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1958 - Juvenile probation Camp Joseph Scott opens at site of former New Era School in Bouquet Canyon [story]
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May 10: COC to Host SCV Book Festival
Monday, May 5, 2025

College of the Canyons will host the second annual Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center to promote the joy and power of reading and celebrate local authors. College of the Canyons Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center...

May 6: Regular Meeting of SCV Water Board
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025

SCV Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 6. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at the SCV Water Agency Administration Building – EGJG Water Treatment Plant Boardroom, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. To view the full agenda see the Meeting Packet. Those...

April 15: Regular Meeting of SCV Water Board
Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

SCV Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 15. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at the SCV Water Agency Administration Building – EGJG Water Treatment Plant Boardroom, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. To view the full agenda see the Meeting Packet. Those...

SCV Water Wins Three Awards For Communications Initiatives in 2024
Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025

In recognition of its outstanding achievements and innovations in public information and communications, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency received three prestigious awards from the California Association of Public Information Officials at an awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 2. In addition to...

SCV Water Board of Directors Approves Rate Changes

After a nine-month process pursuant to requirements set forth in California’s Proposition 218, the SCV Water Board of Directors concluded its rate study and voted to implement proposed rate changes following a public hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The water rate adjustments will go into effect...

SCV Water Launches Videos Promoting Smart Irrigation Controllers
Monday, Mar 31, 2025

Santa Clarita Valley Water is taking water-saving innovation to new heights with the release of its latest videos, featuring Carl, the water-wise hero, controlling sprinklers from space. The videos highlight how smart controllers make it easy for customers to manage irrigation systems efficiently using...

April 1: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 1 starting at 6 p.m. The meeting can be joined in person, via phone and virtually. In Person Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building E. G. “Jerry” Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Boardroom,...

March 26: SCV Water Hosts Public Workshop on Water Use Efficiency Plan
Friday, Mar 14, 2025

In support of “Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life,” the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is developing a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan to establish a comprehensive water conservation strategy. It is a key planning and strategic component for the agency that informs, influences...

March 18: SCV Water Special, Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, March 18 starting at 5 p.m. followed by the regular board meeting at 6 p.m. The meeting can be joined in person, via phone and virtually. The special meeting will hold a presentation of the State Water Contractors and...

Feb. 18: Santa Clarita Water Agency Regular Meeting
Monday, Feb 17, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18 starting at 6 p.m. The meeting can be joined in person, via phone and virtually. The meeting will include a smart meter consumption inquiry demo. In Person Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building...

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1958 - Juvenile probation Camp Joseph Scott opens at site of former New Era School in Bouquet Canyon [story]
Camp Joseph Scott
Dr. X.X. Skip Newhall, 87, died Sunday, May 4. A long-time resident of the Santa Clarita Valley, Newhall was the great-great grandson of Henry Mayo Newhall.
Skip Newhall, 87, Great-great Grandson of Henry Mayo Newhall
1920 - Warrant issued for actor Tom Mix to appear in Newhall Judge J.F. Powell's courtroom on reckless driving charge [story]
Tom Mix
1877 - Newhall School District formed, upon petition of J.F. Powell and 47 others [story]
Newhall School kids
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Dr. Malikah Nu’Man as the new Sequoia Coordinator at its meeting on May 7. The Board also appointed Vergine Aiazian and Jose Angel Alonzo Pastor as new assistant principals for the 2025/26 school year.
Hart District Welcomes New Coordinator, Assistant Principals
Get ready to wave your flags and celebrate with pride, the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade is returning in full patriotic spirit.
SCV 2025 Fourth of July Parade Registration Open
Residents are advised of a California Department of Public Health mussel quarantine order effective May 1 through Oct. 31. During the quarantine, all species of mussels gathered by recreational sport harvesters from California’s ocean shore should not be consumed by humans.
Consumers Advised Not to Eat Recreationally Harvested Mussels from California Coast
A new nonprofit organization is working to bring a theater center to the Santa Clarita Valley. The Santa Clarita Theatre Center is working to create the next step in theater facilities, which will be a shared space with production, rehearsal and performance spaces.
Nonprofit Works to Bring Santa Clarita Theatre Center to SCV
College of the Canyons softball saw six players earn All-Western State Conference, South Division awards, led by First-Team selections Jeniece Jimenez and Mia Reese.
Canyons Features Six on All-Conference Squad
College of the Canyons baseball garnered 10 All-Western State Conference, South Division selections, along with a pair of Gold Glove awards, to wrap up the 2025 campaign.
Ten Cougars Earn All-Conference Nods
1990 - Gene Autry's elderly horse, Champion, put to sleep; buried at Melody Ranch [story]
Champion
With May being National Foster Care Month, Fostering Youth Independence, the largest Santa Clarita-based nonprofit supporting local foster youth, is shining a light on the educational successes of its resilient youth.
FYI Celebrates Youth Success, Offers Ally Training
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a heat advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley May 9-10.
Public Health Issues Heat Advisory for SCV, Parts of L.A. County
Editorial cartoonist and former California Institute of the Arts School of Film/Video faculty Ann Telnaes (Film/Video BFA 1985) was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary on Monday, May 5.
CalAlrts Alum, Former Faculty, Ann Telnaes Wins Second Pulitzer Prize
Ready to embark on a global journey without leaving Santa Clarita? The city’s Celebrate event series is back with new countries to explore, featuring an immersive and exciting cultural celebration that brings the traditions, flavors and artistry of the world to the Canyon Country Community Center, at 18410 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Jason Gibbs | Explore Five Countries at Celebrate
A Better World Running will host the Forever Brave 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 25 at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 25: Forever Brave 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be hosting a Plein Air Outdoor Artmaking and public meet up Saturday, May 17, 2-5 p.m. at The Old Town Newhall Art Walk.
May 17: SCAA Plein Air Artmaking at Old Town Newhall Art Walk
In the real world, aggressive lane weaving, triple-digit speeds and road rage aren’t part of a high-score strategy, its deadly. The California Highway Patrol is deploying a new generation of low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles to crack down on what can only be described as “video game-styled” driving on the highways.
CHP Adds Vehicles to Combat ‘Video Game-Styled Driving’
The Canyon Theatre Guild will host "Timeless Expressions", a portrait art show showing the works of Santa Clarita Artists Association artist Erza Turin, May 23-June 29.
May 23-June 29: Erza Turin Art Show at Canyon Theatre Guild
From Monday, June 9 to Saturday, August 16, the College of the Canyons summer semester will offer more than 500 class sections in a wide range of academic subjects and disciplines.
COC Registration for Summer Classes Available
1875 - John F. Powell, an Irish immigrant, becomes Justice of the Peace [story]
John F. Powell
Businesses and their employees are encouraged to participate in the week-long challenge May 12, through May 16, with pit stops available on May 15 only.
May 12-16: Gear Up for the Annual Santa Clarita Bike to Work Challenge
Dig Deep Theatre and Santa Clarita Shakespeare present a one-night benefit performance of excerpts from Jose Rivera’s "Sonnets for an Old Century" to raise money for Los Angeles fire relief, at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall on Wednesday, June 4 at 8 p.m.
June 4: ‘Still We Speak, A Night Of Sonnets, Song’ for Eaton Fire Relief
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