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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Sept. 28: SCAA Hosting 34th Annual Art Classic
Monday, Jul 15, 2024

Don’t miss the Santa Clarita Artists Association’s annual Art Classic Gala – the largest celebration of fine arts in the Santa Clarita Valley – Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at The Center. The SCAA Art Classic is the local nonprofit’s major annual fundraiser, which supports...

Digital Diaspora Exhibit Coming to SCAA Gallery
Monday, Jun 3, 2024

“Digital Diaspora: Futuristic Landscapes in Cyber Age” is an exhibition that explores the evolving relationship between humanity’s future in both physical and psychological realms, with social media and artificial intelligence serving as integral extensions of our existence. The exhibit...

June 17: Artist Annette Power Free Demo at Barnes & Noble
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association Monday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Barnes and Noble Valencia for its monthly meeting, where it will feature Annette Power. The event is free to the public. Power sees her artwork as a love letter to living, her way of processing what it means to...

June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
Friday, May 17, 2024

Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps! ARTree is inviting families June 1, from from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., to help create a colorful mural to be hung inside the Newhall Branch of the Santa Clarita Library. Parents,...

May 20: SCAA to Feature Artist Rex Kochel
Monday, Apr 29, 2024

Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association at Barnes and Noble Valencia May 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for its SCAA monthly meeting, featuring Rex Kochel. Barnes and Noble is located at 23630 Valencia Blvd. in Valencia. The event is free to the public. Kochel is an artist who lives in Ojai, California....

SCAA Announces New Exhibit ‘Faces’

Shred by Karen Martinez. The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Gallery is showcasing a new exhibit called, “Faces,” from May 3 to June 2. The reception is free and will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 22508 6th Street in Old Town Newhall. “Faces” is...

SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
Friday, Apr 19, 2024

The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors. Winners are: Emily Kai First Place $2,000 Saugus High School Susanna...

April 20: SCAA Western Perspectives Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024

The Santa Clarita Artists’ Assocation is traveling back to the days of the Old West as the city of Santa Clarita hosts the Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Regional Park April 20-21. The SCAA Wester Perspectivew Art Exhibit group show will share a window into life on the ol’ frontier with western...

April 15: SCAA Presents Debbie Abshear Watercolor Demo
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024

Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355, for the SCAA monthly meeting and guest demonstrator. This month SCAA will feature artist Debbie Abshear who will present a watercolor demonstration. This event...

Feb. 24: Fluidity Art Exhibit Opening Reception at SCAA Gallery
Monday, Feb 5, 2024

Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Gallery will showcase Fluidity Feb. 23 to March 30, with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Fluidity is an art show that depicts ethereal, fluid movement and curvature. “The vibe of this...

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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
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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