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1997 - Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]
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June 14: Community Hike at McHaddad Trailhead
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Join the city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation for a free Community Hike on Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m. at McHaddad Trailhead, located on the Old Road. Location will be on the Old Road, just north of freeway split. This is a guided hike at sunset that includes a beginner’s line dancing lesson...

May 10: Return of Boots in the Park at Central Park
Monday, Apr 21, 2025

Activated Events, the premier independent live events company, has announced the lineup for the return of Boots In The Park to Santa Clarita, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Central Park. This one-day country music extravaganza will feature a headline performance by Old Dominion. Also performing are...

April 12-13: Horseshoe Honky Tonk at Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025

Cowboy Festival “Horseshoe Honky Tonk” and “Watering Hole” at William S. Hart Park Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Round up your friends and get ready for a night of dancing, games and good vibes at Dancing into the Dusk, a late-night event at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. Line...

Aug 6: Sierra Hillbillies Host Summer Luau Dance
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club is inviting the public to its Summer Luau dance with Arizona caller Rick Gittelman. The Sierra Hillbillies will wear muumuus and Hawaiian shirts for the line dancing event at the Valencia Methodist Church Fellowship hall Aug 6 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Casual attire...

July 2: Sierra Hillbillies Independence Day Dance
Monday, Jun 19, 2023

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club invites the public to “Be Patriotic With Us” and attend an Independence Day Dance on Sunday, July 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355. Admission is $10 per dancer. The...

Feb. 6: Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club Hosting Super Sunday Tailgate Party
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will kick off Super Bowl celebrations a week early at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6. The Caller will be Rod Shuping, plus Betty McWilliams will lead line dancing at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA, 91355. The donation...

April 6: Santa Clarita Line Dance Night at Canyon Country Community Center
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019

Dust off your boots, and dance the night away at the city of Santa Clarita’s Line Dance Night, to be held at the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, April 6, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This is an adults only event (18 years of age and older) and is free to attend. No dancing experience...

Cruise Into April with Thursdays at Newhall
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Valencia Auto Center, charges into April with free events on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, including the popular “Revved Up” car show and the New Heights Artist Development Series. Thursdays@Newhall is an ongoing opportunity...

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Sarah Mahin as the first director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, the county’s consolidated department focused on homelessness solutions.
Board of Supervisors Appoints First Director of Homeless Services and Housing
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
July 10: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons is presenting three free webinar workshops on July 10, hosted by PCR Business Finance.
July 10: Small Business Week Workshops
1997 - Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]
El Trocadero restaurant
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be at Dick’s Sporting Goods 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 10 for Coffee with a Cop.
July 10: Coffee with a Cop at Dicks Sporting Goods
Santa Clarita Valley BandsCast will host a sneak preview of the SCV BandsCast Pirate Stage 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Eighth & Rail.
July 13: SCV BandsCast Sneak Preview Pirate Stage
ARTree has announced it has three volunteer positions available for its board.
Board Positions Available at ARTree
The city of Santa Clarita and Green Santa Clarita want you to be aware of Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Plastic Free July Challenge in Santa Clarita
California State University, Northridge, and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will present "Splash in the Water" at Castaic Lake, a free boating and water safety event for children ages 7-14. The program runs on Fridays beginning Friday, July 11 through Aug. 15.
July 11: ‘Splash in the Water’ at Castaic Lake Begins
For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Measure E Low-Income Senior Exemption Form, along with any necessary attachments, must be submitted via U.S. mail and postmarked by Monday, July 14.
July 14: Deadline for Measure E Tax Exemption Form
Each summer, families, friends and neighbors from across Santa Clarita eagerly await the return of a cherished tradition, an evening under the stars filled with live music, laughter and community spirit.
Ken Striplin | A Community-Favorite Tradition Returns to Central Park
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of five productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 7 to Saturday, July 12.
July 7-12: Five Productions Filming in SCV
1949 - Incorporation of Castaic Saddle Club; holds rodeos near future Castaic Lake (lower lagoon) [story]
1850 - Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California to look for gold [story]
Henry Newhall
Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer in Santa Paula has announced its summer event series, “Backyard Smoke & Sound” will kick off on Saturday, July 26.
July 26: Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer Will Host ‘Backyard Smoke & Sound’ Series
Experience and explore the outdoors with overnight camping, offering an unforgettable adventure in some of Los Angeles County’s most beautiful parks, including Castaic Lake.
Summer Camping Fun at L.A. County Parks
Beginning this past February, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal, initiated the roll out of its 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas throughout the State of California.
July 22: L.A. County Public Hearing on Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. and in regular open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at Santa Clarita City Hall. Among the items the council will consider is Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste's request to remove Planning Commissioner Denise Lite.
July 8: City Council Meets to Consider Removal of Planning Commissioner
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
church
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade started promptly at 9 a.m. with thousands of spectators lining the parade route which began at the Newhall roundabout and continued down Main Street through Old Town Newhall.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Announces Trophy Winners
1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Looking for when a specific entry in the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade will make its way down the parade route?
Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Lineup
ARTree Community Arts Center still has spots available for its "My Heart is Talking" workshop, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
July 8: ARTree ‘My Heart is Talking’ Workshop
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has issued a statement reflecting on the upcoming six-month anniversary of the Eaton Fire, which devastated large portions of Altadena and destroyed nearly 7,000 residential and commercial units.
Kathryn Barger | Eaton Fire Recovery Six-Month Anniversary
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