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April 20: Topgolf Fundraiser Benefits The Painted Turtle
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

Get ready “fore” some Topgolf in El Segundo Thursday, April 20, at 6 p.m., benefiting the local nonprofit The Painted Turtle. Brought to you by its Ambassador Program, young professionals and friends of The Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle, located in Lake Hughes and founded by actor Paul...

City Announces Return of ‘Free to Be Me’ Festival
Thursday, Feb 16, 2023

Following last year’s successful event, the city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the return of the Free to Be Me Festival to the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 11, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Free to Be Me Festival celebrates Santa Clarita’s special needs community and...

Painted Turtle’s Holiday Gathering Returns
Thursday, Dec 22, 2022

Pure joy covered every acre of The Painted Turtle, a local nonprofit camp for kids with serious medical conditions, as the organization welcomed 265 people on Dec. 3 to its first in-person holiday gathering on camp in 1,095 days. It was a festive day packed with holiday fun in all areas of The Painted...

Oct 2: Painted Turtle to Host Fundraising Pickleball Tournament
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2022

The Painted Turtle summer camp is hosting a pickleball tournament to raise money for the camp on Oct. 2. The tournament will serve up at the Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, located at 1250 Capri Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.  Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1000 through their...

The Painted Turtle Takes Part in #GivingTuesday
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017

The Painted Turtle, a non-profit dedicated to providing a life-changing authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, is participating in #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is the day to bring adventure to a child who has already seen their share of doctor’s offices,...

Oct. 14: Tour de Turtle, Turtle Trek Bike Ride
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017

Join The Painted Turtle on October 14, 2017 for the 8th annual bike ride and 2nd annual walk/run/roll to benefit the non-profit. Spend an unforgettable day at camp with family and friends as a participant, volunteer, or cheerleader. By embarking on this challenging adventure, you’re supporting...

October 28: ‘Hoedown BBQ’ to Benefit The Painted Turtle
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2017

The Painted Turtle’s North Los Angeles Regional Advisory Board will present a “Hoedown BBQ” fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit organization on Saturday, October 28 starting at 3:30 p.m. Cocktails and tours begin at 3:30 and dinner will be served at 5. Along with savory BBQ, the event...

Painted Turtle Celebrating Paul Newman Birthday, Legacy
Monday, Jan 23, 2017

Thursday, January 26th is Paul Newman’s birthday and The Painted Turtle is celebrating the power of Paul and his legacy by brother Arthur Newman and his wife, Patty, matching every gift made in Paul’s honor. Every gift made in Paul’s honor will be matched by his brother, Arthur Newman, and...

Sept. 17: Hawaiian Festivities Benefit The Painted Turtle
Friday, Jun 3, 2016

The Northern Los Angeles Regional Advisory Board is bringing Hawaii to The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes on Saturday, September 17. Enjoy delicious bbq, beer and wine, tours of the camp, live music by The Hit Machine, silent and live auctions, and more. This festive evening will celebrate the magic...

Upcoming Events at The Painted Turtle
Friday, Apr 1, 2016

The Painted Turtle invites campers, families and friends to three different camp opportunities this spring, summer and fall. The Painted Turtle, A Serioüs Fun Camp funded by Paul Newman, is a camp where children with serious medical conditions can attend to celebrate just being kids. Spring into Camp...

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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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
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