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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Old Town Newhall – A Look Back at the Last Two Decades
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017

The bustling arts and entertainment district of Old Town Newhall we know today has transformed many times over the years. Take a look at this excerpt from a Los Angeles Times article from 1998: “Hope for Newhall’s Rebirth Rides on New Train Station” (September 18, 1998): “Tracing its...

Council Adopts Parking Space Rules, ‘In Lieu Fee’ for Old Town Newhall
Monday, Dec 18, 2017

At its meeting Tuesday night, the Santa Clarita City Council adopted a resolution to restore the city’s parking space requirements for new businesses in Old Town Newhall, and implement a “parking in lieu” fee for new businesses to help pay for more new parking in the Main Street area. The...

City Seeking Artists for 2018 Solo Exhibits
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita Arts and Events division is currently seeking proposals for solo exhibits for 2018 in the gallery space at The MAIN, the City’s newest arts venue in Old Town Newhall. Established and emerging visual artists/creatives are encouraged to apply. All visual arts media are eligible...

Dec. 2: Cowboys & Carols Open House at Hart Museum
Thursday, Nov 30, 2017

The William S. Hart Museum in Old Town Newhall and Friends of Hart Park will host their annual Cowboys & Carols Open House on Saturday, December 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Valencia High School Choir will provide carols, and Jesse Brazil will play violin solos. Admission is free. The Hart Mansion...

Thursdays at Newhall Features ’10 By 10,’ ‘Note for Note,’ Art Show in December
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in December with free artistic events in Old Town Newhall, including the popular 10 By 10 and Note By Note events and an artist reception at The MAIN. Thursdays@Newhall is an ongoing opportunity for residents...

Nov. 18: Road Closures Set for ‘Light Up Main Street’ in Old Town Newhall
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017

Santa Clarita’s annual “Light Up Main Street” holiday event returns to Old Town Newhall on Saturday, November 18 at 6 p.m., and a pair of road closures will be in effect beginning in the early afternoon. Lyons Avenue, between Walnut Street and Railroad Avenue, will be closed from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m....

Nov. 18: ‘Light Up Main Street’ Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017

City sidewalks will be lit in holiday style for the city of Santa Clarita’s yearly “Light Up Main Street” holiday celebration and tree lighting ceremony in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 6 p.m. “Light Up Main Street,” presented by Henry Mayo Newhall...

Thursdays@Newhall – Music, Dance, Cars and More in September
Monday, Sep 4, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in September with a mix of music, dancing, parties and much more. Thursdays@Newhall is an ongoing opportunity for residents of Santa Clarita to attend free shows and concerts and relax with friends on Thursday...

Old Town Newhall Parking Plans On Hold; Fees Re-Evaluated
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017

An Old Town Newhall parking plan that would cost businesses thousands of dollars to expand into Santa Clarita is being re-evaluated after the area’s small-business owners expressed concerns. A “park once” plan for Old Town Newhall ultimately would put a parking structure on either side of the “downtown”...

Monthly Message from City’s Mayor
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2017

As our first president George Washington said, “We must consult our means rather than our wishes.” That is the same conservative fiscal approach which has served our City well over the past 30 years. From my time in the State Assembly, I have seen the challenge of balancing a budget first hand. I...

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The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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 in 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]
reburial
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