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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Prop. 30 Not a Panacea, Newhall School Officials Warn
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012

[NSD] – Officials of the Newhall School District breathed a little easier today with the passage of Proposition 30, the governor’s tax initiative that was designed to head off deep cuts to education. “We are grateful that the voting public kept us from deeper cuts by passing Prop. 30,” said...

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012

Every school in the Saugus, Newhall and Castaic School Districts scored 800 or better in the 2012 Academic Performance Index, according to a report released today by State Superintendent Tom Torlakson. Of the 57 local schools reporting, only six received scores less than 800. The Superintendent was also...

Newhall District Schools Ace API Scores

The October 11th release of the California’s Academic Performance Index (API) report validates the strong performance of the ten elementary schools within the Newhall School District. Newhall’s district-wide API increased from 903 last year to 906 this year. Last year, when the district’s API rose...

Stevenson Ranch School Wins National Blue Ribbon
Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012

[NSD] – U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced Wednesday that Stevenson Ranch Elementary School, in the Newhall School District, has been named one of 219 National Blue Ribbon public schools. A total of 269 public and private schools have been recognized. Only twenty-four schools in...

Hundreds of Newhall District School Kids Walk on Wednesdays

Hundreds of students from Old Orchard, Valencia Valley and Meadows Elementary Schools participated in the “We Walk Wednesdays” kick-off Oct. 3, which was also National Walk To School Day. “The goal of the program is to encourage kids to walk to school to improve their health and cut...

Oct. 23: State of the Newhall School District Event
Monday, Sep 24, 2012

The Newhall School District will hold its annual State of the District and Comprehensive Plan Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Wiley Canyon Elementary School. Discussion topics will include personnel, business, instruction and governance in the Newhall School District. The public is invited and dinner...

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Newhall School District Visual Arts Program, recently unveiled a new Common Spaces: Art in Public Places display at the Community Wall located at Westfield Valencia Town Center.  The exhibit, “Representing Student Artists of the Newhall School District,”...

Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012

Thousands of pieces of student-created art went on display Tuesday during the Newhall School District’s annual Art Show at Valencia Valley Elementary. The district-wide showcase included artwork from every grade level in all 10 of the district’s schools. Each student submitted his or her...

Sunday, Jun 3, 2012

[NSD] – Thousands of pieces of student art from across the Newhall School District will be on display for public viewing Tuesday, June 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Valencia Valley School, 23601 Carrizo Drive, Valencia. NSD’s Visual Arts Program reaches two thousand fourth and fifth grade students...

Friday, May 25, 2012

[NSD] – The Newhall School District’s 2012 Spring Concerts will be presented on Tuesday, May 29; Wednesday, May 30; Thursday, May 31; and Friday June 1, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, at Wiley Canyon Elementary School. The student orchestras and choruses of Meadows, Newhall, Oak Hills, Pico Canyon,...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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