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Missing Hiker Found in Towsley Canyon (Video)
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2014

Video: News Source LA   [KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies helped reunite a missing hiker with his family Tuesday morning, about 18 hours after he was reported missing near a Towsley Canyon trail. Brian Napoli, 24, of Santa Clarita, called his mother and friends Monday afternoon...

Feb. 15: Winter Bird Hike at Ed Davis Park
Monday, Feb 10, 2014

Saturday, February 15th at 8am: Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon Winter Weather and Bird Behavior On the coldest days of the year, birds adapt to keep warm in many ways. Learn about some of the behavioral changes that take place. Beginning birders are welcome. Binoculars optional. Meet at Towsley Canyon’s...

Sept. 21: Morning Bird Hike in Towsley Canyon
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013

Red-shouldered Hawks. MRCA Photo: Louise Rishoff Saturday, September 21st at 8am Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon Up With the Birds As birds begin nesting during these months, discover how bird families interact and prepare for the fall. Beginners are welcome on this easy walk. Binoculars optional....

July 20: Towsley Canyon Bird Hike
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013

Saturday, July 20th at 8am: Towsley Canyon Flying Feathered Friends Summer has officially arrived! Come discover how birds adapt to the season in our local mountains. Beginners are welcome on this easy walk. Binoculars optional. Meet at Towsley Canyon’s front parking lot. 2 hours.

April 20: Bird Hike in Towsley Canyon
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013

Saturday, April 20 at 8 a.m.: Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon  Flying Feathered Friends Spring is in full bloom, come discover how birds engage in many different behaviors in our local mountains. Beginners are welcome on this easy walk. Binoculars optional. Meet at Towsley Canyon’s front...

Jan. 19: MRCA Bird Hike in Towsley Canyon
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013

Flying into a New Year Saturday, Jan. 19,  at 8 a.m.: Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon Birds love Southern California’s gentle winters as much as we do. We will show you Towsley’s birds arriving from near and far. Beginners are welcome on this easy walk. Binoculars optional. Meet at Towsley...

July 3: Moonlight Hike at Towsley Park
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012

Photo by Sophia Wong Night Creatures’ Super Senses Tuesday, July 3rd at 8pm How do animals adapt to the night shift? Find out how as we explore Towsley Canyon by the light of a full moon. For Independence Day Eve, kids are encouraged to stay up past their bedtimes. Meet outside the front gate,...

Feb. 25: ‘Earliest Wildflowers’ Hike in Towsley Canyon
Sunday, Feb 19, 2012

Golden Currant | Photo by Wendy Langhans Saturday, February 25th at 10am   Wildflowers already? Volunteer Naturalist Wendy will lead you to these early season wildflowers for some unseasonable beauty on this easy walk. Meet in the parking lot at Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon, 2 hours.   Ed...

Jan. 21-22: Two Nature Hikes in Towsley Canyon
Sunday, Jan 15, 2012

Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 a.m. Flying into a New Year Birds love Southern California’s gentle winters as much as we do. Volunteer Naturalist Roger will show you Towsley’s birds from near and far. Beginners are welcome on this easy walk. Bring binoculars. Meet in the parking lot at Ed Davis Park...

Dec. 17: Holiday Bird Hike at Ed Davis Park
Friday, Dec 9, 2011

Canadian geese / Photo by Sophia Wong The year end has a long tradition of bird watching and counting. Let’s celebrate our local birds on this easy hike. Beginning birders are welcome. Binoculars are optional. Meet at Towsley Canyon’s front parking lot for a 2-hour hike.   Saturday,...

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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
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
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