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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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Wilk Assigned to Government Process, College Campus Committees
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2014

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, was recently named to the Committee on Governmental Organization and to the Select Committee on Campus Climate. “I am honored to be appointed to serve on these two important committees,” Wilk said. “I will continue to work with my...

Bad Bills Brown Signed
Thursday, Dec 26, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Many pundits claim Gov. Jerry Brown is the “only adult in the room” in the state capitol. While the governor is generally fiscally conservative, he still leans too far to the left and is too appeasing to special interest groups. Previously I commended Brown on his vetoes of...

Health Care Misdirection
Monday, Dec 16, 2013

Troubled by a mailer received from Assemblyman Scott Wilk, members of the SCV Fair Elections Committee have filed a complaint against the Republican Caucus for their Covering Health Care California website (coveringhelthcareca.com), which the committee believes contains “distortions, lies and misinformation.” The...

Strickland Files Papers to Run for McKeon’s House Seat
Monday, Dec 2, 2013

Tony Strickland Former state lawmaker Tony Strickland, R-Ventura County, filed candidacy papers Friday to run for Congress in the 25th District. The seat has been held since 1992 by Santa Clarita’s first mayor, Howard “Buck” McKeon, who is widely expected to retire when his current term expires...

Governor Kills Some Bad Bills
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Gov. Jerry Brown and I do not see eye-to-eye on many issues. We have contrasting perspectives on what the size and scope of government should be, as well as what needs to be done to help grow small business.  But from time to time, the governor can surprise. Make no mistake. The...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

In this episode: A series of recorded phone calls at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic resulted in an investigation into an alleged drug smuggling conspiracy; Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar is headed to Washington DC. to testify in front of a Senate committee on a bill aimed to end the longstanding...

Nov. 13: Break Your Fast with Assemblyman Scott Wilk
Thursday, Nov 7, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast with Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, at TPC Valencia.

Strickland Considering Run in 25th if McKeon Retires
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2013

Tony Strickland [KHTS] – With speculation rampant about what might be taking place in the runup to next November’s election, there are already rumors and potential moves afoot. Some of the discussion has been spurred by a recent editorial penned by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, which...

Fraud is Rife in Drug Medi-Cal Program
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk During my first year in the Legislature, I’ve experienced many unsettling actions. Most troubling to me is the lack of transparency on how the Legislature conducts its business such as passing budget bills containing no language and circumventing the legislative process by “gutting...

Wilk: State Healthcare Exchange Open, With Glitches
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Looking to allay concerns about the new law, Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced “Covering Health Care: A California Resource Guide,”  an online guide for Californians looking for information about the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act has prompted...

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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
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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