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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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Road Closures Scheduled For 2015 Santa Clarita Marathon
Monday, Nov 2, 2015

[KHTS] – Some roads in Santa Clarita will be closed to accommodate runners for the 2015 Santa Clarita Marathon this Sunday. On Nov. 8, the public can expect minor delays and rolling road and parking lot closures periodically from 2 a.m. – 2 p.m. to accommodate all races. Detours will be provided...

City of Santa Clarita to Host Annual Health and Fitness Expo
Friday, Oct 30, 2015

The city of Santa Clarita will host the annual Health and Fitness Expo for the 20th anniversary of the Santa Clarita Marathon on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The city kicks off race weekend with the Health and Fitness Expo, which is free and open to the public. The Expo is great way for residents and...

Santa Clarita Marathon Still Accepting Sign-Ups
Monday, Aug 24, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita is excited to welcome back the Santa Clarita Marathon, presented by Parkway Motorcars, for its 20th-anniversary event on Sunday, Nov. 8. The challenging marathon includes a two-person marathon relay, half marathon, 5K run, Mayor’s Walk and Kid K Fun Run. Online registration...

Set the Pace, Enjoy the Race
Saturday, Nov 2, 2013

Runners will descend on Santa Clarita this weekend. Some will have traveled far to be here and run in the Santa Clarita Marathon, while others already live here, particularly participants of the 5K and half-Marathon. Many of them, especially those running 26.2 miles beginning early on a Sunday morning,...

Walk, Decorate with the Mayor
Friday, Nov 1, 2013

It’s November and as our thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to let you know about a few things happening in our city. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get involved with the Santa Clarita Marathon, but running isn’t your speed, you are cordially invited to...

Fun Stuff to Do This Fall in Santa Clarita Valley
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013

CalArts, The Wild Beast Theater The Rite of Seasons Saturday, October 12 Families are invited to pack a picnic and enjoy a free outdoor music concert with open lawn seating at 5:00 p.m. The concert will provide an exhilarating journey through familiar and evocatively new soundscapes of...

Monday, Nov 5, 2012

New York runners displaced by Hurricane Sandy joined more than 5,000 Santa Clarita residents at the the Santa Clarita Marathon Sunday, Nov. 4, which was also an official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. 

The day included a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5K and a Kid K run. All races began...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday, Nov 2, 2012

In this episode: Fourth grade students and their parents participate in a Celebration of Learning at Mitchell Community School; Drivers in Valencia can expect minor delays Sunday as runners take to the streets for the Santa Clarita Marathon.   Also: Residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries,...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday November 1, 2012
Thursday, Nov 1, 2012

In this episode: City officials are concerned that the new high speed rail planned to run through the Santa Clarita Valley will be safety hazard to school children; The Santa Clarita City Council is urging County court officials to restore local court services. Also: Applications are being accepted...

Schedule of Road Closures for Nov. 4 Marathon
Monday, Oct 29, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita and Parkway Motorcars will host the 2012 Santa Clarita Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 4, and the public can expect minor delays and rolling road and parking lot closures periodically from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to accommodate for the 2012 Santa Clarita Marathon.  Detours will be...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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