the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers girls' hockey team from California ended in tragedy with one father killed and seven injured.
GoFundMe Launched for Emergency Support for Greenwald Family
Gilchrist Farm will host its Valentine's Celebration Weekend Saturday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390.
Feb. 14-15: Valentine’s Weekend Celebration at Gilchrist Farm
I have heard from hundreds of constituents this week about a bill coming to the Senate, and I wanted to flag it for you as well.
Suzette Martinez Valladares | California State Driving Tax
It had to go to overtime but The Master's University women's basketball team was able to come out on top 70-67 to defeat the Hope International Royals Tuesday night, Feb. 3 in The MacArthur Center and take over first place in the GSAC.
OT Thriller Puts Lady Mustangs in Top Spot
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