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Jan. 4: City Issues Traffic Alert for Work Zone on Orchard Village Road
Friday, Jan 3, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert starting Saturday, Jan. 4. The city will begin the installation of small dividers designed to create a dedicated, safe lane for bikers and pedestrians on Orchard Village Road. The work zone stretches from Lyons Avenue to Mill Valley Road and will...

California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025
Friday, Dec 27, 2024

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Electric Bicycle Safety: Electric...

City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
Monday, Nov 25, 2024

As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks. This temporary installation will stretch between approximately Lyons Avenue and Mill Valley Road, utilizing the existing roadway shoulder to create a dedicated,...

July 24: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on, July 24 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or...

Message from Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth | Be a Heads Up Driver
Thursday, Aug 24, 2023

Heads Up: Back to School Safety Tips It’s that time again! Summer break is in the rear-view mirror and school is back in session. With the start of a new school year there will be more students walking, riding and getting dropped off at school, making it more important than ever to be a Heads Up driver....

New CHP Grant Highlights Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety
Monday, Oct 3, 2022

A federal grant is helping the California Highway Patrol increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety throughout the state. The CHP was awarded $1.2 million in grant funding through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Education, Enforcement, and Awareness Program (BESEEN) program. “The most vulnerable roadway...

City Installs New Traffic System to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Thursday, Sep 8, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita continues to develop new applications to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic circulation. A new traffic system was deployed to actively warn right-turning motorists of pedestrians and cyclists approaching a crosswalk. The system, installed at the intersection of Soledad...

LASD Conducting Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
Monday, Aug 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Tuesday, from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., that will focus on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to...

Parents Urged to Practice Back-to-School Safety
Monday, Aug 15, 2022

Heads Up! The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station urge parents to practice “safe pedestrian skills.” If you walk your kids to or from school, reinforce safe behaviors by only crossing the street at a designated crosswalk and make sure the road is clear...

Lane, Road Closures Begin Monday for Sierra Highway Sidewalk Construction
Friday, Jan 21, 2022

Starting Monday, Jan. 24, crews will begin construction of a new curb, gutter and sidewalk along portions of the east side of Sierra Highway, north of Soledad Canyon Road. The project, which is anticipated to last until mid-March, will enhance pedestrian safety in the area. Affected segments include...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold a public hearing on recommendations for the now closed Santa Clarita Elementary School on Wednesday, April 30
April 30: SUSD Public Hearing on Options for Santa Clarita Elementary
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in a study session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at City Hall in the Carl Boyer Room. This is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and the Arts Commission.
April 29: City Council Holds Budget Study Session on 2025-26 Budget
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating one case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who travelled recently from Texas.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature an artist's demo by Kathleen Scoggin at the Monday, May 19 monthly meeting.
May 19: SCAA Meeting Features Kathleen Scoggin Artist Demo
Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently joined the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley to celebrate the unveiling of a $50,000 van funded by her office that will take local youth to educational field trips, sports leagues, summer programs and college tours.
Barger Funds New Van for SCV Boys & Girls Club
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invites you to the Sunday, May 4 "May The Fourth Be With You" themed Square and Round Dance, 2-5 p.m.
May 4: ‘May The Fourth Be With You’ at Monthly Sierra Hillbillies Dance
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fifth episode of "Santa Clarita Voices," the city’s official podcast, that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders and unique members of the community.
Episode Five: ‘Santa Clarita Voices’ Features Recreation, Community Services
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has celebrated its centennial with the announcement of the 2025 class of Guggenheim Fellows. Joining the foundation’s 100th class of 198 “distinguished individuals” working across 53 disciplines are California Institute of the Arts alumni and faculty.
CalArtians Named to 100th Class of Guggenheim Fellows
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, “Childhood Memories,” on view at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall, CA 91321, now through Monday, July 7.
‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit On View at Newhall Community Center
A "Celebration of Life" memorial service for Diana Cusumano, who died Friday, April 18, will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 23233 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
May 29: Celebration of Life Honors Diana Cusumano
California Institute of the Arts will host a Artisan Pop-up Market, 2-7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the CalArts Main Gallery, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA, 91355.
May 3: CalArts Artisan Pop-Up Market
The Master's University beach volleyball team got a pair of 4-1 wins Thursday, April 24 on the opening day of the NAIA Beach Volleyball Championships in Greeneville, Tenn.
Sandy ‘Stangs open Nationals with Two Wins
The Master's University baseball team needed to win one of the games in its final doubleheader of the regular season to punch a ticket to the GSAC Championship Tournament. The Mustangs got just that on Wednesday, April 23.
TMU Splits Redhawks Series, Qualifies for Post-Season
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be closed on Saturday, April 26, from 6-10 a.m. for a special event.
April 26: Central Park Exercise Staircase Closed Briefly for Special Event
A special meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Saturday, April 26, beginning at 1 p.m.
April 26: Hart District Governing Board Special Meeting
In many Hispanic households, children aren’t just part of the family, they are its heart. “Día de los Niños” reflects this deep cultural value by honoring the joy, curiosity and wonder of childhood.
Bill Miranda | A New Chapter Begins with Día de los Niños
California Institute of the Arts and the CHANEL Culture Fund has announced the CHANEL Center for Artists and Technology at CalArts, a visionary initiative that positions artists at the forefront of shaping the evolving technologies that define the world.
CalArts, CHANEL Culture Fund Announce CHANEL Center for Artists, Technology
Racquel Wilder Realty and Stress Free Mortgage will sponsor a free "May the Fourth Be With You" paper shredding community event, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Congregation Beth Shalom parking lot.
May 4: May the Fourth Be With You Paper Shredding Event
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced its second annual "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvres event hosted by Salt Creek Grille will be held Thursday, June 5, 6-8 p.m.
June 5: Second Annual Bringing It Home Fundraiser for SCV Vets
The Canyon Country Community Center will host "Celebrate," an events series that celebrates cultures, customs and culinary wonders on Friday, May 9, from 6-9 p.m. The May Celebrate event will feature the country of Ireland.
May 9: Santa Clarita Celebrate Series Features Ireland
College of the Canyons baseball took the opener of its three-game series vs. West L.A. College on Tuesday, April 22 behind a lineup that notched 13 hits in a dominant 15-2 road victory.
Canyons Hits the Road for 15-2 Win at West L.A.
College of the Canyons men's golf cruised to its fifth straight conference victory while seeing all five scoring players finish in the top six of the individual standings during its strong showing at Soule Park Golf Course on Monday, April 21.
Canyons Wins Fifth Straight WSC Event, Five Finish in Top Six
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