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Antonovich, Weste Being Inducted into Court of Lord Chamberlain
Thursday, Jul 10, 2014

This is the fifth year of the festival at Rivendale Park in Towsley Canyon. To mark the occasion, the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is adding a new celebration to it opening night gala Friday, July 11: The Court of the Lord Chamberlain, honoring those who have made a significant contribution to...

Apartments Planned for Historic Newhall School Site
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014

[KHTS] – A century-old Newhall schoolhouse was purchased and recently demolished because nothing protected it, a Santa Clarita planning official said Monday. The Newhall school building originally was built in 1913, but razed recently to build an apartment complex at 24514 Kansas Street, officials...

New Owner Bulldozes 1913 Newhall School Building
Friday, Jul 4, 2014

All that’s left of the historic schoolhouse is in some roll-off bins. What used to be the only remaining part of the 100-year-old, two-story wooden Newhall School building is gone, and Historical Society officers are none too happy. According to a source familiar with the property at 24514 Kansas...

Summer Fun in Santa Clarita | Message from the Mayor
Monday, Jun 2, 2014

Summer in the city is a great time to enjoy a wide variety of programs, events and experiences – everything from music and movies, to swimming and sunning help make Santa Clarita a great place to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Here are a few happenings the City has planned for you and your family...

Mayor’s Monthly Message – May 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014

We’ve all been reading a lot about water conservation.  The local water companies have requested that everybody reduce their water use by 20%.   I wanted to share with you some of the things your City is doing to reduce its water consumption and offer a few conservation tips you and your family...

Council Election Roundup and City’s Next Steps
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014

[News Release] – The City of Santa Clarita’s 2014 election certification will be agendized for the Tuesday, April 22, 2014 City Council meeting.  Unofficial Election results show a voter turnout of 14,870 and details are available at VoteSantaClarita.com. Prior to that date, the City Clerk’s...

Weste, McLean Win Reelection; Acosta Looking Good for 3rd Seat

Laurene Weste Mayor Laurene Weste won an unprecedented fifth term on the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday, finishing in first place for the first time. Councilwoman Marsha McLean finished second and returns for a fourth term. Newcomer Dante Acosta, a financial advisor and Gold Star father from Canyon...

Mayor’s Monthly Message
Sunday, Apr 6, 2014

What’s good for business is good for Santa Clarita. This long-held City philosophy has helped Santa Clarita businesses prosper and thrive.  Business owners in Santa Clarita benefit from a highly educated local workforce, and a strong, pro-business climate with support from the Chamber of Commerce,...

Library Board Just a Formality?
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

Your vote for City Council will also elect new members onto our Library Board of Trustees. The two positions run concurrently, and the latter comprises the “local control” portion of our library contract with LSSI. All voters should consider candidate commitment and understanding of libraries...

Council: McLean, Mercado-Fortine, Weste Lead Money Race
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita City Council candidates filed financial disclosure forms to meet a Jan. 31 deadline, according to city records. The semiannual disclosures are for City Council races cover the period Jan. 1 to June 30, and July 1 to Dec. 31, 2013. The election will be held April 8 this year. Here’s...

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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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