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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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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals’ “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” will perform Fridays-Sundays, through Oct. 19 at Valencia Town Center. In the sanctuary of a bedroom, away from the glittering facade of a lavish wedding reception, five women discover they’re not alone in feeling...

Sept. 6-14: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Which Way The Wind Blows’
Monday, Sep 1, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals has announced its upcoming production of “Which Way the Wind Blows,” will run Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center. The Olive Branch is located at 24201 Valencia Blvd #2283, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Which Way the Wind...

July 12-27: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘The Olympians, a Muse-ical’
Thursday, Jul 3, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals announces the premiere of “The Olympians,” an electrifying new musical that challenges the patriarchy of Mount Olympus through the eyes of its most powerful goddesses. This jukebox musical production will run weekends from July 12-27, at The Olive Branch venue on...

The Encore Society’s ‘Guys & Dolls’ Workshop, Seniors Only Program
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals has announced the launch of The Encore Society’s “Guys & Dolls” workshop, marking a milestone as the first seniors-only musical theater program in the Santa Clarita Valley. This innovative initiative, designed exclusively for participants ages 55 and up,...

May 10-25: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Jeeves in Bloom’
Friday, May 2, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals has announced its latest production, “Jeeves in Bloom,” running May 10-25 at The Olive Branch at the Valencia Town Center. In this charming adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse’s classic tales, the ever-capable butler Jeeves finds himself navigating yet another of...

Nov. 30: ‘Plaid Tidings’ A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid
Monday, Nov 18, 2024

Olive Branch Theatricals will present “Plaid Tidings: A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid” weekends beginning Saturday, Nov. 30- Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Patios at Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355. Just in time for the holidays, the legendary Plaids come...

Olive Branch Theatricals ‘Pinkalicious the Musical’
Monday, Oct 7, 2024

Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with “Pinkititis,” an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe, a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only...

Sept. 27-29: Mendelson Presents ‘Provenance’ at The MAIN
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024

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 St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29. Prepare for an enthralling journey...

Sept. 27-29: The MAIN to Host ‘Provenance’
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024

Presented by Noisivision Studios and Olive Branch Theatricals, “Provenance” by Braddon Mendelson will be performed at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall, Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29. When two roommates learn the origin of an 18th-century French game table, the stories of those who possessed...

July 6-21: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Friday, May 10, 2024

Santa Clarita’s Olive Branch Theatricals will offer a production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” July 6 – 21. Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. Olive Branch Theatricals’ first musical production of the 2024 season will...

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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]
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