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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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Southern California State Parks Expect Limited Wildflower Bloom
Monday, Feb 24, 2025

California State Parks has announced that this year’s wildflower bloom in Southern California state parks is expected to be limited due to below-average winter rainfall. Wildflower growth depends on a delicate mix of weather factors, including rain and its timing, amount of sunlight, seasonal temperature...

Dec. 29: Annual Red Rock Canyon Christmas Bird Count
Sunday, Dec 24, 2023

Red Rock Canyon State Park will host their annual Bird Count promoting local birdwatching and community-science Friday, Dec. 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join local experts spotting rare and common birds in this regional birding hotspot. Red Rock Canyon’s Bird Count contributes to the National Audubon...

State Parks Lineup Includes First Day Hikes, Christmas Bird Count
Monday, Dec 20, 2021

California State Parks released the upcoming holiday lineup, which includes Interpretive Programs, First Day Hikes, Christmas Bird Count, and volunteer opportunities. Red Rock Canyon State Park Interpretive Programs Red Rock Canyon State Park’s visitor center is currently open Fridays – Sundays,...

California State Parks Releases Upcoming Events Lineup
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

Here is the upcoming events guide for California State Parks: Crafters Sought for Holiday Event at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum Craft boutique applications are now being accepted for the Antelope Valley Indian Museum’s tenth-annual “Holidays on the Homestead,” to be held on Saturday Dec. 4,...

Status Updates Released for Mojave Area State Parks
Thursday, Sep 23, 2021

The Mojave Area California State Parks recently announced status updates for public use.  Antelope Valley Indian Museum: http://AVIM.parks.ca.gov   The museum is open weekends 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; face coverings are required to enter and explore the museum. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: The...

New Year’s Day Hikes at Saddleback Butte, Red Rock Canyon
Monday, Dec 30, 2019

Resolve to start your 2020 with an invigorating First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park or Red Rock Canyon State Park on Wednesday, January 1, part of America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. The weather is expected to be cold but clear. America’s State Parks...

Nov. 29: ‘Green Friday’ Hike at Red Rock Canyon State Park
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019

For “Green Friday” the day after Thanksgiving, Red Rock Canyon State Park is offering a challenging guided 7.5-mile hike through the unique and beautiful rocky and sandy terrain of Hagen Canyon, Whistler Ridge, Red Rooster and Mushroom Rock Wash, including a short stretch of serious rock scrambling....

Oct. 26: Talk on Fossils of the Western Mojave at Red Rock Canyon
Friday, Oct 25, 2019

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act, Red Rock Canyon State Park officials will present a talk on fossils of the Western Mojave by noted Paleontologist Dr. Xiaoming Wang on Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. Dr. Wang, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology from the Natural...

Red Rock Canyon Fall Interpretive Programs Underway
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019

Red Rock Canyon State Park has set its schedule of Saturday interpretive programs for fall 2019. Red Rock Canyon State Park’s visitor center is currently open Fridays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The modern visitor center features colorful displays...

May State Parks Events, Wildflower Updates Announced
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019

Wildflower update: The poppies and many other wildflowers have faded down to a few patches due to the recent heat, but some flowers such as the grape soda lupine and beavertail cactus are in full bloom. The Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center will be open through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. For...

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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
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’
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