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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Thesis Film from CalArts Alum Selected for French Short Film Festival
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017

The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, a French film festival, recently announced the selection for its 40th annual short film competition with CalArts alum Erica Scoggins’ (Film MFA 16) short The Sacred Disease chosen as one of the 25 films to compete in the festival’s Lab Competition. The festival...

Dec. 20-28: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar

Here is a list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for the week of Dec. 20-Dec. 28: Dec 20, 2017: A Christmas Story at Canyon Theatre Guild Dec 20, 2017 07:00 pm Join Ralphie on his Christmas quest for the greatest present any kid could want — a Red Ryder BB Gun. A classic that’s so much...

City Seeking Artists for 2018 Solo Exhibits
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita Arts and Events division is currently seeking proposals for solo exhibits for 2018 in the gallery space at The MAIN, the City’s newest arts venue in Old Town Newhall. Established and emerging visual artists/creatives are encouraged to apply. All visual arts media are eligible...

Dec. 15: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar

Here is a list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for Friday: Dec 15, 2017: A Christmas Story at Canyon Theatre Guild Dec 15, 2017 08:00 pm Join Ralphie on his Christmas quest for the greatest present any kid could want — a Red Ryder BB Gun. A classic that’s so much fun, you might shoot...

Dec. 15, 16: Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance Concert at REDCAT

This Friday and Saturday (Dec. 15-16), The Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance brings their annual Winter Dance Concert to the REDCAT stage. Featuring pieces by Dance Faculty Laurence Blake, Nina Flagg and Julie Bour, as well as guest choreographer Rauf ‘RubberLegz’ Yasit, this year’s collection...

Dec. 4: Tyler Scully Solo Exhibit “Headspace” at The MAIN
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017

Beginning Monday, December 4, 2017, the gallery in The MAIN will feature a new solo exhibit of minimal expressionist paintings through the month of December called “Headspace,” by artist Tyler Scully. The exhibit will feature oil paintings focusing on the concept of disconnection, specifically...

Nov. 19: Hart Park Open House, Exploring Art at Hart
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017

The Williams S. Hart Museum located in Hart Park in Santa Clarita will host an Open House, “Exploring the Art at Hart,” on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Event attendees of all ages will have the opportunity to explore how artists worked and participate in hands-on activities...

“Abandoned Art Project” Comes to Santa Clarita
Thursday, Nov 2, 2017

The “Abandoned Art Project” — organized by students and members at Newhall’s Ceramic Artists Studio Inc., or CASI — will be leaving pieces of ceramic art at random public places around Santa Clarita beginning Nov. 6. The art will be left for unsuspecting people to stumble upon; however, clues...

Nov. 2-4: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017

Here is a list of Santa Clarita Arts-related events for Nov. 2 – Nov. 4: Nov 2, 2017: ARTree – Figure Drawing at ARTree Community Arts Center Nov 02, 2017 06:00 pm Are you an artist frustrated with the lack of opportunities to draw in Santa Clarita? Come to ARTree Community Arts Center for...

Alex Cerda’s Art Exhibit, “Sign Language,” Opens in the SCV

“Sign Language,” reclaimed art exhibit by Alex Cerda, opened Tuesday and will last until Friday Dec. 1 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The exhibit is taking place at The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Newhall. Artist reception: Residents are invited to attend a free art reception on Thursday, Nov....

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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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
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