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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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Feb. 19: Artist Alex Schaefer Oil Demo at Barnes & Noble
Thursday, Jan 25, 2024

Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association as it hosts an oil demonstration by Alex Schaefer Monday, Feb. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, located at 23630 Valencia Blvd in Valencia. The event is free to the public. Schaefer was born in Los Angeles in 1969 and is an active fixture...

Olga Kaczmar Estate Sale Benefiting SCAA
Monday, Dec 11, 2023

File photo of Olga Kaczmar with her pet portrait. Attention artists! A sale is being held on behalf of Olga Kaczmar’s estate, spanning a 50-year career. All proceeds will benefit the Santa Clarita Artists Association. Items include: – Oil and watercolor framed paintings – Traditional...

SCAA Opens ‘Honey I Shrunk The Art’ Show, Gift Boutique
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Sixth Street Gallery will showcase “Honey I Shrunk The Art,” opening Friday, Nov. 17, running through Dec. 17. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by and meet the artists and enjoy carolers and light...

Nov. 17: SCAA Plein Air Painting in Fillmore
Thursday, Oct 26, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting Plein Air Painting at Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore, Friday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to all. If you would like to be on the Plein Air email list, sign up through the website and join the meet-up group. The event will be...

Nov. 20: Plein Air Oil Demo with SCAA
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023

Join Santa Clarita Artists Association for a demo by Chuck Kovacic, a plein air painter skilled in oil. The demo will take place on Nov. 20 at for a monthly meeting free to the public from 6:30-8:30pm at 28201 Northpark Drive. After acquiring a BFA in graphic design with a minor in painting from the...

SCAA Announces 2023 Art Classic Winners
Monday, Oct 9, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its 33rd Annual Art Classic Sept. 30 and Oct. 1st at The Centre. It was a beautiful collection of art in eight categories. The list of winners below. Acrylic 1st Laura Ledesma 2nd Shanna Lim Merit LW Krebs Merit Jose Barba Dry Media 1st Mardilan Lee Georgio 2nd...

Oct. 19: ‘Picture Perfect’ Art Exhibit at SCAA Sixth Street Gallery
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s Sixth Street Gallery will showcase “Picture Perfect,” an art exhibit opening Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit will run through Nov. 12. Join SCAA for an artists’ reception on Saturday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by and meet...

Sept. 30: SCAA Annual Art Classic Gala
Monday, Sep 4, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s annual Art Classic Gala will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Cedar Hall Ballroom at The Centre. This is the largest fine art show in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Gala and judged art show is a fundraiser that helps support...

Sept. 15: SCAA’s Plein Air Painting at Ventura Estuary
Monday, Aug 28, 2023

Plein Air painting is the practice of painting outdoors, working directly from life, relying on direct observation of color and light. On Friday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, SCAA and participants will leave Santa Clarita for ocean breezes at the Ventura River Estuary. Meressa will be there from...

SCAA Call to Photographers, Artists for ‘Picture Perfect’
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association has issued a “Call to Photographers and Artists for Picture Perfect.” “Picture Perfect,” an exhibit featuring photography will open Oct. 6 and runs through Nov. 5 at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery, 22508 6th Street, Newhall, CA 91321. The gallery is located...

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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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