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Valentine’s, Chinese New Year Events at City Libraries
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2015

All three branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library will host a range of engaging and interactive programming in February to celebrate “Heart Month” and Chinese Lunar New Year. The following events are FREE and open to readers of all ages: * DIY Valentine – From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Jan. 17: Friends of Library to Celebrate Local Authors
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library, with support from the Santa Clarita Public Library, will once again present the Celebration of Local Authors event from 10 a.m. to 3  p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Old Town Newhall branch, located at 24500 Main Street. This exciting free event...

Santa Clarita Libraries Celebrate Chinese New Year, more
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Come celebrate the Year of the Sheep! Enjoy lion dancers, storytelling, crafts and activities for children, Chinese calligraphy, music and more.  An Asian fusion food truck will offer traditional and nontraditional fare starting at noon. All ages  are invited to participate...

Dec. 19: Free Green Shopping Bag Giveaway at Mall, Libraries
Thursday, Dec 11, 2014

A Day With a Bag – Get your bag and get shopping! Residents are invited to join thousands of shoppers throughout the City of Santa Clarita by giving up one-time use shopping bags in favor of reusable bags as part of “A Day With a Bag” on Friday, Dec 19. Currently, Californians use more than 19...

Hobbit-related Activities Continue at Local Libraries
Friday, Dec 5, 2014

In anticipation of the Dec. 17 release of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the public to celebrate the new film and the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien with special themed activities and programming now through Monday, December 15. All three...

Holiday Events at All 3 City Libraries
Friday, Nov 21, 2014

This season, the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays come to life at the Santa Clarita Public Library with Gingerbread House building demonstrations, the second annual Gingerbread House Contest, and the “Meet the Dancers” Nutcracker Ballet event. The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library...

Santa Clarita Library News: Contests, Movie Tickets, more
Friday, Nov 7, 2014

Friends of the Library Gingerbread House Contest Got gingerbread? Enter our contest! A fun FREE contest for all ages and skill levels at Valencia Library. Drop off entries Friday, Dec, 5 from 5-7 PM Judging, viewing Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 AM – 5 PM Viewing continues Sunday, Dec. 7,...

Dec. 6: COC Prof to Discuss SCV’s Earliest Residents
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014

They were the earliest known inhabitants of the Santa Clarita Valley. A Native American tribe known as the Tataviam lived a life unchanged for centuries until a Spanish expedition led by Gaspar de Portola entered the Valley in 1769. From then on, life for the Tataviam would never be the same. The Santa...

Library Prepping for Second Celebration of Local Authors
Thursday, Oct 23, 2014

The Santa Clarita Public Library, with support from the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library, will once again sponsor the Celebration of Local Authors event on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall branch, located at 24500 Main Street. Local authors interested...

‘Superhero’ Events for Young Readers at City Libraries
Friday, Oct 10, 2014

Community members are invited to enjoy the fall season by participating in engaging, interactive, free programming offered at all Santa Clarita Public Library branches. In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Library will host a variety of hero-themed events including: • Superhero Yourself – On...

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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’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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