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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery


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Thursday, May 8, 2025

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be hosting a Plein Air Outdoor Artmaking and public meet up Saturday, May 17, 2-5 p.m. at The Old Town Newhall Art Walk. SCAA Plein Air Artists are invited for Plein Air Painting during the Old Town Newhall Art Walk. Artists will be painting by the Santa Clarita...

May 23-June 29: Erza Turin Art Show at Canyon Theatre Guild

The Canyon Theatre Guild will host “Timeless Expressions”, a portrait art show showing the works of Santa Clarita Artists Association artist Erza Turin, May 23-June 29. Featuring over 30 works that blend fashion, mood and identity across different eras. From gilded elegance to minimalist...

March 10: SCAA Features Oil Demo by Thomas Van Stein
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025

SCAA will feature artist Thomas Van Stein in March who will present a oil demonstration. This event is free to the public. An award winning artist and world traveler, Thomas Van Stein grew up in Burbank and attended California State University, earning a Master’s Degree. He has studied at the Art...

Jan. 15: SCAA Features Christina Ramos
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023

Join The Santa Clarita Artist’s Association Jan. 15 at Barnes and Noble as they feature Christina Ramos who will demo Golden Arts products. The demo will be part of the SCAA monthly meeting, free to the public 6:30-8:30 p.m. Christina Ramos is a nationally recognized artist from Southern California....

Nov. 20: Plein Air Oil Demo with SCAA
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023

Join Santa Clarita Artists Association for a demo by Chuck Kovacic, a plein air painter skilled in oil. The demo will take place on Nov. 20 at for a monthly meeting free to the public from 6:30-8:30pm at 28201 Northpark Drive. After acquiring a BFA in graphic design with a minor in painting from the...

June 2-11: SCAA Art Diversity Showcase
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artist Association is hosting an art exhibit Friday, June 2 to June 11 at the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall. The exhibit will focus on diversity in art. Joining together in a group show, entitled Art Diversity, are Gary Friedman, Jeanne Iler and Laura Ledesma. The exhibit runs June...

May 15: Santa Clarita Artist Association Pastel Demo with Kris Buck
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023

Santa Clarita Artists Association announces a pastel demonstration by Kris Buck on May 15, from: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Her topic will be ‘Field of Flowers’. “Spring is just around the corner!  Which means fields of poppies and wildflowers and a whole set of challenges to paint them.  This demo will...

Jan. 7: “Wishful Thinking” Exhibit at the SCAA Gallery
Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023

Santa Clarita Artists Association announced their new exhibit entitled “Wishful Thinking” debuting later this month. Featured art will be positive and reflect optimism, i.e., hopes and dreams for the future, either personal or universal.  The art pieces will be on display from Jan. 7, 2023  until...

Feb 13: “Watercolor On Mineral Paper” Art Expo at The MAIN
Wednesday, Dec 28, 2022

Pete Morris will be demonstrating ‘Watercolor On Mineral Paper’ on Feb. 13, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Main Theater. Morris is an urban street painter and art teacher. This is a free demo to all at 24266 Main St., Newhall. Morris is passionate about watercolor and has been painting...

Community Invited to Explore City’s Newest Art Exhibits
Thursday, Jan 13, 2022

“Portrait of Bella,” by Rosanne Haddad. The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts division invites individuals of all ages to explore the newest art exhibitions in our community. Each exhibit is free and open to the public for enjoyment through the spring season. New art exhibits include: –...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
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