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1943 - Actor William S. Hart announces intent to bequeath Newhall estate to the public [story]
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Serving Our Residents
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016

Ken Striplin One of the most important ways we serve you is through our online [Resident Service Center]. Would you be surprised to learn that last year, we processed more than 21,000 online requests via the Resident Service Center? We pride ourselves on responding quickly. In surveys, you, the community,...

City Manager to Discuss Economic Trends, Future Plans
Thursday, Jan 7, 2016

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin joins the Valley Industry Association on Jan. 19 to discuss local economic trends and updates on major city issues. Also on the agenda for the luncheon will be the city’s five-year strategic plan, “Santa Clarita 2020,” which includes information...

Happy Holidays
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2015

Ken Striplin On behalf of everyone at City Hall, I want to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. It has certainly been a busy year at the City and next year promises to be equally as exciting. Most recently, the City launched two important websites in which I would like for you to be...

Walk, Run, Heel
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

Ken Striplin October is a great month for special events in the city of Santa Clarita, and this year, there is something for everyone. Check out the 15th annual Bow Wows and Meows Pet Fair on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hart Park. Got kids? Then you won’t want to miss the Child...

A New Day for Newhall | City Manager Ken Striplin
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015

Over the last several years, the city and its partners have worked hard to revitalize our downtown. After talking with merchants and property owners in the area, we rebranded it “Old Town Newhall.” We have also added several public infrastructure projects including the Newhall Community Center,...

Teen Brains on Pot
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2015

Ken Striplin One of the topics we are very focused on at City Hall is combating drug use among teens. Informing and protecting our youth from the devastation of drug abuse is not just a city issue but also a global one. In an effort to best educate and support a drug free lifestyle, we’ve teamed up...

Water Wise
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2015

Ken Striplin As you drive through our city these days, you have probably noticed that the grass on the center medians is no longer being watered. By order of the governor, cities are mandated to reduce their water use and specifically can no longer water grass medians. Reducing water use is something...

Hike, Swim, Read, Listen This Summer
Monday, Jun 1, 2015

Ken Striplin If you are wondering what there is to do in Santa Clarita this summer, the city of Santa Clarita has some great ideas. Whether you and your family enjoy swimming, hiking, bicycling, music, reading, shopping or dining, you can do it all right here at home. The city’s 70 miles of off-street...

Fun Times Ahead
Friday, May 1, 2015

Ken Striplin As we approach the summer months, it’s time to plan for outdoor outings and events. We hope you will make plans to enjoy the terrific programs and facilities right here in Santa Clarita. Whether it’s a swim program, free concert in the park or viewing an international cycling event,...

Enjoy Our Open Spaces
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015

Ken Striplin Santa Clarita’s 8,500 acres of preserved open space, our miles of off-street bicycle and pedestrian paths and well-maintained trails are absolutely some of the best amenities in our community. Now that it’s spring, why not take the opportunity to enjoy them with your family? Our city...

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that industry business customers, including registration services and vehicle dealerships, currently “posting fees” (a type of payment-only transaction) at an Industry Business Center (IBC) or other DMV office will instead be required to use the DMV’s Vehicle Industry Services online channel. 
DMV Industry Business Customers To Now Use Online Payment Channel
Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center (TLC) at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as a 17-year-old.
Longest-Serving COC Employee Retires After 44 Years of Service
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days:
Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk
Congregation Beth Shalom invites the community to its showing of "Boy on the Run" on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the CBS Social Hall, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Jan. 12: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Boy on the Run’
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
Supes Unanimously Approve Day of Mourning for Late President Jimmy Carter
Carefully sorting through the detritus — mostly animal bones — of an archaeological excavation that took place in Germany in the 1930s, California State University, Northridge anthropologist Hélène Rougier found inches-long bone fragments that offer a glimpse of what life was like for early modern humans more than 40,000 years ago.
CSUN Prof’s Research Offers Glimpse of Life for Early Europeans More Than 40,000 Years Ago
With critical fire weather conditions and a major wind event forecasted to affect Southern California from the afternoon on Jan. 7 through Jan. 8, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.
Jan. 7-8: High Winds Mean High Fire Danger
The Master's University men's and women's swim teams began the spring semester with strong performances at the Westmont vs. TMU Dual Meet Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.
TMU Swim defeats Westmont in Tight Duel
The Master's University men's basketball team lost its conference opener on the road to Hope International 82-64 Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.
TMU drops GSAC opener to Hope International
College of the Canyons men's basketball played to an 83-77 road victory at L.A. Pierce College on Saturday, Jan. 4 to close out its non-conference schedule in winning fashion.
Cougars Close Out Non-Conference Schedule with 83-77 Victory at L.A. Pierce
1943 - Actor William S. Hart announces intent to bequeath Newhall estate to the public [story]
William S. Hart
A memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of Kuredjian’s memorial on Poe Parkway and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.
Jan. 8: Ceremony Honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian
Princess Cruises, known around the world as “The Love Boat,” is celebrating six decades of delivering dream vacations and happiness to millions of cruisers with a special 14 day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on Dec. 6.
Princess Cruises Announces Diamond Anniversary Voyage
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings throughout Southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley.
High Wind Warning, Dust Advisory for SCV
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Café con Leche, 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Funburger, 23460 Cinema Drive, Unit J, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Feb. 4: Latino Business Alliance Café con Leche
College of the Canyons mens basketball split its two games of the 34th Annual Cougar Holiday Classic, topping Orange Coast College on day one before falling to tourney champions Mt. San Antonio College in the finale.
COC Splits Tourney Games, Falls in Championship Round of Cougar Holiday Classic
California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Governmental Organization, the Health Committee and the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Valladares Announces Committee Assignments for Legislative Session
The California Highway Patrol wrapped up its New Year’s Maximum Enforcement Period with 481 DUI arrests during the 30 hour campaign, averaging one arrest every four minutes.
CHP’S New Year’s Crackdown Nets Arrests, Highlights Traffic Dangers
Join VIA and leading experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for a Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat luncheon presentation, Friday, Feb. 21 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the College of the Canyons Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.
Feb. 21: VIA Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat Luncheon
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 businesses award recipients who will be honored at the 2025 Awards and Installation beginning with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
SCV Chamber Announces Business Choice Award Honorees
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 12.
Jan. 6-12: Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
Located at Valencia Summit Park in the former YMCA building, the 12,000-square-foot Valencia Community Center is officially open for residents to visit.
Ken Striplin | New Year, New Community Center!
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 on Monday, Jan. 20, at 8 a.m.
Jan. 20: Join The City’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk
1800 - Teuteu, 34, wife of village captain, baptized (as Tomasa) at S.F. Mission; born at Tochonanga (Eternal Valley area) in 1766, before Europeans arrived [record]
village map
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