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March 26-27: Vasquez Rocks Hosts Easter Sunrise Service
Friday, Mar 25, 2016

Dozens will pack into Vasquez Rocks County Park this Easter Sunday for the annual Living Hope Easter Sunrise Celebration. The event will feature a performance about the life of Jesus Christ starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday, March 27 with a matinee performance the day before at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. “Come...

March 30: ‘Coffee with the Captain’ Comes to Saugus

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be hosting an evening “Coffee with the Captain” on March 30, 2016 from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. It will be held at the Starbucks located at 26441 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. Come by and meet Capt. Roosevelt Johnson and Crime Prevention Deputy...

Newhall Painters’ Art Exhibit Opens April 5 at Newhall Library
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016

A new art exhibit by The Newhall Painters will be on display from Tuesday, April 5 through Friday, August 5 in the Community Room at the Old Town Newhall Library. The exhibit entitled “Capturing the Drama of Color,” is a display of The Newhall Painters’ enthusiastic works on paper and canvas using...

March 22: Coffee with a CHP Officer at Peet’s in Valencia
Monday, Mar 21, 2016

On March 22 officers from the California Highway Patrol Newhall office and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, have coffee and build relationships. All community members are invited to attend the event from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Peet’s Coffee...

March 19: Local Martial Arts School to Hold Grand Opening
Thursday, Mar 17, 2016

[The ONE TaeKwonDo] – The ONE TaeKwonDo, a local martial art school in Santa Clarita, will be holding its grand opening this Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include the first ever The ONE TaeKwonDo belt exam, students as young three and as old as 50 will be testing...

Hart Students to Host Free St. Patrick’s Day Concert

The William S. Hart High School Wind Ensemble & Concert Band and The Placerita Junior High School Advanced Band will be hosting a free St. Patrick’s Day event Thursday night. The Rich Musical Heritage Concert will be held at William S. Hart Auditorium Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7 p.m.

March 19: TEDx Comes to COC Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016

College of the Canyons will host its third TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons conference with the theme ‘Trending’ on Saturday, March 19, in the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons is an independently organized event licensed by TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) and focused...

April 2: Dispose of Hazardous Waste at COC
Friday, Mar 4, 2016

Household hazardous waste often contains chemicals that can be harmful, both to the environment and people. The best way to avoid these chemicals is to purchase non-toxic products for cleaning, pest control and weed removal. However, if you do have leftover HHW items at your home, and want to dispose...

Pleasantview Seeks Sponsors for No-Tap Bowling Tournament

Valencia Lanes in Newhall is looking for sponsors to support their annual No-Tap Bowling Tournament on April 2 to help benefit Pleasantview Industries. All proceeds will go directly to Pleasantview Industries Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Pleasantview Industries has been able to...

March 13: TAO: Seventeen Samurai Coming to PAC

The explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography of TAO: Seventeen Samurai will be featured on the main stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Sunday, March 13. Based on the timeless, traditional art of Japanese drumming, the performance will showcase the...

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The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.
March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land
Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.
SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released
The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.
Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet
Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.
Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three
1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb
The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus District Education Center.
Dec. 16: Saugus Union School District Board Organizational Meeting
The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next Superintendent-President.
Nationwide Search Underway for New President
Ronni and Shepard Goodman met as students at California State University, Northridge in the 1960s and in the years since, they committed to supporting CSUN and empowering first-generation students to reach their highest aspirations.
CSUN Renames Academic Building to Honor $10 Million Gift
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