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1971, 6:01 a.m. - Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake centered in Iron Canyon/Sand Canyon [WATCH FILM]
1971 earthquake film


CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Connect, Explore, Hike With the Community
Monday, Dec 30, 2024

Join the city of Santa Clarita each month for guided Community Hikes led by city staff at different trailheads and parks. These hikes are the perfect way to stay healthy, connect with nature and even make new friends while exploring the 13,000 acres of open space in Santa Clarita. To make each hike even...

Dec. 2-3: Placerita Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
Monday, Nov 20, 2023

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is hosting its annual Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (both days) at the Nature Center, located at 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall. Create and decorate your own holiday wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments using a large assortment...

Sept. 23: Placerita Nature Center Presents Music, Movie Under the Oaks
Monday, Sep 18, 2023

Click photo to enlarge flyer. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host Music & Movie Under the Oaks on Saturday, Sept. 23, with gates opening at 6 p.m. The Nature Center’s Acorn Amphitheater is located at 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall. Music will be provided by Bill and Jeff...

June 17: Join Assemblywoman Schiavo for Placerita Canyon Community Hike
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host a community hike in partnership with the Sierra Club. The hike will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Placerita Nature Center. The event aims to foster community engagement, prompt environmental awareness, and celebrate the natural beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains. The...

Canyon Trail Closed Due to Storm Damage
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

Officials at Placerita Canyon State Park and Nature Center have closed the popular Canyon Trail, one of the park’s longest trails, indefinitely due to damage from recent storms. Other trails, including the Ecology Trail, Heritage Trail and the Hillside Trail remain open. The nearby Waterfall Trail...

Kathryn Barger | Keeping up with Kathryn
Friday, Feb 3, 2023

One of my favorite aspects of the Fifth District is how many beautiful outdoor areas we have to enjoy. Through the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, residents can learn about plants and animals close to home. This week, we celebrated the opening of the brand new Placerita Canyon...

Feb. 17: SCAA Plein Air Monthly Meet-Up Open to the Public
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association Plein Air Monthly Meet-Up will be held Friday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at the Placerita Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91321. The event is open to the public. Bring what you need to draw or paint and enjoy the inspiration of nature. Meet...

County Parks, Recreation Encourages Use of Public Trails
Friday, Aug 5, 2022

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to better connect with the more than 550 miles of beautiful public trails across the county. Trails play a vital role in encouraging and facilitating outdoor recreation that contributes to health and wellbeing, providing unparalleled...

More Programs Return to Placerita Canyon Nature Center for Families, Kids
Friday, Aug 13, 2021

Santa Clarita Valley residents have more opportunities to get out in nature, as some of the Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s most popular programs make a return, including its twilight hike on Saturday, Aug. 14. Ranger Frank Hoffman, head ranger and park supervisor at the center, and two other Placerita...

SCV Regional Parks, Natural Areas Reduce Operating Hours
Friday, Jul 3, 2020

Los Angeles County regional parks and natural areas, which include William S. Hart Park, Placerita Nature Center and Vasquez Rocks, will now be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, effective July 6, according to officials. The reduced hours follow staff reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hours of operation...

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1971, 6:01 a.m. - Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake centered in Iron Canyon/Sand Canyon [WATCH FILM]
1971 earthquake film
1990 - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [story]
Del Shannon
Beginning Saturday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, March 2, customers in Santa Clarita Valley can donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley during checkout at their local Ross Dress for Less store.
Ross Fundraiser Benefits SCV Boys & Girls Club
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Feb. 12: Saugus School District Asset Management Committee Meeting
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Feb. 13: Castaic School Board to Receive Chiquita Canyon Landfill Update
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is currently in its 25th anniversary season celebrating its mission to bring fine choral music to the Santa Clarita Valley community.
March 9: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Silver Serenade’
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special meeting in closed session to negotiate the purchase of parcels of land at 5:30 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Feb. 11: City Council to Negotiate Land Purchases
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
Jan. 12: COC Board Considers 2025 Goals, Affordable Student Housing
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center in Valencia will offer a special Valentine’s Day Sweet Hearts Skate on Friday, Feb. 14.
Feb. 14: Sweet Hearts Skate Event at The Cube
Broken Leg Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the critically-acclaimed play, "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," written by Christopher Durang. Durang is a master of comedy and winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play.
Feb. 14-16: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ at The MAIN
Join the Valley Industry Association for a special Cocktails & Conversation event hosting Director of Economic Development of city of Santa Clarita, Tom Cole, Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Feb. 27: VIA Cocktails & Conversation With Tom Cole
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced that Natalie Vowell will assume the new Vice President of Business Development position for the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCVEDC Names Natalie Vowell New VP of Business
The Child & Family Center’s Pathways to Recovery Program, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, will host a special SCORE Scholarship Program sign-up event on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 3-6 p.m. in the Child & Family lobby.
Feb. 11: SCORE Scholarship Sign-Up Event
The city of Santa Clarita has announced a recap of the stats for another successful Holiday Light Tour, which brought joy and holiday cheer to residents and visitors alike.
Holiday Light Tour Recap, Golden Ticket Giveaway Winner
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of SENSES Block Party to Main Street in the Old Town Newhall Arts and Entertainment District for another year of high-energy fun. SENSES is held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month starting March 20.
March 20: SENSES Returns to Old Town Newhall
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that the La Mesa Junior High School Counseling Department has been designated a Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program.
La Mesa Junior High Earns Recognition for Counseling Program
Dr. Thea Sweo Alvarado, former dean of instruction at Pasadena City College, has been named interim assistant superintendent/vice president of instruction at College of the Canyons.
Sweo Alvarado Named COC Interim Assistant Superintendent/VP of Instruction
Single Mothers Outreach has announced the gala celebration, "Cheers to 30 Years" will be an anniversary party held 7 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Sand Canyon Country Club.
May 9: Single Mothers Outreach Celebrates ‘Cheers to 30 Years’
Braden Van Groningen had 19 kills to lead The Master's University men's volleyball team in a four-set win over the Vanguard Lions Thursday, Feb. 6 in Costa Mesa.
Mustangs Beat Old Rival
The newest members of The Master's University Hall of Honor represent a clear theme: unforgettable excellence in cross country and track and field and an undeniable commitment to Christ and Scripture.
TMU Announces 2025 Hall of Honor Inductees
College of the Canyons men's basketball claimed a third straight conference victory on Wednesday, Feb. 5, this time storming past host Glendale College 77-70 behind a game-high 15 points from Gilad Ziegel.
Canyons Claims Third Straight Conference Win, 77-70 at Glendale
1919 - First publication of weekly Newhall Signal newspaper, $2 a year [story]
Signal Century
Autonomous vehicles under testing permits have collectively covered over 4 million miles on California’s public roads from Dec. 1, 2023, to Nov. 30, 2024, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced.
Over Four Million Test Miles Logged in State by Autonomous Vehicles
Federal, state and local agencies will come together to host an informative webinar, "Understanding Air Quality After the L.A. Fires" on air quality impacts in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Feb. 10: Understanding Air Quality After the L.A. Fires
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