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1877 - Newhall School District formed, upon petition of J.F. Powell and 47 others [story]
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Driving Safety Tips for Travelers Heading to Areas with Rain, Snow
Monday, Dec 24, 2018

The California Department of Transportation is alerting the traveling public that the National Weather Service is predicting rain, snow and high winds over the Christmas holiday. Caltrans is providing some helpful winter driving tips and information for areas of impact during the storms. Travel for...

Stormy Weather Looms Over So Cal
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018

Southern California is on track for a wet week, according to the National Weather Service. Rain began to fall Monday night and is expected through Wednesday as a system moves through the area. This storm is expected to produce light to moderate rainfall with totals generally ranging between 0.25 and...

So Cal Braces for Winter Storm
Thursday, Mar 1, 2018

An approaching storm system will bring rain and mountain snow to Southwest California late Thursday into Friday, with another disturbance keeping unsettled weather over the region later Friday through Saturday. Moderate to occasionally heavy rain will be possible at times, especially Thursday night into...

CA State Parks Offers Tips to Enjoy Winter Season Safely
Friday, Jan 13, 2017

California State Parks reminds outdoor enthusiasts that winter recreation can be hazardous. Every year, thousands of individuals and families enjoy California’s winter season by playing in the snow, fishing, walking/hiking a trail, boating, off-highway recreation or visiting historical sites. The...

LASD Offers Tips on Venturing into Snowy Mountains this Season
Thursday, Jan 12, 2017

People from all over Southern California flock to local mountains to ski, snowboard, and play in the snow. A great time can be had by all, as long as you plan ahead and keep safety in mind. Here are a few tips if you are venturing into snowy mountains this season: Check the weather forecast and road...

Snow Forecast Prompts Possible Grapevine Closure
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

A winter storm may affect holiday commuters this weekend as the Grapevine pass on Interstate 5 might close from the weather, according to CHP officials. “It’s hard to say for sure (if the pass will close),” said public information officer Brian Moore of Fort Tejon’s California Highway Patrol...

Weather Delay
Monday, Feb 1, 2016

The weather is causing a delay in my planned trip to the Central Valley. I won’t leave until tomorrow … unless the snow on Route 58 is too bad. I worry the road might be blocked with snow or mud. In the railroad history of California, the weather has played a significant role – snow in the...

Snow Brings Traffic, Trash and Off-ramp Closures
Monday, Jan 11, 2016

Vehicles are illegally parked on a two-lane highway in Frazier Park. Photo courtesy of Melanie Bernhardt, Facebook. [KHTS] – Hordes of people descended on the fresh snow in the Cuddy Valley-Mount Pinos area west of Frazier Park over the weekend, forcing California Highway Patrol officers to shut...

Knifing the Cow
Monday, Dec 29, 2014

Snow. Snow belongs on the mountaintops. Snow should not fall when the kids already have off from school. Why waste a good snow day when you are already home? Right, kids? But the weather guessers say there is going to be snow as low as 2,000 feet. That means Acton and Agua Dulce will get it. So will...

Chillin’ in Cadiz
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013

Darryl Manzer I stand in high favor here in Kentucky. They are thanking me for bringing some warmer weather … but they said if I stop a possible white Christmas, I’m in real trouble. I wish I had such powers. Alas, I’m just a grandfather visiting his grandkids for Christmas. Now that is a gift...

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Hop on your bicycle, get to pedaling and explore the city of Santa Clarita’s sprawling bike trail network during the 2024 “Hit the Trail” Community Bike Ride on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon.
May 18: Gear Up, ‘Hit the Trail’ Free Cycling Event
The 2022-2023 Valencia High School Jazz Choir Two 'n Four has been named the 2024 Winner High School Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble in the 47th Annual Downbeat Magazine Music Awards.
Valenica High Jazz Choir Captures ‘DownBeat’ Award
The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will host “A Night of Narrative Song: A Music Tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day” on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m.
June 6: Music Tribute to 80th Anniversary of D-Day
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 is thrilled to announce that Caitlyn Park, a senior at Saugus High School, has been named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
Saugus High’s Caitlyn Park Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar
As spring blooms, it brings with it a renewed sense of opportunity to embrace the fresh air and physical activity that comes with the season.
Marsha McLean | Igniting Change with Bike to Work Challenge
SCV Water, in partnership with the Association of California Water Agencies, is proud to announce that the 2024 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship has been awarded to California State University, San Marcos student Krisha Pedraza.
SCV Water Announces 2024 Gladbach Scholarship Recipient
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation announced Thursday the recipients of 100 microgrants awarded to community leaders in Los Angeles County, including four from Santa Clarita, to fund initiatives that uplift their neighborhoods.
SCV Community Leaders Awarded Nextdoor Foundation Microgrants
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Public Outreach and Legislation Committee is holding an in-person meeting Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m.
May 16: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting
The city of Santa Clarita announced all parking lots at Central Park will be closed Friday, May 10, due to the Boots in the Park Country Music Festival.
May 10: Central Park Parking Lots to Close for Country Music Festival
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released its fifth annual report on mortality among people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County.
L.A. County Homeless Mortality Rate Plateaus
Students enrolling in the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 semester will notice a new course type featured in the class schedule: Focused Classes.  
COC Launching Eight-Week Focused Classes
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies Shane Seacord, Grant Roth and Sergeant Eric Lee of LASD Emergency Services Detail, Air Rescue 5 crew received the California State Medal of Valor award Wednesday.
LASD Deputies Receive State’s Medal of Valor
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.
Share the Road During Bicycle Safety Month
1990 - Gene Autry's elderly horse, Champion, put to sleep; buried at Melody Ranch [story]
Champion
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. 
Ocean Water Warning For May 8
The Valley Industry Association will host the annual VIA BASH with this year's theme of Color My World on Oct. 18
Oct. 18: Via Bash Returns with ‘Color My World’
L.A. County Library is deeply committed to the mental health and wellbeing of all its neighbors.
L.A. County Library Observes Mental Health Awareness Month
More than 96.3 billion gallons of stormwater were captured and stored within LA County’s reservoirs and delivered to spreading grounds for recharge of groundwater aquifers since Oct. 2023 when the storm season began.
County Captures 96.3 Billion Gallons of Stormwater
More than 17.4 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 139,605 from April 2024 according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Federal Enforcement Begins of REAL ID May 2025
Don’t miss out on Wednesday, May 8,  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when California State University, Northridge’s Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation & Research Symposium will feature live hip-hop performances, DJ’s, dancers, graffiti installations, food trucks, and more.
CSUN’s Inaugural CIPHER Symposium Returns to Soraya
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of its newest initiative, "The Voice(s) of Business" podcast in partnership with SCAN Media, LLC and 95Visual.
SCV Chamber Launches Podcast: ‘The Voice(s) of Business’
1875 - John F. Powell, an Irish immigrant, becomes Justice of the Peace [story]
John F. Powell
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