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1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
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Oct. 27: An Evening with Almeda Bradshaw
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2017

Almeda Bradshaw is one of Montana’s talented Western singer-songwriters. Her love and appreciation for the western way of life is expressed in heartfelt songs that give voice to the westerner: cowboys, cowgirls, ranchers, farmers and more. A lifetime of writing and playing stringed instruments places...

Late Night Car Fire Ignites 4-Acre Blaze on 14 Freeway
Thursday, Oct 5, 2017

Firefighters extinguished a fire off the 14 freeway that sparked after a car engulfed in flames ignited brush off the shoulder of the northbound lanes. “A vehicle ran over a mattress on the freeway and the car caught fire,” said Supervising Fire Dispatcher Ed Pickett. “The car was on the right...

Early Morning Fire Guts Storage Shed at Junior High
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017

During a fire at Placerita Junior High School early Tuesday morning, flames in a one-story building overtook one of the school’s structures. Read complete story [here].

Nov. 4: “Wild West Roses” Theme at 24th Annual Rose Show
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society will host its 24th Annual Rose Show, themed “Wild West Roses,” on Saturday, November 4 at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall 91321. The rose show will be located in Hart Hall, and is Co-Sponsored by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks...

ARTree Fall Events for Kids
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017

Here is a sampling of the Fall Events going on at the ARTree: Junior Fall Sampler It may have the same name but the lessons are always different. This time even the teacher is different. If you were with us last fall then you know how much fun Ms. Terrie’s classes are. ARTree’s fall Junior Sampler...

Lyons Avenue Wells Fargo Robbed Second Time in Months

A bank robbery reported at the Wells Fargo on Lyons Avenue and Wiley Canyon Road is under investigation Monday, officials said. A call went out regarding a man matching the description of a serial bandit law enforcement officials are calling the “Seasoned Bandit.” The robbery was reported at 4:05...

City Eyeing Alternative to Lyons Extension
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017

On the heels of releasing its draft environmental impact report (EIR) for the Lyons Avenue and Dockweiler Drive extension, the city of Santa Clarita is setting its sights on an alternative that avoids extending Lyons and filters all traffic to Railroad Avenue via 13th Street. “The city of Santa...

Sept. 9: Kids Open Art Studio at ARTree
Monday, Sep 11, 2017

Flutterby Open Art Studio for kids will be held Saturday, September 9, and Saturday, October 2, from 10am to 1pm. Open studio time for children and their families with free use of art supplies. No prior registration needed. Just drop in. The studio is located at ARTree Community Arts Center 22508 6th...

Academy Swim Club Back-to-School Special
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017

Academy Swim Club is holding a Back-to-School Special. Bring in a friend, or refer one, to enroll in swim lessons and both of you will receive a free, private lesson. All new swimmers also get their first lesson free – a 25 minute private assessment lesson which allows club instructors to assess...

Officials Investigating Fatal Shooting at Oak Tree Gun Club

Updates as of Tuesday 11:45 p.m. with nature of investigation. Homicide detectives are investigating a report of a fatal shooting at Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall, officials said Wednesday. The Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station received a call at 9:10 p.m. regarding a shooting at the Oak Tree Gun Club,...

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The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.
March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land
Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026
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
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