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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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May 10: Voting Rights in View at Next VIA Luncheon
Friday, Apr 22, 2016

  The VIA Luncheon on May 10 will have a special presentation on the California Voting Rights Act and its potential impact on local elections in Santa Clarita. The presentation asks: what if they had an election in the SCV and nobody ran? Come to the VIA luncheon to find out, as attorney Hunt Braly...

April 21: VIA Rocks
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016

Come travel the world with the Valley Industry Association and American Family Funding at ‘VIA Rocks’ on April 21. There will be beer and wine from all around the world, along with a taco truck. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at 28368 Constellation Rd., Suite 398. Dress code is business casual. Tickets...

Aug. 16: VIA to Host City Council Candidates Forum

Save the date for the Santa Clarita City Council Candidates Forum on August 16, hosted by the Valley Industry Association, or VIA. The forum will be held at the Valencia Country Club and begin at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are available for purchase and cost $45. There is the option to RSVP for the event, and...

Henry Mayo to Present Fitness & Health Initiative at VIA Luncheon
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016

Jonathan Miller, vice president of ancillary and support services for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, will be presenting on the Hospital’s newest community wellness initiative. The standalone Henry Mayo Fitness and Health facility is designed to combine physical therapy and rehabilitation programs...

March 16: COC’s Van Hook to Present State of the College at VIA
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016

Dr. Dianne Van Hook At this month’s Valley Industry Association keynote luncheon, attendees will get an overview of how strong an impact College of the Canyons has on the Santa Clarita Valley’s economic climate. The luncheon is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Valencia Country Club. Attendees...

March 16: VIA to Spotlight COC’s Impact on Community
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016

With 20,000 students, a $229.5 million economic impact and 5,032 trainees, College of the Canyons plays a critical role in shaping the future of Santa Clarita. Whether you consider the number of students enrolled each semester (20,000 and growing), chart the annual economic impact of its more than 200,000...

Feb. 16: VIA to Host Employment Law Seminar
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016

  The Valley Industry Association is set to host an employment law update seminar for Santa Clarita residents. The event takes the place of the regular monthly VIA luncheon, which will be moved to the Hyatt on a one-time basis. Tickets are $45 until Feb. 11, and $50 each after that, based on availability....

City Manager to Discuss Economic Trends, Future Plans
Thursday, Jan 7, 2016

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin joins the Valley Industry Association on Jan. 19 to discuss local economic trends and updates on major city issues. Also on the agenda for the luncheon will be the city’s five-year strategic plan, “Santa Clarita 2020,” which includes information...

Valley Industry Association Announces Changes for the New Year
Thursday, Dec 10, 2015

The Valley Industry Association is looking forward to the new year with their installation of its 22-member 2016 board of directors at next week’s luncheon. New to the board this year is Hillary Broadwater of QM Design Group. Also, several longtime board members have been elected to serve another...

Valley Industry Association Board to Swear In 2016 Directors
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2015

Please join the Valley Industry Association board of directors on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 11:45 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club as we review and close the 2015 year and formally install the 2016 Valley Industry Association Board of Directors. Anna Frutos-Sanchez, 2015 chairwoman of the board will present...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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