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Feb. 14-22: The Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Rosalinda, CA’

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

The Olive Branch Theatricals will present “Rosalinda, CA,” an original story by Carlos Gomez,Jr., 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14- Sunday, Feb. 22 at Valencia Town Center. Valencia Town Center is located at 24201 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 3274, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 The first of its new writer...

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Nov. 1-16: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Baby’

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025

Audiences are invited to laugh, cry, and celebrate the miracle of life with ‘Babyy,’ opening Saturday, Nov. 1 and playing through Sunday, Nov. 16 at The Olive Branch, located inside the Valencia Town Center. This touching and spirited musical production captures the joy, fear and wonder of...

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Santa Clarita Valley Halloween Pumpkin Patches

Friday, Oct 17, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley has a variety of places to find your perfect Halloween pumpkin. These pumpkin patches offer festive activities as well as pumpkins: Gilchrist Farm 30116 Bouquet Canyon Road Saugus, CA 91350 www.gilchristfarm.com/pumpkin-patch Open Tuesday to Sunday until Nov. 2 Gilchrist Farm...

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Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’

Thursday, Oct 9, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals’ “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” will perform Fridays-Sundays, through Oct. 19 at Valencia Town Center. In the sanctuary of a bedroom, away from the glittering facade of a lavish wedding reception, five women discover they’re not alone in feeling...

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Oct. 11-20: Circus Vargas Presents ‘Hollywood Dreams’ at Valencia Town Center

Thursday, Oct 2, 2025

Circus Vargas will present a new entertainment extravaganza, “Hollywood Dreams,” Oct. 11-20 at Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita. Tickets are priced starting at $25. An homage to Tinseltown’s Golden Age this new red-carpet Circus Vargas show will offer spotlights, stunts and starlets in a brand-new...

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Oct. 31- Nov. 3: Cirque Italia ‘Paranormal Cirque’ at Valencia Town Center

Monday, Sep 29, 2025

Cirque Italia will present “Paranormal Cirque,” its mature show, a combination of theater, circus and cabaret at Valencia Town Center, Friday-Monday, Oct. 31- Nov. 3. The show will be held at Valencia Town Center at 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355. Paranormal Cirque is a unique...

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Sept. 6-14: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘Which Way The Wind Blows’

Monday, Sep 1, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals has announced its upcoming production of “Which Way the Wind Blows,” will run Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center. The Olive Branch is located at 24201 Valencia Blvd #2283, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Which Way the Wind...

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Aug. 9: Back to School Bash at Valencia Town Center

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

Valencia Town Center will host its Back to School Bash, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the lower level of the mall near H&M. Valencia Town Center is located at 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355. This is a free, family friendly event. Included in the event: Surprise character appearances. Face...

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July 12-27: Olive Branch Theatricals Presents ‘The Olympians, a Muse-ical’

Thursday, Jul 3, 2025

Olive Branch Theatricals announces the premiere of “The Olympians,” an electrifying new musical that challenges the patriarchy of Mount Olympus through the eyes of its most powerful goddesses. This jukebox musical production will run weekends from July 12-27, at The Olive Branch venue on...

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June 26: SCV Chamber’s 2025 Business Expo

Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of the valley’s most anticipated community events—the 2025 Business Expo—taking place on Thursday, June 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Valencia Town Center at the old Canyons entrance. Admission is free and open to...

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California Lawmakers Strike Back at Deadly DUI Repeat Offenders with Three Bills After witnessing the devastation caused by drunk drivers firsthand, former CHP Sergeant Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) is partnering with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) to protect victims, and hold repeat DUI offenders accountable.	Feb. 12: Jersey Mike’s Hosts Carousel Ranch Fundraiser at All SCV Locations Jersey Mike’s is hosting an all-day fundraiser for Carousel Ranch’s 12th Annual “Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses” Campaign on Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.	Feb. 17: SCV Water Customers Asked to Temporarily Pause All Outdoor Water Use During Castaic Lake Maintenance SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24, 2026, while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the Agency’s imported water supply.	Today in SCV History (Feb. 11) <strong>1970</strong> - Groundbreaking of County Civic Center in Valencia [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw7001.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw7001.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw7001.jpg" alt="Civic Center" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>	Legislation to Protect Veterans From ‘Claim Sharks’ Signed Into Law Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, (D-Chatsworth), Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, has announced that the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (SB 694) was signed into law, strengthening California’s protections for veterans and service members seeking the benefits they have earned.	Santa Clarita Voices Takes Viewers Inside the Hart Park Barnyard in New Episode The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of a new episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast, featuring a video-focused, behind-the-scenes tour of the Barnyard at William S. Hart Park.
SCV Food Pantry Resumes Full Operations, Names Interim Executive Director The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced that it has resumed full operations and has returned to regular serving hours.	Feb. 21: SCV Sheriff’s Station Hosts ‘Etch & Catch’ at Santa Clarita City Hall Back by popular demand, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting another “Etch & Catch” event, a free catalytic converter etching service designed to help prevent vehicle theft and enhance community safety.	March 7: Third Annual Free SCV Eco-Alliance Film Fest at College of the Canyons The Third Annual SCV Eco-Alliance Film Festival will be held Saturday, March 7 at Aliso Hall at College of the Canyons. This event is free of charge and complimentary parking is also available.	CDPH Urges Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise Across Multiple Counties The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles after local health departments have notified the state of multiple recent cases of measles.	Another Doubleheader Split for TMU Baseball It was a different day on Saturday, Feb. 7, but had virtually the same result as that of Friday, Feb. 6, as The Master's University baseball team again dropped game one but came back to win game two to salvage an overall split (2-2) in the double doubleheader series against Bushnell University (OR).	Mustangs Get Thrilling Overtime Road Win Jazen Guillory's jumper as time expired in overtime was the game-winner as The Master's University men's basketball team defeated Embry-Riddle 87-85 Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Fly Over Eagles in Road Win Allie Miller poured in 25 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 71-64 win over the Embry-Riddle Eagles Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.	Canyons Divers Provide Points at Season-Opening Larry Baratte Invite College of the Canyons swimming competed at the annual Larry Baratte Invitational hosted by Ventura College on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the season-opening meet also serving as the Western State Conference preview event.	Cougars Track Teams Compete at Moorpark College Season Opener College of the Canyons started the 2026 track & field season with a limited run at the annual Moorpark College Multis and Season Opener meet held Feb. 6-7.	Cougars Shut Down Santiago Canyon to Sweep Doubleheader College of the Canyons softball recorded a pair of lopsided victories over Santiago Canyon College on Friday, Feb. 6 at Whitten Field, as sophomore Akane Gonzalez led the way from the circle.	Today in SCV History (Feb. 10) <strong>2013</strong> - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank">report</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ntsb.jpg" alt="NTSB report on helicopter crash" style="width:110px;border:0;margin-top:6px;"> </a>	Feb. 12 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Feb. 17-18: American Red Cross Blood Drive at COC The College of the Canyons Valencia Campus will hold an American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb. 17-18. at the campus cafeteria.	John Lite Named SCV Boys & Girls Club Board President The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has announced that John Lite is now serving as the organization’s Board President for the 2026–2027 term.	Caltrans Establishes New Deputy Director for Transit, Rail Programs The California Department of Transportation has announced major steps in strengthening its commitment to public transportation by establishing a new Deputy Director for Transit and Rail Programs and restoring the Division of Mass Transportation to create a dedicated team focused on providing faster, more reliable and connected transit services statewide.	Henry Mayo Cardiovascular Center Offers SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospital’s in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy, the first and only FDA-approved therapy that could reduce muscle damage in heart attack patients after percutaneous intervention.	SCVi Charter School Launches College Connect SCVi Charter School is redefining college readiness with the launch of College Connect, an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience.	Feb. 17-24: Pause SCV Outdoor Water Use SCV Water urges customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24. During that period, the California Department of Water Resources will conduct a second round of scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake to complete pipeline repairs.