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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Aug. 16: First-Aid Community Hike at Towsley Canyon
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

Join the city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation for a free Community Hike on Saturday, Aug. 16, 8:30-10 a.m. at Towsley Canyon. Towsley Canyon is located at 24335 The Old Road, Newhall, CA 91321. This is a Community Hike that combines outdoor exploration with essential first-aid skills. Learn safety...

Ken Striplin | Unwind, Explore, Experience Summer in Santa Clarita
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025

With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to explore and experience everything Santa Clarita has to offer. From scenic hikes and free live music to locally owned restaurants, breweries and wineries, the season is packed with opportunities to relax, explore and make unforgettable memories. Whether...

Agents of Discovery Launch New Fall Program Through Nov. 15
Friday, Aug 18, 2023

The city of Santa Clarita’s Agents of Discovery is a free outdoor educational mobile application that encourages residents and their families to get outdoors and learn about city history and environmental conservation through a fun geo-triggered experience. The Fall 2023 Agents of Discovery program...

Planners to Weigh Extending Plan for Senior Condo Complex
Friday, Dec 6, 2019

For each of the past six years, developers planning to build a senior condo complex near Towsley Canyon on The Old Road have asked regional planners for more time to keep the project alive, and on Tuesday they’ll ask again. Officials representing the developer DR Horton are scheduled to have their...

Towsley Canyon Video Surveillance Cam Now Online
Friday, Jan 4, 2019

The public parking lot at Towsley Canyon Park now has 24-hour video surveillance, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Although this security feature has been added, authorities urge hikers to remain vigilant in placing any valuables out of view and locking car doors. Small...

Smartphone GPS Locates Lost Towsley Canyon Hiker
Thursday, Oct 19, 2017

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, with help from a Smartphone GPS system, were able to locate a lost hiker Wednesday night at Towsley Canyon. The following account is from the SCV Sheriff’s Station Facebook page: SCV Sheriff’s Station deputies responded Wednesday...

L.A. SummerFEST Seeks Donations to Keep Shakespeare Onstage
Monday, Jul 24, 2017

Organizers of the non-profit Santa Clarita Festival are seeking the community’s help to cover a funding shortfall for the the ninth annual L.A. SummerFEST, a cultural festival featuring music, theater and free performances of Shakespeare’s plays for residents. For the ninth year, the festival...

Updated: Towsley Fire 80% Contained, 50 Acres Burned
Friday, Jul 14, 2017

Fire Department bulldozer cutting line as fire approached. Photo by: Ken Lubas UPDATE: Friday 5 p.m. County fire officials report the Towsley Fire is 80 percent contained and held to 50 acres burned. UPDATE: 9 p.m. Fire officials are reporting that the fire is now at 50 acres and 65 percent contained....

April 29: Audition for 2017 Shakespeare in the Park Production of OTHELLO
Monday, Apr 10, 2017

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is holding auditions for their summer Shakespeare in the Park production OTHELLO. This year’s production is directed by Tiger Reel, with performances in July and August. All roles are open. Actors interested in auditioning should prepare a two minute Shakespeare...

Paid Positions, Volunteer Opportunities Available with LA SummerFEST
Friday, Mar 31, 2017

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is gearing up for their upcoming summer cultural festival, the LA SummerFEST, by announcing a number of positions, part-time employment, and internships. The LA SummerFEST is a free, five-week, eclectic summer cultural festival, presented in collaboration with...

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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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