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Take Advantage of Our Great Outdoors
Monday, Jul 1, 2013

Ken Striplin As we move into the warm summer months, it’s a great time of year for you and your family to take full advantage of the city’s 70 miles of off-street trails, parks, swimming pools and paseos, as well as local hiking venues. One of the hallmarks of a healthy community is a wide variety...

Budgeting a Tight Ship
Saturday, Jun 1, 2013

Ken Striplin On July 1, our new city budget goes into effect for fiscal year 2013-14. As in past years, the new budget is balanced, on-time, and includes a 17 percent reserve. The City’s annual budget reflects the priorities of our City Council, including public safety, preserving open space, maintaining...

Brewers Win, But Kellar Throws Strike for SCV Dodger Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Milwaukee Brewers handed the L.A. Dodgers a 6-4 loss, but Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar pulled his weight on the pitcher’s mound. The 36th annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day drew more than 1,000 Santa Clarita Valley baseball fans to Dodger Stadium Saturday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers saluted...

Loads of Summer Fun in Santa Clarita

Ken Striplin One of the best aspects of living in Santa Clarita is the wide range of fun and healthy activities available, especially in the spring and summer months. As the weather starts to warm up, there is a lot to do here.  Whether you are interested in swimming, team sports, hiking or bicycling,...

Events Sprout in Springtime
Monday, Apr 1, 2013

Ken Striplin Spring has sprung in Santa Clarita, and with it come several great events and programs for you and your family to enjoy. The annual Earth Arbor Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Park. Several themed zones at the Earth Arbor Day Festival will...

Beautification is Happening All Over
Friday, Mar 1, 2013

Ken Striplin As I drive through our city, I am pleased with the results of our many beautification projects we’ve been able to complete over the last few years. Most recently, we completed the new Lyons Avenue monument sign adjacent to the Lyons/I-5 Corridor Beautification Project.  Right now, we...

McBean Park & Ride Coming
Friday, Feb 1, 2013

Ken Striplin As we begin our first quarter of the year, I want to share some of the exciting events and happenings here at the City. We have begun construction on a new Park and Ride facility at the McBean Transfer Station which will provide over 280 new parking spaces for commuters to access mass transportation...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013

In this episode: Santa Clarita officials, business owners and residents joined more than 150 voices to speak out against a proposed clean water tax at a public hearing in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday; A Canyon Country restaurant literally went up in flames Tuesday morning. Also: The Hart district school...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013

In this episode: The fiscal cliff was avoided Tuesday after the House voted to pass a belated compromise; New legislation would allow public-private partnerships to expand veteran housing; SB 1458 makes standardized test scores play a less important role in student evaluation. Also: Santa Clarita’s...

Jan. 15: New City Manager to Address VIA

Ken Striplin Santa Clarita’s new city manager, Ken Striplin, is headlining the Valley Industry Association’s January luncheon, giving local business leaders a chance to get to know the man who’s newly in charge of City Hall. “Mr. Striplin’s experience as Assistant City Manager means...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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