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ARTree In Need of Volunteers
Thursday, Aug 8, 2024

ARTree Community Arts Center believes art has the power to transform lives, connect communities and inspire all. As a nonprofit organization, ARTree relys on the generosity of supporters to keep the doors open and programs thriving. ARTree is currently looking for volunteers to assist in classes and...

Jan. 6: ARTree’s Flutterby Open Studio
Sunday, Dec 31, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center’s Flutterby Open Studio will be celebrating its seventh year in 2024. Every first Saturday, beginning on Jan. 6, artists of any age can enjoy art-making together from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its studios. Pre-registration is required. Classes use unique materials and room...

Classes Still Available at ARTree Despite Damage to Studio 1
Monday, Mar 27, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center has given an update on its building. The update from the Center’s newsletter below. “We at ARTree are very frustrated that Studio 1 is still closed after a hit and run accident in December. No progress has been made on repairs, and we are waiting for our building...

Feb. 13: Artist Pete Morris Demonstrating ‘Watercolor on Mineral Paper’ at The MAIN
Monday, Jan 23, 2023

Artist Pete Morris will be demonstrating “Watercolor On Mineral Paper” Monday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at The MAIN Theater. Morris is an urban street painter and art teacher. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main Street in Newhall. This free demo is available to all. Morris...

Damage to Building Prompts Changes to ARTree’s Class Schedules
Monday, Jan 16, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center has made some changes to its class schedule due to some building damage from a hit and run. All classes will be held in Studio 2 until repairs are completed for Studio 1. Studio 1 is closed to students and parents. We are proud to still offer 12 classes and two free monthly...

ARTree to Remain Open Despite Ongoing Repairs
Monday, Jan 9, 2023

A hit and run driver plowed through the back gate of ARTree Community Arts Center and hit the building on Dec. 19. Repairs will be occurring for the next few months. However,  the Center will remain open. Thank you for your patience. See below for a list of classes ARTree is offering. ARTree Community...

ARTree Winter, Spring Registration Now Open
Monday, Nov 14, 2022

ARTree Community Art Center has announced its winter and spring registration is now open. Scroll below for a list of classes available.   Events Have you already signed up for Flutterby on Saturday, Dec 3rd? Great, see you there! We are at capacity for...

ARTree Announces Upcoming Classes
Thursday, Aug 18, 2022

The ARTree Community Arts Center has announced upcoming classes. Scroll down for more information. Art-Journaling for Self-Love Meet Maria of Inantu Expressive Arts. Maria will lead a 7-week, morning class of art journaling beginning Sept 15. Relax and...

ARTree Announces New Classes
Thursday, May 12, 2022

The ARTree Community Arts Center has announced new, upcoming classes. The Art Center is located at 22508 6th St in Newhall. Scroll down to view the full list of classes. New Class: Landscape in Acrylic Starts Monday, June 6th at 6:30p with instructor Jose Barba. Ages 16+ Info Figurative...

ARTree Announces Free Upcoming Events
Thursday, Apr 28, 2022

ARTree Community Arts Center in Old Town Newhall announced its free, upcoming events. Click links below for more information. Flutterby Open Studio. Click [here] for more information or to register.                   Nest Healing Art Studio, May 10 Special...

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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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