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May-June: ‘Hart of the West – Music in the Park’ Series
Monday, Apr 2, 2018

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will present its 2018 “Hart of the West – Music in the Park” series at Hart Park in Newhall on May 12, June 2 and June 16, all Saturdays. The events will showcase country and western tunes in their many forms, including classic country-western,...

June 3: ‘Hart of the West’ to Feature Classic Rock ‘n Roll Band
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and William S. Hart Park presents “Hart of the West,” a music in the park talent showcase. The event will feature the classic rock ‘n roll band “Ba*Co*Ra*Do”. Admission is free to the public. The event will take...

Thousands Visit California State Parks for Wildflower Season
Friday, Mar 17, 2017

California Department of Parks and Recreation encourages visitors exploring state parks during the wildflower season to properly plan and prepare for their trips. Thanks to this year’s rain, many state parks are experiencing wildflower super blooms. This is especially the case at the 650,000 acre...

Spring Seasons Registration Open
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017

Spring Seasons registration is just around the corner: be sure to check out your favorite classes and programs and reserve a spot by registering online or in person. Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, online registration will be available at santa-clarita.com/Seasons. Walk-in registration...

‘Movies from the Hart’ Coming to Hart Park
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation along with The Friends of Hart Park is presenting its “Movies from the Hart” Matinee Series. Los Angeles County’s Department of Parks and Recreation’s William S. Hart Regional Park is inviting the community to an indoor, fun-filled...

Residents Encouraged to Apply for Commission Vacancies, Deadline December 27
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

The City is currently accepting applications for Commission vacancies. All applications and three letters of recommendation are due to the City Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, December 27 at 5 p.m. For more information regarding the vacancies click here. Notice of Vacancy Arts Commission Parks, Recreation,...

June 4: Celebrate National Trails Day at Pathfinder Park
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Plan to celebrate Multi-Use Trails Day on Saturday June 4 with a fun-filled event at Pathfinder Community Regional Park located at 18150 Pathfinder Rd. in Rowland Heights, CA 91748 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brought to you by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in collaboration...

County ‘After Dark’ Summer Program Coming to Val Verde Park
Friday, Apr 1, 2016

This summer the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will double the number of parks that offer Parks After Dark programming. The number of parks offering this summer program increased from nine parks last summer to 20 parks in 2016. Hundreds of youth and their families will have expanded...

Supervisors Name New Director for County Parks
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of  John Wicker as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation effective Tuesday. “I am very excited about this great opportunity. I have a very talented team of staff that are passionate about...

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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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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 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
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