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Metrolink to Get New Ticket Vending Machines
Friday, Dec 12, 2014

[Supv. Antonovich] – With antiquated ticket vending machines consistently breaking down leaving passengers without means to purchase appropriate fare to ride the train, the Metrolink Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion by Directors Antonovich and Krekorian to expedite the purchase...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014

Homicide detectives are investigating an apparent suicide near the Metrolink station in Newhall. The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation is giving 14 local teachers a total of $15,000 to help buy educational tools. The weekly Thursday at Newhall arts and entertainment events on Main Street...

Man Struck, Killed by Metrolink Train in Newhall

Update: The victim has been identified as Joe Miller, 23, of Las Vegas.   [KHTS] – A man reportedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a mid-day Metrolink commuter train carrying 95 passengers. The person, who was not identified by officials, reportedly committed suicide around 2:30...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, February 10, 2014
Monday, Feb 10, 2014

16-year-old Hunter Baugher of Ojai died Sunday while riding a motorcycle in the Santa Clarita Valley. Saugus Union School Distroct officials are still awaiting word from the Attorney General’s office on how to proceed to remove a board member from office. William S. Hart Baseball-Softball is celebrating...

Rail Stop Near Burbank Airport Should Help SCV Commuters

[KHTS] – Metrolink will soon add an additional stop on the Antelope Valley Line connecting the Santa Clarita Valley to the Burbank Airport. The Antelope Valley Line runs from Lancaster to Los Angeles, and stops in downtown Burbank. Currently the fastest route to the Bob Hope Airport for Metrolink...

Budget Ax Slashes Metrolink Holiday Toy Train
Friday, Dec 6, 2013

An annual tradition for the last 16 years is no more after the decision to close a funding gap resulted in the cancelation of Metrolink’s Holiday Toy Express. The decision to cancel the event was made to help shore up a $10.2 million funding gap for the 2013-14 Fiscal year according to the agency’s...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013

In this episode: State Senator Steve Knight says he’ll seek Congressman Howard Buck McKeon’s seat if Buck bows out of the 2014 race; No one was hurt Monday night when a train struck a car in Newhall. Also: Friends and family of actor Paul Walker and Santa Clarita resident Roger Rodas gathered...

Driver Leaps from SUV Just Before Train Hits It
Monday, Dec 2, 2013

No one was injured when a Metrolink train stuck a vehicle in Newhall Monday night. The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Newhall Avenue. The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee reportedly made a right turn onto a handicap ramp and jumped out of the vehicle before...

MTA Breaks Ground on Metrolink Station at Burbank Airport (Video)
Friday, Jun 21, 2013

Burbank Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy with Supervisor Antonovich at the groundbreaking ceremony. [Supv. Antonovich] – Along with other public officials and  community members, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, MTA Chairman and Metrolink Director, presided over the official groundbreaking ceremony of...

Video: Santa Rides into Newhall on the Holiday Toy Express
Monday, Nov 26, 2012

Warning chimes sounded and the crowd roared at a railroad crossing in Newhall Sunday night as a thoroughly decorated train pulled into the Jan Heidt Metrolink station. The Holiday Toy Express travels through six counties to collect gifts for the less fortunate and this year, the train has partnered with...

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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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