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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail


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Sept. 10: Sierra Hillbillies Celebrating 56 Years
Monday, Aug 14, 2023

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will celebrate 56 years Sunday Sept. 10 with caller Andy Allemao and round dance cuer Cindy Mower from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The social square dance format event will take place at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 25718 McBean Parkway...

Aug 6: Sierra Hillbillies Host Summer Luau Dance
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club is inviting the public to its Summer Luau dance with Arizona caller Rick Gittelman. The Sierra Hillbillies will wear muumuus and Hawaiian shirts for the line dancing event at the Valencia Methodist Church Fellowship hall Aug 6 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Casual attire...

June 4: Sierra Hillbillies 204 Days Until Christmas Dance
Friday, May 19, 2023

Enjoy an early 204 Days until Christmas Dance with the Sierra Hillbillies, no ugly sweaters allowed on Sunday, June 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will celebrate early with a 204 Days until Christmas Dance with caller Romney Tannehill on the mike for SSD squares at...

April 2: Sierra Hillbillies Hosting Alumni Dance
Monday, Mar 20, 2023

File photo. The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will hold an Alumni Dance Sunday, April 2, hosting former members and class graduates with former club instructor and caller Rod Shuping at the mic. Shuping will call SSD tips from 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a Plus tip at the break. The event...

Nov. 6: Sierra Hillbillies Hosting Dance to Honor Veterans
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will honor all who have served our nation and dance to caller Mike Kellogg at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The event is $10 per dancer. Dancers are encouraged...

Sept. 6: Sierra Hillbillies Offers Social Square Dance Class
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022

The Sierra Hillbillies Square & Round Dance Club will offer a 14-week Social Square Dance class through the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. The class starts Tuesday, Sept. 6 and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Valencia Meadows Park, 25671 Fedala Road, Valencia, CA 91355....

June 14: Sierra Hillbillies Start 11 Week Dance Class
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2022

The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club announced its starting and 11 week dance course at Valencia Meadows Park. The social square dance intermediate class will begin June 14 and go until Aug. 23 and cost $50 for the entire course. The class will be taught by Janienne Alexander every Tuesday...

June 5: Sierra Hillbillies School’s Out Dance Celebration
Thursday, May 12, 2022

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will hold a School’s Out Celebration dance with caller Romney Tannehill on Sunday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. The dance celebation will be held at Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, which is located at 25718 McBean Parkway in Santa Clarita. The price...

May 1: Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club Celebrates Rock ‘n Roll
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will celebrate “Old Time Rock & Roll” tunes with caller Darren Gallina on May 1 at 2 p.m. Jim Elder will be cuing rounds with the same theme in mind. The fun starts at 2 p.m., at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean...

Feb. 6: Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club Hosting Super Sunday Tailgate Party
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022

The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will kick off Super Bowl celebrations a week early at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6. The Caller will be Rod Shuping, plus Betty McWilliams will lead line dancing at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA, 91355. The donation...

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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
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’
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