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March 14: Air Force Band Concert at COC
Friday, Mar 4, 2016

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is proud to welcome back the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert Band on Monday, March 14. Stationed in the San Francisco Bay area at Travis Air Force Base, the Band of the Golden West has collaborated with some of...

March 9: Holocaust Survivor to Speak in Newhall
Thursday, Mar 3, 2016

Albert Rosa is a Holocaust survivor with an unusual story – he is also the recipient of five American military medals, including a Purple Heart. Rosa will share his story of survival, resilience and hope in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The presentation will take place at Chabad of...

Last Day to Buy Tickets for Economic Outlook Conference
Monday, Feb 29, 2016

Today is the last day to purchase tickets to the 2016 Economic Outlook Conference. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, March 10. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the event will being at 2 p.m. A cocktail reception will be held immediately afterward. To see sponsorship...

March 12: Newhall Library to Host One Story, One City

The Santa Clarita Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, invites residents to meet author Marisa Silver, the talented writer behind this year’s One Story, One City book selection “Mary Coin”. The free author event will take place on Saturday, March...

Teens Bust a Move at Community Center
Friday, Feb 26, 2016

On Friday, Feb. 12, the Newhall Community Center hosted its third annual Valentine’s ‘Valenteen’ Dance for Junior High and High School students from all over Santa Clarita. The dance was enjoyed by 61 teens from different Santa Clarita schools, including Placerita Junior High, Rancho Pico, West...

March 2: COC Focuses on Health with Lifestyle Fair

As the kick-off to a semester-long series of events focused on healthy lifestyle topics, College of the Canyons will host its annual Body Mind Wellness Healthy Lifestyle Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 2. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the COC Honor Grove, located on the college’s Valencia...

March 9: 5th District Supervisors Candidate Forum at TPC

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Law Firm Poole and Shaffery are partnering up with Southland Regional Association of Realtors for the 5th District Supervisors Candidate Forum. On March 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. the public can come and meet the candidates vying for the seat left...

Trinity Classical to Bring Civil War History to Life
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016

[Trinity Classical Academy] – Trinity Classical Academy will be presenting an American Civil War Reenactment on Friday, Feb. 26. The American Civil War Living History Museum will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Trinity’s Celebration Center. Trinity’s sixth grade class, their families,...

March 10: Meet the Author Series at SCV Senior Center
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016

[SCV Senior Center] – The Santa Clarita Senior Center will be hosting a Meet the Author event on Thursday, March 10. The event will showcase Titanic expert and author, Bill Blowers, as he presents “Titanic, 104 Years of Mystery, Intrigue, and Discovery.” The press release says, “Discover...

March 2: No-Budget Film Workshop Comes to City Hall
Monday, Feb 22, 2016

If you’re through talking about being a filmmaker and ready to become one, join us for a two day workshop that will provide you with valuable insight into filmmaking. This unique series of workshops is specifically designed to help the no-budget filmmaker, whether he or she is working with a budget...

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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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