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SCV Arts & Events: Fright Fest Starts Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014

    Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Thursdays at Newhall 4th Annual Santa Clarita Music Festival September 26 & 27 21st annual Hart of the West Powwow & Native American Craft Fair Saturday September 27 & Sunday, September...

Colossus Burns (Video)
Monday, Sep 8, 2014

The legendary Colossus roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caught fire Monday afternoon. Video of the fire shows the top section collapsing after being completely engulfed in flames. “A welder caught Colossus on fire,” said an official at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station....

Six Flags Plans New Twist for Colossus
Thursday, Aug 28, 2014

[KHTS] Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia unveiled its new twist for Colossus, an iconic ride that’s been at the park for 36 years Thursday — with Twisted Colossus. Officials with the self-proclaimed “Thrill Capital of the World,” said the world–record–breaking hybrid coaster, Twisted...

Magic Mountain Execs Outline This Year’s Fright Fest
Friday, Aug 22, 2014

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain officials gave an inside look at the 2014 Fright Fest on Thursday night, dishing out exclusive information and sneak peeks about the upcoming event. “Six Flags Magic Mountain is only place in Southern California where you can ride during the day and stay...

Magic Mountain Crowned Best Theme Park
Thursday, Aug 14, 2014

Six Flags Magic Mountain has recently been crowned as the Best Theme Park in a USA TODAY contest. Noted for its renown collection of world-class thrills, the Valencia, Calif. theme park boasts 19 roller coasters, more than any other theme park on the planet, including world-record-holders, Full Throttle,...

6 Riders Complete ‘Colossal’ Marathon
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2014

Six of the 24 riders who participated in the 36-hour Colossus marathon at Six Flags Magic Mountain held on to the end, park officials announced. The marathon gave selected participants the chance to ride the coaster in 45-minute intervals for 36 hours, beginning at 9 a.m. Monday and ending 9 p.m. Tuesday. “Six...

Riders Stuck on Ninja when Branch Falls; 4 Minor Injuries
Monday, Jul 7, 2014

[KHTS] – About two dozen riders riders were trapped on the Ninja roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain Monday afternoon. “There are some people who are stuck on the ride,” said Supervisor Michael Pittman of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “There are 20-30 people stuck...

New Kiddie Coaster in Revamped Bugs Bunny World Sets Record
Thursday, Jun 26, 2014

Six Flags Magic Mountain, the “Thrill Capital of the World,” has launched its record-setting 19th coaster with the official debut of Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers in the revitalized Bugs Bunny World. Anchoring the newly refurbished children’s area, Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers features an action-packed...

Coming: SCV Arts & Events
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2014

Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Canyon Theatre Guild Presents: Singin’ in the Rain through June 28 Thursdays at Newhall Art Slam – June 5 Jam Sessions – June 12 Senses – June 19 Santa Clarita Ballet presents Snow White –...

COLOSSUS TO CLOSE
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2014

[KHTS] – After 36 years of greeting fans as they drive into the Six Flags Magic Mountain parking lot, Colossus will be closing. Both Colossus and Batman The Ride will continue running backwards until June 15, and then Colossus will remain open for another two months before closing on Aug. 16. Opening-year...

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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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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 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
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