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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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Calling All Artists: Santa Clarita TAP Card Artwork Competition
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita invites artists of all ages to submit original artwork for the 2025 TAP Card Artwork Competition, a unique opportunity to showcase local talent on a limited-edition Santa Clarita Transit TAP card. Artists residing in Santa Clarita and surrounding areas are encouraged to submit...

Feb. 16: Entry Deadline SCAA Gallery Show ‘Colors of the Rainbow’
Friday, Feb 3, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association has issued a “call to artists” to participate in its “Colors of the Rainbow” gallery show which will be held March 3 to April 8. Deadline for entries is Feb. 16. Entries should reflect the beauty and joy that color brings to our world and...

Santa Clarita Seeking Artists for Upcoming Exhibit
Thursday, Aug 12, 2021

Example from Fernando Vicente’s Atlas Series. Photo credit: city of Santa Clarita. The city of Santa Clarita is seeking artwork for consideration for the upcoming exhibit, “Follow Your Art,” at the First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard. The art...

Santa Clarita Actress Returns Home to Help Young Artists Pursue Their Dreams
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020

Born and raised in Santa Clarita, Bre Tomey has always had a passion for acting and performance. From the age of 8, her own experiences led her on the course to pursue her dreams, ultimately moving to New York to study theatre where she attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (New Studio on Broadway...

Art Scholarships Go to Hart, West Ranch, Canyon Students
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

On May 20, 2019, the Santa Clarita Artists Association presented a total of $2,250 in scholarships to three outstanding local high school students. “Our 1st place winner ($1,000) is Julia Aquina from Hart High School. She has been accepted to Cal Arts for next semester,” said Laurie Morgan, Scholarship...

April 28: Annual Spring Art Festival at Le Chene
Thursday, Apr 4, 2019

On Sunday, April 28, the members of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) will be holding a “Spring Art Festival” in the gardens of Le Chene French Cuisine, located at 12625 Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be the 7th Art Festival at this beautiful location....

April 16: Shoreline Symmetry at The MAIN
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018

Starting Monday, April 16, the art gallery at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will showcase “Shoreline Symmetry,” an art exhibition showcasing fantastical, nature-inspired digital art printed on aluminum by artist Karen Hochman Brown. The exhibition will be on display through Friday, May 11, 2018....

April 30: Spring Art Festival at Le Chene
Monday, Apr 10, 2017

The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) will hold their 4th annual Spring Art Festival and Sale on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12624 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce. This one-day-only exhibit will be free to the public and will include approximately 45 SCAA...

Community Gets First Peek at Arts Master Plan
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016

Will Santa Clarita gain a reputation as a place that supports the arts with new galleries, grant programs and film festivals? That seems to be the direction the city is going with a draft Arts Master Plan, unveiled in a public meeting Wednesday evening. Dozens of the Santa Clarita artists and residents...

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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
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
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