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1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]

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Indie Films R Us Partners With SCIFF to Advance Indie Distribution

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025

Indie Films R Us, the newest streaming platform to enter the market, has announced a strategic partnership with the Santa Clarita International Film Festival to expand meaningful distribution opportunities for independent filmmakers. Designed by and for indie creators, Indie Films R Us introduces a fresh...

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Dec. 14: SCIFF to Close Festival with Premiere of ‘Respect the Duck’

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival will conclude its milestone fifth annual festival on Sunday, Dec. 14, with the highly anticipated premiere of “Respect the Duck,” a new docudrama filmed during the 2023 festival. Capturing the real-life chaos, creativity, conflict and community...

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Dec. 12-13: SCIFF Unveils Inaugural Comedy Festival

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has announced the debut of its first-ever SCIFF Comedy Festival, a two-night celebration of stand-up comedy dedicated to giving comics meaningful stage time, professional development and career-elevating opportunities. Hosted and produced by stand-up comedian,...

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SCIFF Launches Internship Program in Partnership with College of the Canyons

Monday, Dec 1, 2025

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has announced the launch of its new internship program in partnership with College of the Canyons, marking a major step forward in the festival’s ongoing commitment to education and the professional development of emerging filmmakers, creatives and production...

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Dec. 11-14: SCIFF at Laemmle, Names Philippines Featured Nation

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has announced its return to the Santa Clarita Valley for its fifth year, Dec. 11–14. SCIFF brings with it a dynamic lineup of independent films, panels, musical performances, a visual arts gallery featuring Texas-based artists and an energetic comedy festival....

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Dec. 12-15: Santa Clarita International Film Festival in Old Town Newhall

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

The Santa Clarita International Film Festival is scheduled to open tonight in Old Town Newhall for its fourth annual event Dec. 12-15. SCIFF continues to evolve, now encompassing music, comedy, slam poetry, art galleries, panels, book readings and parties. Over the past three years, SCIFF has welcomed...

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Dec. 10: “On A Quest: with Jaswant” Screens at SCIFF

Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023

The travel exploration series, “On A Quest: with Jaswant,” is set to captivate audiences at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival on Dec. 10. The screening will take place at the Laemmle Theater on 22500 Lyons Ave Santa Clarita, CA 91321, from 12:05 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. “Santa...

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Dec. 7: Santa Clarita International Film Festival Returns

Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023

The return of the Santa Clarita International Film Festival’s opening night is right around the corner. The Santa Clarita International Film Festival, will begin on Thursday, Dec. 7, and will continue its four-day run festival concluding on the night of Sunday, Dec. 12. The festival will take place...

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Valencia High Grad Premieres Two Films During Santa Clarita International Film Festival

Friday, Dec 10, 2021

Valencia High School graduate, Shane Ryan, also known as Shane Gledhill by former classmates, premieres two films during the Santa Clarita International Film Festival at the Regal Cinemas in Valencia. The debut comes just after having premiered two films in Culver City this past Wednesday. A WISEGUY...

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Santa Clarita International Film Festival’s Opening Night Coming Soon

Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021

It’s December which means the return of the Santa Clarita International Film Festival’s opening night is right around the corner. The Santa Clarita International Film Festival (SCIFF), will begin on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m., and will continue its four-day run with the awards ceremony on...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 23) 1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]	Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library 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.	Mandatory Changes Are Coming to Employment Posters	Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period 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. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday 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.	Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours 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.	SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship 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.	Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win 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.	Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.	Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations 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.	NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary 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.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]	Dec. 22-24: Overnight Lane Reductions, I-405, Sepulveda Pass	Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23 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	Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 20) 1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]	Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit 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.	Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.	COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote 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.	Kathryn Barger \| Keeping Up With Kathryn 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	Dec. 20: No Burn Day Alert Continues for SCV, South Coast Air Basin	CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand 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.