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Nov. 14-18: Go Wild for Wilde with ‘Earnest’ at PAC
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012

The COC theatre department will present Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners “The Importance of Being Earnest” Nov. 14-18 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Black Box Theatre. Poking fun at Victorian manners and commenting on the romantic entanglements of British high society,...

COC Goes Ape: Presentation Nov. 7 on ‘Vanishing Primates’
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012

With a goal to educate audiences about the plight of primates around the world —and its far reaching implications in the areas of economics, science and medicine — College of the Canyons anthropology professor and primate researcher Sarah Etheridge will present the fall 2012 Scholarly Presentation...

Oct. 7: ‘Abraham Lincoln: American Underdog’ at the PAC
Friday, Oct 5, 2012

With the success of the book “Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter” by Seth Grahame-Smith and the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film starring Daniel Day Lewis as the 16th president, it is no wonder that Abraham Lincoln has been in the spotlight. But even 150 years after Lincoln’s...

From Awesometown to Urinetown for Two Weekends in October
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012

The College of the Canyons Theatre Department will stage a production of the Tony-award winning satirical comedy musical “Urinetown” during the month of October at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. Addressing universal themes such as greed, corruption and love, “Urinetown” is set in a...

Performing Arts Center Chief Headhunted Out of SCV (Video)
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012

Adam Philipson, managing director of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons for the past five years, is leaving. He was recruited by a headhunting firm for the position of chief executive officer of the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, N.J. Philipson, 45, described his decision...

Oct. 6: America’s First All-Female Mariachis LIVE at Canyons PAC (Video)
Thursday, Sep 13, 2012

Don’t miss the Grammy-nominated ensemble that has captivated audiences and taken Mariachi music to new heights. Formed in 1994, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles is America’s first all-female Mariachi ensemble. Come experience the color and sound of the fresh new voices born from Mexico’s musical...

Friday, Aug 31, 2012

Tickets are still available for the Santa Clarita Sister Cities concert Journey Through Latin America on Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Journey Through Latin America features musical artist Joao Junqueira and his group Vento Sur,...

Jazz Trumpeter Botti Opens PAC Season
Monday, Aug 27, 2012

Jazz-pop-classical trumpet player and multiple Grammy nominee Chris Botti opened the 2012-2013 season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons with a class as well as a classy performance Saturday night, earning a standing ovation from most of the sold-out crowd of nearly...

Jazz Man Botti to Share Notes with GHVS Band Prior to COC Concert
Thursday, Aug 23, 2012

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons opens its 2012-2013 season Saturday night with a performance by smooth jazz-pop trumpeter and multiple Grammy nominee Chris Botti starting at 8 p.m. Prior to the concert, the first in the season’s Chancellor’s Choice series...

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012

Community members are invited to attend the quintessential beach party of the summer, live on stage at College of the Canyons, as the COC theatre department presents its production of the 1960s-inspired musical “GO-GO Beach,” running July 26-29. A coming-of-age fable story about a surfer who gets...

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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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