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1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]
1927 Baker Ranch Rodeo


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SC Transit Offering Free Rides During This Weekend’s Cowboy Festival
Thursday, Apr 11, 2019

It has never been easier to “mosey on down” to the Cowboy Festival, at William S. Hart Park. This year Santa Clarita Transit will be offering free rides on local routes during the Cowboy Festival this Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. This is an excellent opportunity to help reduce traffic...

April 11: Walk of Western Stars Induction Ceremony, Reception
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

Western motion picture and TV stars James Drury, Robert Fuller and Dan White will be inducted into the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall on Thursday, April 11, starting at 5 p.m., with a special reception and dinner to follow at Hart Hall at 6 p.m. The induction is one of the events leading up to the...

City Announces Cowboy Festival Road Closures, Parking Details
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019

The 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by California Resources Corporation, returns to Old Town Newhall this weekend. Residents are encouraged to prepare for road closures in Old Town Newhall and plan transportation accordingly for Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. The 2019 Cowboy...

April 13: Walk the Line with National Cash on Mane Stage
Friday, Apr 5, 2019

The nonprofit Friends of Hart Park will present the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival debut of National Cash – A Tribute to Johnny Cash on the Mane Stage at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, April 13, starting at 8 p.m. National Cash expertly escorts the audience on a trip down...

Thursdays at Newhall Sets April Shows, Events
Monday, Apr 1, 2019

Saddle up your horse, steel or otherwise, and ride into Old Town Newhall for a wide selection of free Thursdays@Newhall events in April. On the calendar are the ever-popular 10 by 10 Variety Show, JAM Sessions, SENSES Block Party and Note by Note music night. Thursdays@Newhall is an ongoing opportunity...

Santa Clarita Mayor’s Monthly Message – April 2019

Get ready to chow down and cowboy up! Picture this…you are relaxing in the shade in a lovely picnic grove as the branches of a majestic oak tree sway in the gentle breeze. On that breeze, you catch a whiff of the sweet, tangy, smoky deliciousness wafting through the air from grills cooking up barbecue...

April 11: Walk of Western Stars to Induct Drury, Fuller, White
Monday, Feb 11, 2019

Western film and television stars James Drury, Robert Fuller and Dan White will be inducted into the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall on Thursday, April 11, starting at 5 p.m. The induction is one of the events leading up to the 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14. The...

April 13, 14: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019

The city of Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival is set to return for its 26th year and will take place on April 13 and 14. William S. Hart Park will once again host the most entertaining festival in the West. The sights, sounds and swagger of Cowboy life will be on display all weekend and general admission...

April 21: Gala Celebrates Cowboy Festival 25th Anniversary
Friday, Apr 20, 2018

[Get tickets for the 25th Anniversary Gala here.] Good seats are still available but going fast for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival’s 25th-anniversary gala celebration at Hart Hall on Saturday night from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The evening’s festivities will unfold at Hart Hall and patio, located...

April 22: Narrated Bus Tour of Historic SCV Sites
Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018

Get Tickets Here One of the premier events associated with the 25th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is the narrated bus tour of historic sites in the Santa Clarita Valley, set for Sunday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, the tour will start at...

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The Los Angeles County, Department of Public Social Services, and the Department of Public Health’s  CalFresh Healthy Living Program have launched the annual CalFresh Awareness Month campaign to remove barriers associated with applying for food assistance.
May is CalFresh Awareness Month
Ekklesia Meta Church, a non-denominational institution founded by Pastor Carthel Towns, is proud to announce the grand opening of its Community Closet in Santa Clarita. 
May 4: Ekklesia Meta Church to Launch Community Closet in Santa Clarita
College of the Canyons captured a 13th straight Western State Conference Championship on Monday, April 29 at Knollwood Country Club, after a 36-hole tourney that saw all six players finish in the top-10 of the field's individual standings and send the Cougars to another 3C2A Southern California Regional Championship event.
Canyons Wins 13th Consecutive WSC Title
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning For May 1
The cheers will be heard blocks away later this month as more than 11,000 graduating students cross the stage in front of California State University, Northridge’s iconic University Library as CSUN celebrates its 2024 commencement.
CSUN to Celebrate the Class of 2024 with Series of Ceremonies
Thanks to the community's support, E.C. Loomis Insurance Associates has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to The American Cancer Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer.
The American Cancer Society Awarded $10,000
Imagine a day where barriers dissolve and possibilities unfold, a day dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity.
Cameron Smyth:  Free To Be Me at West Creek Park
The final Business Property Statement deadline is approaching fast, with payments need by May 7 to avoid penalties. 
May 7: Assessor Reminds Businesses as Last BPP Deadline Nears
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation teamed up with the city of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons, L.A. County's America's Job Center of California and the Chamber of Commerce to host the fourth Santa Clarita Valley job fair.
Fourth SCV Job Fair Draws Biggest Crowd Yet
The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to announce its upcoming celebration in honor of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch.
May 4: Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros at the Santa Clarita Public Library
1927: First major competition, second annual rodeo, at new Baker Ranch arena (later Saugus Speedway). Overflow crowd more than fills 18,000-seat arena. Entire SCV population was ~3,000 [story]
1927 Baker Ranch Rodeo
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has announced the introduction of AB 2863, a bill aimed at protecting consumers and putting more money back in people’s pockets by simplifying the cancellation process for subscription services.
Schiavo Introduces Click to Cancel Bill to Protect Consumers
City of Santa Clarita residents can get low-cost spay/neuter services for your pets every Monday at the mobile clinic located in the parking lot of the Newhall Community Center.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic at Newhall Community Center
The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center. Live music, sing-alongs, animal meet and greets, storytelling, crafts, activities, show + tell tables, s'mores and more.
May-October Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks
It's time to kick up your heels and head on over to Gilchrist Farm for the Hoedown for Hope event Saturday, June 22, 6-10 p.m.
June 22: Howdown for Hope at Gilchrist Farm
A relic of Saint Jude has left Italy for the first time on an extended tour of the United States. Treasures of the Church, an evangelization ministry of the Catholic church, will present the Tour of the Relic of St. Jude the Apostle. The relic of St. Jude will be hosted Monday, May 6 at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church.
May 6: Catholic Relic of St. Jude Makes Stop at St. Kateri
College of the Canyons film instructor Bavand Karim will attend Marche du Film, one of the largest film markets in the world, at the Cannes Film Festival in May to promote the launch of a new film slate by CINE & Lost Winds Entertainment.
COC Film Instructor to Attend Marche du Film at Cannes Film Festival
Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera has been selected to present ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’ as part of the OPERA America National Conference and World Opera Forum, being held in Los Angeles in early June.
June 6-8: Mission Opera Performances of ‘The Merry Widow: Madonna’
Given the ongoing uncertain situation in the Red Sea and surrounding area and following extensive consultation with global security experts and government authorities, Princess Cruises, which is headquartered in Valencia, is revising the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, which will no longer visit the Middle East or Asia, and now instead, will offer new port stops in Africa and Europe.
Princess Cruises Reroutes Global Voyages Due to Middle East Uncertainty
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host an upcoming Youth and Family Festival, a day packed with fun, learning and community engagement. This event is free to all and will bel held on Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the College of the Canyons
May 4: Schiavo to Host Youth, Family Festival
1973 - Watergate figure H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, a former CalArts board member, resigns from Nixon White House [link]
Haldeman
The 97th annual commencement ceremony of The Master’s University will be taking place on campus Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
May 3: Livestream 2024 TMU Commencement
Three seats on the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, will be up for election in November 2024.
COC Hosting Info Sessions for Prospective Board Candidates
The second and final day of the Golden State Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships gave The Master's University men's team their second championship in a row, while the women finished second.
TMU Men’s Track Brings Home GSAC Title, Women Finish Second
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