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1847 - Gen. Andres Pico (as in Pico Canyon) surrenders to Col. John C. Fremont, effectively ending the war between U.S. and Mexico [story]
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Oct. 10: SCV Democrats to Bestow Awards
Thursday, Oct 8, 2015

[DAA] – The Santa Clarita Valley is a known to be a Republican stronghold. On Saturday, Santa Clarita’s Democratic Alliance for Action will recognize individuals who are leading the fight to turn the SCV from red to blue. The DAA’s first-ever awards luncheon will take place at the Valencia...

COC Board to Consider Alternative Voting Area Maps
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015

The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees will consider three different voting-area maps as it moves forward with plans to split the community college district into five “trustee areas” for purposes of voting. At present, the five trustees hold numbered seats but are elected at-large by all voters...

COC Board to Divide Trustee Seats Into Voting Districts
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees adopted two resolutions Wednesday to initiate the process of a “by-area” election system as well as the criteria of how these areas will be determined. A “by-area” election system is where a district is divided into trustee areas...

Judge: No Cumulative Voting in City Elections

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ruled that cumulative voting cannot be used in the 2016 Santa Clarita City Council election. Cumulative voting – where people could choose to cast up to 3 votes for their favorite City Council member, was agreed upon as part of a California Voting Rights...

Saugus to Hold Hearing on Splitting Into Voting Districts
Saturday, Sep 19, 2015

The governing board of the Saugus Union School District will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 29, on the plan to split the district into five parts for purpose of school board elections. Heretofore, the district has been served by a five-member board elected by all voters in the school district....

Even-Year Elections Coming to Saugus, If Supervisors Agree
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2015

The Saugus Union School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening move its elections from odd years to even years – coinciding with the presidential and gubernatorial elections, when more people vote. District officials said the switch is needed to settle a voting rights lawsuit filed in May. The...

Saugus School District to Ask County to Consolidate Elections
Thursday, Jul 2, 2015

In hopes of settling a voting-rights lawsuit, the Saugus elementary school board has called a special meeting for July 7 to consider asking the county to change its elections from odd years to even years, when more people typically vote. The move would cancel the school board election that’s otherwise...

Local Man Sues Saugus School District Over Election Process
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015

Soliz A Santa Clarita man filed suit Tuesday against the Saugus Union School District, alleging its at-large elections are in violation of the California Voting Rights Act, according to court documents. Jim Soliz, who also sued the city and COC, seeks “injunctive relief requiring the SUSD to implement...

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The former CEO of The Painted Turtle in Lake Hughes, a nonprofit specialty camp for children with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, has been charged with embezzling $5.2 million from the organization during his tenure from 2018-2025.
Former CEO Charged with Embezzling $5.2M from The Painted Turtle Camp
Animation Career Review, an online resource for students researching careers in animation, game design, graphic design and related fields, has recognized the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia in multiple categories in its recently released 2025 Graphic Design School Rankings.
CalArts Ranks Among Top Graphic Design Schools in U.S.
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) released the following statement on Friday, Jan. 9 in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed 2026–27 State Budget.
Pilar Schiavo | California State Budget
New Global Adventures, headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley, has released its 2026 calendar of events.
New Global Adventures 2026 Events
NewHydrogen, Inc., a Santa Clarita-based business and the developer of ThermoLoop, has announced the appointment of Ryan Patrick as Senior Chemical Engineer.
Ryan Patrick Joins NewHydrogen as Senior Chemical Engineer
Antelope Valley Medical Center has expanded its pediatric services with the introduction of a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, designed to provide life-saving care for critically ill children.
AV Medical Center Opens Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The Santa Clarita Valley community is invited to come together for an evening of food, fun and meaningful impact at the inaugural Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Crab Fest Fundraiser, hosted by the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Feb 28: Cracking Crab for a Cause, Sam Dixon Crab Fest Fundraiser at Elks Lodge
The California Department of Public Health is alerting health care providers and the public that influenza activity and hospital admissions are increasing across the state.
CDPH Urges Vaccination, Timely Treatment as Influenza Cases Rise
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business Choice Awards honorees, who will be honored at the 103rd Awards + Installation, taking place this year at CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355, on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.
SCV Chamber Announces Business Choice Award Honorees
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Regular Board Meeting and the Upper Santa Clara Valley Joint Powers Authority Regular Meeting, both previously scheduled for Jan. 20, have been canceled.
SCV Water Agency Board, USCV Joint Powers Meetings Canceled
1847 - Gen. Andres Pico (as in Pico Canyon) surrenders to Col. John C. Fremont, effectively ending the war between U.S. and Mexico [story]
treaty table
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a Winter Bag Sale Saturday, Jan.31 - Sunday, Feb. 8.
Jan. 31- Feb. 8: Friends of the Library Winter Bag Sale
Registration is now open for the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester, which begins Monday, Feb. 9.
COC Spring 2026 Registration Now Open
California State University, Northridge’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is expanding from 15 to 18 different sites throughout Los Angeles county, with the goal of assisting as many low-income taxpayers as possible.
CSUN VITA Clinic Expanding Free Tax Prep Service Locations
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Jan. 15 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
ARTree Community Arts Center Workshops and Spring Classes are available for enrollment.
ARTree Workshops, Spring Classes Available
The opportunity to secure a spot for the 2026-2027 school year at SCVi Charter School is now available. SCVi has launched its enrollment lottery, inviting families to explore tuition-free, learner-centered education.
SCVi Charter School Welcomes New Applicants for 2026-27 School Year
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of 13 productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 12-18: What’s Filming in the Santa Clarita Valley
Avery Jackson and Brayden Miner both had 25 points as The Master's University men's basketball team knocked off Embry-Riddle Thursday, Jan. 8 by a score of 84-77 in The MacArthur Center.
TMU Holds off ERAU in Narrow Win
The Master's University swim squads opened the 2026 leg of their season Wednesday, Jan. 7 competing against multiple NCAA schools on the campus of BIOLA University in La Mirada.
TMU Swim Kicks off New Year at BIOLA Meet
1937 - Boeing 247 crashes at Santa Clara Divide; 5 dead, 8 injured [story]
plane crash
1963 - Abandoned SPRR Newhall Depot burns down; chilly hobos blamed [story]
abandoned SPRR Newhall depot in ruins
This week marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire. As I reflect on the past year and look toward what lies ahead, my message to survivors is clear: I see your pain, I respect your resilience and I remain committed to walking with you on the long road ahead.
Kathryn Barger | One Year Later
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