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1825 - Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall born in Saugus, Mass. [read/watch]
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USA Today Picks Magic Mountain Fright Fest as Nation’s Best
Friday, Oct 16, 2015

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest has been declared the best theme park Halloween event in the country by USA Today, and it will continue to be open this weekend. “It is such an honor to be recognized by our guests and fans for the efforts we have made these past five years to...

Magic Mountain Fright Fest Offers Something Fresh
Monday, Sep 28, 2015

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest opened for the season this past weekend with new scare zones, shows and fright. This year, the park has seven mazes and seven scare zones, each with its own theme. “We are really focused on adding experiences that really immerse you in the product,...

Things to Do: Fright Fest Cometh
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN FRIGHT FEST SEPTEMBER 26, 27 OCTOBER 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31 NOVEMBER 1 FALL ACTIVITIES IN SANTA CLARITA SANTA CLARITA MARATHON NOVEMBER 7 & 8 BOOK YOUR HOTEL BEFORE THE DISCOUNTED OFFER ENDS! HOUSE...

Six Flags to Revolutionize Revolution (Video)
Thursday, Sep 3, 2015

Six Flags Magic Mountain unveiled plans Thursday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the world’s first 360-degree looping coaster. The New Revolution, featuring newly designed trains, special ride effects and a new look, will highlight the Valencia theme parks’ 45th operating season. The New Revolution,...

Girl’s Death at Magic Mountain Unrelated to Ride
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015

The Coroner’s Office is not investigating the death of a girl found unresponsive at Six Flags Magic Mountain, officials said Tuesday. “She had a pre-existing condition,” said Lt. Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, noting her doctor will be signing off on the cause of death....

Girl Dies After Being Found Unconscious at Magic Mountain
Monday, Jun 15, 2015

A girl who was found unconscious Saturday afternoon at Six Flags Magic Mountain was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The identity of the girl, age 10, is not being released at this time, and an autopsy has not been completed, a coroner’s official said. Fire Department officials responded...

Unconscious Child, 10, Airlifted from Magic Mountain
Friday, Jun 12, 2015

First responders flew an unconscious child from Six Flags Magic Mountain Friday night, officials said. “Late this afternoon, a 10-year-old female guest returned to the Revolution station after riding and was found breathing but unconscious,” Six Flags Magic Mountain officials said in a statement....

Twisted Colossus, Steampunk District to Open May 23
Thursday, Apr 30, 2015

[KHTS] – Twisted Colossus, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s newest ride, is set to open this May in Santa Clarita and construction crews are about to complete the testing of the ride. Twisted Colossus is expected to open to the public May 23, officials said Wednesday. The ride will have four trains...

Twisted Colossus on Track for Spring Opening
Monday, Feb 16, 2015

Six Flags Magic Mountain officials say Twisted Colossus is on track for its spring opening complete with a new revamped steampunk area. “I’d say about 40 percent (of the coaster is complete),” said Six Flags Magic Mountain Construction Manager Bruce Thompson. “We’ve got to complete the...

Magic Mountain Gives Peek at Coaster, ‘Holiday in the Park’
Friday, Nov 28, 2014

Six Flags Magic Mountain officials recently previewed the construction of Twisted Colossus and its first-ever Holiday in the Park event.   Twisted Colossus Colossus was officially closed down Aug. 17 of this year after SFMM officials announced their plan to reinvent the nearly 40-year-old coaster. Construction...

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The city of Santa Clarita has announced a significant milestone in the future of William S. Hart Park. The Los Angeles County Superior Court accepted the petition to transfer ownership of the historic park in probate court, clearing the way for the city to move forward with the ownership transition.
City Moves Forward with Transfer of Hart Park After Court Approval
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department Lifeguard Division, in partnership with the Women’s Fire League, will host the fourth annual Women’s Lifeguard Prep Academy May 17-18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 17-18: Women’s Lifeguard Prep Academy
Finally Family Homes has announced it has been selected as one of eight winners of the 2024 Aging Out Institute Awards Program, receiving the Flame Award and a $40,000 grant.
Finally Family Homes Wins Aging Out Institute Flame Award $40K Grant
For the second year in a row and the 12th time in team history, the College of the Canyons Cougars remain on top of the men's golf mountain after a two-round performance at the 3C2A Men's Golf State Championships on Sunday and Monday, May 11-12, at the Bayonet Golf Course.
Canyons Wins Second Straight State Championship
College of the Canyons track completed its run at the 3C2A Southern California Regional Championships at Saddleback College on Saturday, May 10, with the Cougars' contingent seeing four athletes advance to the state meet.
Canyons Sees Four Qualify to Compete at 3C2A State Championships
1825 - Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall born in Saugus, Mass. [read/watch]
Henry M. Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission invites the public to the 2035 Arts Plan: Vision and Development Town Hall Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20 at the California Institute of the Arts.
May 20: 2035 Arts Plan Town Hall Meeting
Presented by Top Entertainment and American Family Funding, California Institute of the Arts will host the Summer Breeze Music Festival, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7.
June 7: Summer Breeze Festival at CalArts
The annual Summer Reading Program is back at Santa Clarita public libraries and this year's theme is "Level Up at Your Library."
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
WiSH Education Foundation will host WiSH Upon a Car Showcase, Saturday, May 31, 6-10 p.m. in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center.
May 31: WiSH Upon a Car Showcase
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, May 13 at City Hall to continue a public hearing regarding a request for a new five-story mixed-use building in Old Town Newhall with 78 housing units and approximately 5,200 square-feet of commercial space to be built on the corner of Main Street, Market Street and Railroad Avenue.
May 13: City Council to Continue Public Hearing on OTN Project
The Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark Museum will host a special screening of "Ghosts of California" at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, as well as a live musical performance.
May 24: ‘Ghosts of California’ Special Screening at Rancho Camulos
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of two productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, May 12 to Saturday, May 17.
May 12-17: Two Productions Filming in SCV
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 3:30 p.m.
May 14: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
College of the Canyons stormed out to an eight-stroke lead on day one of the 3C2A State Championship Tournament at Bayonet Golf Course in Seaside, Calif. on Sunday, May 11, with sophomore Ethan Posthumus carding six birdies to lead the individual field.
Canyons Leads Opening Round at 3C2A State Championships
With NAIA track & field nationals coming in less than two weeks, The Master's University men's and women's teams are hitting their stride at the right moment. The Mustangs competed at the Franson Last Chance Meet Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, in Azusa, with multiple school records going down.
Mustangs Tuned Up for Nationals at APU
The Master's men's golf team has been given the opportunity to go after the university's third national championship of the year after being given an at-large berth for the NAIA National Championships to be played at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.
TMU Men’s Golf to Play for National Championship
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
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