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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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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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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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