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1875 - Henry Mayo Newhall buys western half of the Santa Clarita Valley for $2 an acre [story]
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SCV Entertainment Beat: Summer Meltdown Moves to Central Park
Thursday, Feb 25, 2016

Tickets are now available for the 13th annual Summer Meltdown Autism Awareness Art & Music Festival Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, rocking for the first year at Santa Clarita’s Central Park. It’s also the first two-day event in Summer Meltdown history, a testament to the marathon festival’s...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, April 27, 2015
Monday, Apr 27, 2015

The Santa Clarita City Council, will consider changing its Municipal Codes on tuesday, in three areas as proposed by city staff members. Over 3000 people filled the Santa Clarita Skate park for Summer Meltdown this weekend, an annual concert to raise funds for Yes I Can an autism awareness program that...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Helen Wheels, Summer Meltdown
Thursday, Apr 23, 2015

Friday night at 9, the Helen Wheels Band fires up its “Rock ‘n’ Roll Spring Basheroo” at the Valencia Wine Company on Town Center Drive. Showtime is at 9 p.m. and there’s no cover, but lots of good spirits. Call 661-254-9300 for details. Also Friday night, funky blues band and two-time SCVTV...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Summer Meltdown
Friday, Apr 10, 2015

In case you missed the premiere last weekend, this Saturday night at 10, SCVTV presents an encore telecast of our special Summer Meltdown preview on “House Blend,” hosted by yours truly. The 12th annual Summer Meltdown Austism Awareness Art & Music Festival, which benefits the Yes I Can program...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Wumbloozo on House Blend; Summer Meltdown
Thursday, Mar 26, 2015

It’s gonna be a Wumbloozo Saturday night both onstage and on the tube here in the Santa Clarita Valley. The award-winning SCV Blues Society band plays live at Vincenzo’s on Lyons Avenue in Newhall from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The best pizza in town, with all kinds of sodas and beers. Call 259-6733 for...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Get Tix to 2015 Summer Meltdown
Thursday, Mar 5, 2015

Tickets are on now on sale for the 12th annual Summer Meltdown Austism Awareness Art & Music Festival. On Saturday, April 25, nearly 40 bands will rock three stages at the Santa Clarita Skate Park on Centre Pointe Parkway just off of Golden Valley. Headliners include Pepper, The Expendibles, and...

Support “Yes I Can’ During Autism Awareness Month
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2014

During the entire month of April, all five Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in Santa Clarita will donate one dollar for every regular or giant sub purchased between 3-5 pm to the Yes I Can program. The Yes I Can:Unity Through Music and Education Program is a 501-c3 non-profit organization,which developed...

Entertainment Beat: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Summer Meltdown, more
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014

On Friday night, four of the five members of local classic rock ‘n’ soul cover band The Snareheads celebrate their birthdays at Valencia Wine Company, on Town Center Drive. Owner Guy LeLarge will cut the cake. Then, starting at 9 p.m., the Heads (Joe Bertalli, Joe Fuoco, Mike Fitzgerald, Steve Sadd...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

In this episode: Three people are in custody after a short pursuit following a residential burglary in Valencia Tuesday; A 19 year old Newhall tagger pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of graffiti vandalism, and no contest to one count of drug possession. Also: Mayor Bob Kellar will host his 4th...

Music Festival Draws Attention to Autism (Video)
Monday, May 6, 2013

Video by James Frank & Oscal Rogel, Cougar News The Santa Clarita Skate Park was alive with music, art and social inclusion at the 2013 Summer Meltdown Music and Art festival Saturday. More than 40 acts including Rome, Papafish and Seeedless performed on three stages during the 10th annual show produced...

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 As the Los Angeles area begins to recover from the devastating recent wildfires, Circle K is supporting the American Red Cross to help local communities during this challenging time.
Jan.16: Circle K Supports American Red Cross California Wildfire Relief with 40 Cents Off Per Gallon
New and continuing students can register for the College of the Canyons spring 2025 semester, which begins Monday, Feb. 10.
Registration Underway for Spring 2025 at College of the Canyons
Hilton, American Express and 211 LA have announced a plan to provide vouchers to people impacted by the fires to stay, free of charge, at Hilton properties.
211 L.A. Teams Up with Hilton and Partners to Provide Hotel Vouchers
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris resulting from recent wildfires.
Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
After announcing the Cancellation of The People’s March, the Women's March Foundation has pivoted to volunteerism for victims of the Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Jan 18: Women’s March L.A. Cancels The Peoples March, Pivots to Volunteerism For L.A. Wildfire Victims
The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.
Entry Period Open For Annual Sister Cities Young Artists, Authors Showcase
Eaton Fire officials will host a  virtual community meeting and provide an update on the current fire situation, address questions, and  discuss recovery.
Jan. 15: Eaton Incident Update
Property owners who have been impacted by the current wildfires in Los Angeles County may be eligible for various property tax disaster relief.
Property Tax Disaster Relief Available to Victims of the Los Angeles County Wildfires
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo is partnering with the NAACP Santa Clarita Branch and the Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley for a Day of Service focused on supporting those impacted by the recent wildfires.
Jan. 18: Assemblywoman Schiavo, NAACP Santa Clarita Host Fire Relief Donation Drive
SCV Water is thrilled to announce its 2025 Gardening Class schedule, featuring a series of innovative workshops designed to inspire, educate, and empower the community to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes.
SCV Water Announces 2025 Gardening Class Schedule
1875 - Henry Mayo Newhall buys western half of the Santa Clarita Valley for $2 an acre [story]
Henry M. Newhall
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that 24 people are dead after fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 40,000 acres.
County Fire Update: 25 Dead, 40,000 Acres Burned, 12,000 Buildings Lost
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory following strong Santa Ana winds expected to affect the region through Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Through Jan 15: Windblown Dust and Ash Possible in SCV
To help wildfire survivors who are wondering whether their house is still standing, Los Angeles County has launched an interactive map that shows the status of their property. The virtual map includes photos and a color-coded key that reflects levels of damage.
County Offers Residents Map of Eaton Fire Damage
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC breast surgical oncologist Amanda Woodworth, MD, has been appointed co-chair of the American Cancer Society’s National Breast Cancer Roundtable Risk Assessment, Screening, Risk Reduction and Early Diagnosis Priority Team.
Woodworth Appointed Co-Chair of ACS Breast Cancer Priority Team
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the second episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations.
Santa Clarita Voices Podcast Episode 2 Focuses on Homelessness
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, a 10-story building in downtown Los Angeles and home to the County of Los Angeles Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and various veteran service partners, has now closed to the public.
County Veterans Services Move to Regional Centers ‘Until Further Notice’
The Ninth Annual Youth Arts Showcase Painters, Pictures and Prose Contest is now accepting submissions. Deadline to submit is Friday Feb. 28.
Feb. 28: Entry Deadline for Youth Arts Showcase
College of the Canyons freshman Wyatt Wilson finished with 32 points to lead the Cougars men's basketball team past visiting Glendale College 96-74 during the Western State Conference, South Division opener on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Canyons Takes Conference Opener 96-74 Over Glendale
College of the Canyons women's basketball was beaten 81-37 by No. 6 state-ranked Glendale College, suffering defeat in the Western State Conference, South Division opener at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Cougars Handed Home Loss by No. 6 Glendale
1988 - One-month-old Santa Clarita City Council votes to form Planning Commission [minutes]
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ESCAPE Theatre will present its 50th Production, "Annie" from Thursday, Jan. 30 thru Sunday, Feb. 2 at the College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Jan. 30-Feb. 2: ESCAPE Theatre Presents 50th Production ‘Annie’
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced its 2025 Scholarship Program, designed to support talented high school senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley. Applications are open and will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 28.
Feb. 28:  Deadline for SCAA Art Scholarships for High School Seniors
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Jan. 15: Regular Meeting of Hart School Board
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