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COC Hosts WSC Meet; Places First in 10 Events
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018

Story and photos by Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director College of the Canyons hosted Western State Conference (WSC) Meet No. 1 on a cold and rainy day at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center last Friday, with the Cougars taking first place in a combined 10 events. The meet featured swimmers from...

Sept. 16: Paseo Aquatics Club Hosts Black, White Swim Meet
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017

Head Coach Chris Dahowski presenting Swimmer of the Year Awards by Mori Saifi The nationally recognized Paseo Aquatics Club recently completed another successful season, and will kick off the 2017-18 season by hosting the Black and White Swim Meet at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Sept. 16. Paseo...

Weitzeil, Saugus Grad, Going to 2016 Rio Olympics
Friday, Jul 1, 2016

Abbey Weitzeil placed first in the women’s 100-meter freestyle in Omaha, earning her a spot on the 2016 USA Olympic team. The 2015 Saugus High School graduate had been competing throughout the week in the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials. Her 53.28-second swim not only secured her a spot on the Olympic...

Not Too Late to Sign Up for Swimming Lessons
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita is offering an assortment of swimming and diving classes for swimmers of all levels through the months of July and August at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center, Newhall Pool, North Oaks Pool, Santa Clarita Pool, Valencia Glen Pool and Valencia Meadows Pool. Kids and adults alike...

SCV Shares in African-American History
Monday, Feb 16, 2015

There are still some firsts to be chronicled in the annals of history. Swimming, like other professions such as NASCAR racing, visual art, animation and web programming, are virtually uncharted waters – more correctly, unrecorded waters of historic accomplishments for people of color. Santa Clarita...

Ervin Finishes 11th in 100-Meter Free
Friday, Aug 22, 2014

Anthony Ervin Hart grad Anthony Ervin placed 11th Friday in the 100-Meter Freestyle at the Pan-Pacific Swimming Championships in Gold Coast, Australia. Ervin qualified for the “B” Final where he finished third in a time of 49.20.  Cameron McEvoy of Australia took home the gold medal in...

June 20: Participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Monday, Jun 16, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita invites residents of all ages to head over to the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Friday, June 20, at 8 a.m. and participate in an attempt to set a new record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.  At the free event, residents will join thousands of kids and families across...

Hart Grad Breaks NCAA Div. 2 Swimming Record
Sunday, Mar 23, 2014

Hart High graduate Nicholas Korth swam his way into the record books last Saturday at the 2014 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Geneva, Ohio. Korth, a senior at the University of California, San Diego broke the 200-yard breaststroke NCAA Division II record Mar....

Roundup: Weitzeil, of Saugus, Wins 50m Freestyle in National Finals
Monday, Aug 12, 2013

Abbey Weitziel | Photo: Facebook Abbey Weitzeil, swimming for the Canyons Aquatics Club, won a Speedo Junior National championship in the 50-meter freestyle in Irvine. She won the race in 25.27 seconds and nearly broke the meet record set by Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin. Weitzeil, who will be...

Kids Go for Record in Swimming Event
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013

Local children took swim lessons at what Academy Swim Club officials are hoping was record-breaking pace in Valencia on Tuesday morning. The Academy Swim club hosted a portion of the World’s Largest Swim Lesson and Guinness World Record event for the fourth time Tuesday. “The whole event was put...

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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’
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
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