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1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb


LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Nov. 15-18: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017

Here is a list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for Nov. 15-18: Nov. 15: New Heights | Should I Create Art? at The MAIN Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. The City of Santa Clarita invites you to a free panel discussion for visual artists on how to overcome creative block. For a creative professional, a creative...

Nov. 15: New Heights Program Discussion, “Should I Create Art?”
Thursday, Nov 9, 2017

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the public is invited to the free New Heights program: “Should I Create Art?” from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at The MAIN, located at 24266 Main Street in Old Town Newhall. Two successful artists will give their advice on how to overcome your creative block as an artist and...

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony

The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently-serving military and their families, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Veterans Historical Plaza, located at 24275 N. Walnut Street. The ceremony...

SCAA to Participate in Sip & Shop, New Wonderland Exhibit to Open
Thursday, Nov 2, 2017

Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) Gallery will be participating in Sip & Shop and Light up Main Street events on Nov. 18. Sip & Shop will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by the tree lighting activities. The new Wonderland exhibit runs from Nov. 9 until Dec. 30. “We change...

Nov. 4-10: SC Library Branches to Hold Fall Bag Sale
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017

From Saturday, Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 10, the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host a Fall Bag Sale event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library during normal operating hours. For just $7, participants can fill a provided bag with any books...

Crime Blotter: Vehicle Burglary, Grand Theft, Assault in Newhall

Here is the Newhall (Zone 6) Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 10/16/17 to 10/22/17: 10/16/17, Monday Burglary – 23200 block Maple St., Newhall Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked shed and stole tools. Vehicle Burglary – 23200 block Agramonte Dr., Newhall Person(s)...

Deputies Nab Burglary Suspect
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

From the Facebook page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: On Monday, deputies responded to a residence in Newhall regarding a burglary that had occurred. Based on information provided, deputies recognized the suspect as being an individual that they had prior encounters with. The suspect...

Metro PCS Store in Newhall Burglarized
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017

Photo credit: Robert Gonzalez A Metro PCS Store in Old Town Newhall was burglarized early Wednesday morning, causing approximately $13,000 in damages, according to store officials. Robert Gonzalez, the store’s manager, said the suspect broke through the glass door at the front of the store, ripped...

Affordable Housing Comes to Santa Clarita
Thursday, Oct 19, 2017

City officials gathered Wednesday for the Grand Opening of “Three Oaks,” the first 100-percent affordable family development in Santa Clarita. Located on a site that once served as a Caltrans Park and Ride lot, the 1.6 acre site in Newhall was acquired by the city of Santa Clarita in 2010. Jointly...

Oct. 22: Fall Festival Spotlight Arts Center

Spotlight Arts Center, a local non-profit that provides free performing and visual arts classes to children in the Santa Clarita Valley, will hold its Fall Festival, Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event will serve as the center’s fundraiser and will include games, activities,...

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The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.
SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released
The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.
Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet
Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.
Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three
1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb
The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus District Education Center.
Dec. 16: Saugus Union School District Board Organizational Meeting
The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next Superintendent-President.
Nationwide Search Underway for New President
Ronni and Shepard Goodman met as students at California State University, Northridge in the 1960s and in the years since, they committed to supporting CSUN and empowering first-generation students to reach their highest aspirations.
CSUN Renames Academic Building to Honor $10 Million Gift
Every holiday season, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital employees provide support to local families through the William S. Hart Union High School District Annual Helping Families Program.
Henry Mayo Hospital Employees Support Local Families
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a statement regarding the Terrorist Attack in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah.
LASD Response to Australian Terrorist Attack on Hanukkah
Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass for median barrier work. The work will start after 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 and will end by 6 a.m. each morning to Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 15-19: I-405 Lane Reductions in Sepulveda Pass
Allie Miller scored a career-high 23 points and Bella Forker added a career-high 20 as The Master's University women's basketball team defeated the Life Pacific Warriors 72-42 Saturday, Dec. 13 in The MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Stay Undefeated in Conference Play
The Master's University men's basketball team stayed undefeated in GSAC play with a 92-82 home win over Life Pacific on Saturday, Dec. 13 in The MacArthur Center. 
Mustangs Use Strong First Half to Top LPU
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of four productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Dec. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 21.
Dec. 15-21: Four Productions Filming in SCV
1987 - Incorporation: Santa Clarita officially becomes a city [story]
first City Council
1931 - Season's first major storm deposits 9 inches of snow in Newhall, 10 in Saugus [story]
1931 snowfall
1900 - Automobile Club of Southern California founded; first car in SCV appeared 1902 [story]
Auto Club Topper
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted its annual Board Holiday Luncheon, a special gathering to celebrate and honor those who continue to uplift the club and the young people it serves.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Board Holiday Luncheon
Come and share your wish lists and take a photo with Santa in his holiday home through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at Valencia Town Center.
Photos With Santa at Valencia Town Center Through Christmas Eve
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to experience the magic of the holidays at the fifth annual Barnyard Light Tour on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 5-7:30 p.m. at William S. Hart Park.
Dec. 13: Holiday Sparkle Takes Over at Hart Park Barnyard Light Tour
The Old Town Newhall Public Library will host a Regency Blend: a Tea Making Social, Friday, Dec. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Dec. 19: ‘Regency Blend, A Tea Making Social’ at Newhall Library
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
LASD Reminds Drivers ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ this Holiday Season
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