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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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March 26: Tell Metro Your Transportation Needs
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014

Metro invites you to a public hearing to explore unmet public transportation needs in the Santa Clarita Valley.   Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Starting at 10:00 a.m. Santa Clarita City Hall City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA  91355   Hearing will last until the final...

Newhall-Sierra Park & Ride Use Restricted During Upgrades
Monday, Feb 10, 2014

Over the next couple of weeks, the park and ride lot at Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway behind the gas station, will be closed in phases to accommodate construction of parking improvements.  Improvements include asphalt, parking stall striping, lighting, and some landscaping. Our goal is to minimize...

Jan. 13: Certain Santa Clarita Transit Bus Stops Change
Thursday, Jan 9, 2014

Beginning January 13, 2014, due to the opening of the new McBean Park and Ride, all commuter routes will begin servicing the McBean Regional Transit Center. Two commuter stops have been removed: McBean Pkwy & Del Monte and McBean Pkwy & Ave Navarre. All other stops will be served. Also, beginning...

Civic-minded Students Encouraged to Apply for D.C. Trip
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013

Santa Clarita Transit is encouraging high school students who will be in their junior and senior year in fall 2013 to apply for a unique opportunity to participate in an all-expenses-paid, five-day trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the third annual American Public Transportation Association (APTA)...

Nov. 14-15: Tell City Your Public Transit Ideas
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012

Residents are invited to join City of Santa Clarita Transit as it presents recommendations for the 2012 Transit Development Plan at two community workshops hosted this week. The final workshops will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Old Town Newhall Library and on Thursday, Nov. 15, at...

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita Transit Clarita is inviting community members to two public meetings on Wednesday, Oct. 10, and Thursday, Oct. 11, to discuss the future direction of local transit services. Residents are encouraged to review and share their ideas as the City works to update its Transit Development...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012

Join Santa Clarita Transit for a series of free community workshops where residents are invited to voice their opinion and help shape the future direction of public transit services in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The first of three community workshops will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. and...

Friday, Jul 20, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita Transit will be adjusting transit fares effective Sunday, August 5, for local and commuter route bus passes.  Customers who take advantage of employee transit benefits from their employer should confirm that their benefits cover any upcoming fare changes. “The City is committed...

Friday, Jul 13, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita Transit will add additional service to one of its most popular commuter routes with the launch of its August schedules, effective Sunday, August 5. Transit will add a total of 11 weekday trips to the Santa Clarita/North Hollywood commuter route, with six new trips traveling...

Santa Clarita Transit Makes it Easy to Enjoy Summer
Friday, Jun 1, 2012

Frank Ferry With gas prices high, it’s a good time to check out mass transit options in and around our community. You may be surprised to learn that Santa Clarita Transit provides a wide range of transportation services for teens, families and seniors that save money, increase mobility options, reduce...

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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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