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1954 - C-46 cargo plane crashes at Saugus Drunk Farm; Civil Air Patrol chaplains parachute to safety [story]
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CSUN Student Band Gets Chance at Next Generation Jazz Festival
Thursday, Mar 1, 2018

Young musicians from all over the nation — inspired and motivated by their passion for jazz music — auditioned for the annual Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival (NGMJF). This year, a California State University, Northridge student-band will get the chance to share their love of music with the...

GO Big Jazz Band to Present 1917: The Year That Changed the Course of Jazz History
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

On Sunday, Nov. 19, GO Jazz Big Band Presents: 1917: The Year that Changed the Course of Jazz History at the West Ranch High School Theater, located at 26255 W. Valencia Blvd, Stevenson Ranch at 3:00 p.m. It wasn’t there—and then suddenly it was. It’s true: the uniquely American art form we call...

Oct. 14: Battle of the Bands, Road to Memphis
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017

Get ready for an afternoon of fabulous music, as seven bands put on their best show. The prize is a chance for the winner to stand on the stage in Memphis and let the world see what they are made of. Each is determined to play in Memphis, but they will first compete at the American Legion hall in Newhall...

Nov. 4: SCV Concert Band to Perform “A Night at the Movies”

The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will present “A Night at the Movies” on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. The program (subject to change) will include selections from Harry Potter, The Lion King, The Sound of Music, Star Wars, and much more. Make this an evening for the entire family. Tickets...

SCV Residents Recall Night of Terror in Vegas
Monday, Oct 2, 2017

A three-day country music event turned into hell on earth Sunday night in Las Vegas as a gunman opened fire on hundreds of music fans, killing at least 50 and injuring more than 400. Santa Clarita concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival recounted their night of terror as rapid-fire gunshots were...

Concert Series Devoted Entirely to CalARTS Alum
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2017

John Luther Adams (Photo: John Luther Adams Festival via Facebook)The largest-ever concert series devoted entirely to the music of renowned composer John Luther Adams (Music BFA 73) takes place this week (July 26-July 30). Hosted by SFJAZZ, the festival takes place in several venues in San Francisco,...

June 16: Opening Night of Jazz and Blues at Valencia Town Center
Thursday, Jun 1, 2017

No more wondering what to do on Friday nights because Friday, June 16th will be opening night as the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This will be the 18th year that the Valencia Jazz & Blues will feature regional, national and international entertainers...

Saugus High Seniors Win First Rod Bennett Scholarships
Monday, May 29, 2017

Saugus High School graduating seniors James Klipfel and Diego Rumer hold their Rod Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund certificates, awarded at Saugus High May 16. Photo: Stephen K. Peeples. Saugus High School graduating seniors James Klipfel and Diego Rumer received the first two Rod Bennett Memorial Scholarship...

June 25: Motown in Town 2 at the Hyatt
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Motown in Town is back on Sunday, June 25 from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Enjoy a live concert celebrating the music of The Temptations, Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and many more. You can also catch a beautiful art show, called “The Art of Motown,”...

COC Graduating Music Student Receives $21,000 Scholarship
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

College of the Canyons music student Justin Horwitz is one step close to his goal of becoming a music director thanks to a $21,000 transfer scholarship to Rider University in New Jersey. Unaware that the university offered talent scholarships, the 22-year-old was surprised by the scholarship offer, which...

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The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. The council will discuss plans for the former Whittaker-Bermite property.
Sept. 24: City Council to Discuss Plans for Whittaker-Bermite Property
The meeting of the Saugus Union School District Asset Management Advisory Committee was adjourned after a large crowd reportedly became unruly during the public comment session.
SUSD Committee Adjourns Meeting Due to Unruly Crowd
1954 - C-46 cargo plane crashes at Saugus Drunk Farm; Civil Air Patrol chaplains parachute to safety [story]
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The College of the Canyons Aerospace and Science Team has received a $300,000 grant from NASA’s Mentoring and Opportunities in STEM with Academic Institutions for Community Success program.
COC Receives $300,000 NASA Grant to Expand Student Access to STEM Fields
Bring along a furry friend to the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center's Purple Walk Domestic Violence Awareness 5K on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8-11 a.m. at the Center’s main facility 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 5: 5K Purple Walk Dogs Against Domestic Violence
Written and directed by Braddon Mendelson, produced by Heather Mendelson, and co-produced by Olive Branch Theatricals and Noisivision Studios, "Provenance" will take stage at the The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29.
Sept. 27-29: Braddon Mendelson to Present ‘Provenance’ at The MAIN
The Master's women's volleyball team opened Great Southwest Athletic Conference play on the road in Prescott, Ariz. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, defeating the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles in straight sets 28-26, 25-22, 25-18.
TMU Women’s Volleyball Opens Conference Play with Road Win
College of the Canyons freshman Sahya Kitabatake shot a two-under-par round of 70 to tie for medalist honors while helping the Cougars place fourth at the Western State Conference tournament at Sterling Hills Golf Club in Camarillo on Monday, Sept. 16.
Kitabatake Medals, Canyons Women Take Fourth at Sterling Hills Golf Club
One of the city of Santa Clarita community’s most cherished parks, David March Park is set to expand, Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., 28310 North Via Joyce Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Sept. 26: Community Invited to David March Park Expansion Groundbreaking
SRD Straightening Reigns, a therapeutic organization offering equine assisted psychotherapy, has been awarded $278,870 from the California State budget to improve mental health services.
California Awards $278,870 in Funding to SRD Straightening Reins
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees appointed Carlos Guerrero to fill the board seat in Area 5, effective immediately, at its special Wednesday, Sept. 18 meeting.
COC Board of Trustees Appoints Carlos Guerrero to Area 5 Seat
California Institute of the Arts alums Alyssa Dressman Lehner and Clara Plestis captured Emmy Awards at the 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Two Calartians Win 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Valencia High School's Choir will hold a fall concert, "Broadway, Movies & Media" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. at the Saugus High School Theatre, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Sept. 26-27: Valencia High Choir Presents Fall Concert ‘Broadway, Movies & Media’
As my wife, Virginia, and I stroll through our magnificent city, we admire the beautiful paseos and the expansive open spaces, but what really catches our eye, is the diverse works of art at every turn.
Bill Miranda | Santa Clarita Arts, a Journey Through Creativity
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and loved ones from respiratory viruses.
CDPH: Stay Up to Date on Vaccines
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library in collaboration with Santa Clarita Valley Libraries will have a silent Book Auction beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, through 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.
Sept. 30: Public Libraries to Host Silent Book Auctions
1863 - Gen. Edward F. Beale loans money to A.A. Hudson and Oliver P. Robbins to erect toll house in Newhall Pass [story]
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The Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino today announced the opening of multiple joint Local Assistance Centers to assist residents impacted by the Bridge and Line Fires.
Joint Assistance Centers Open for Residents Impacted by Bridge, Line Fires
Valencia Gynecology Associates, owned by longtime Santa Clarita Valley OB-GYN physician Don Nishiguchi, MD, has joined the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital network. 
Valencia Gynecology Assoc. Joins Henry Mayo Network
JCI Santa Clarita is proud to announce the upcoming Veteran’s Resource Fair, scheduled to take place on Sept. 21 at William S. Hart Park. 
Sept. 21: JCI Invites All Veterans to Upcoming Resource Fair
A "friendies" field tournament  is being  hosted by the Saugus Instrumental Music program, with support from Valencia High, later this month. 
Sept. 21: All Valley Showcase Comes to Valencia High
Public, member-supported 88.5 FM The SoCal Sound, Southern California’s leading Triple-A (adult album alternative) format radio station has announced the lineup for its inaugural “Year-End Bash” taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Dec. 7: CSUN Owned 88.5-FM The SoCal Sound Announces “Year End Bash” Lineup featuring Ben Gibbard
The Master's University cross-country teams continued their successful 2024 campaigns with strong finishes at the BIOLA Invitational on Friday, Sept. 13 at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton, Calif.
TMU Women Win, Men Place Second at XC Invitational
Sheriff’s Department Announces New Law Enforcement Gang Policy
LASD Announces New Policy on Law Enforcement Gangs
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