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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail


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L.A. County Voters Need to Register to Vote by February 21
Friday, Feb 17, 2017

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan reminds eligible Los Angeles County voters that the deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, February 21. Consolidated Municipal and Special Elections take place on March 7, 2017. Registering to vote is quick and easy: Apply online...

Voters Can Head to the Polls Before Election Day
Friday, Oct 14, 2016

File Photo Voters can vote before Election Day. Los Angeles County voters can visit various locations between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cast their vote. The weekend early voting locations can be found in the following cities: West Covina, Culver City, North Hollywood, Torrance and Lancaster. For more information...

Sample Ballet Booklets Mailed to More Than 5 Mil. Voters
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has begun mailing over 5 million Sample Ballot Booklets to voters for the Nov. 8th Presidential General Election. Sample Ballot Booklets contain important election information, including candidates and measures that will appear on the ballot. The...

Cal State Universities to Beef Up Voter Registration
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2016

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced a historic partnership Tuesday between the Secretary of State’s office, The California State University system, and the California State Student Association via a memorandum of understanding. This MOU completes support from all three of the state’s...

Vote by Mail Ballot Deadline Extended
Friday, May 27, 2016

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan is reminding LA County voters to request a Vote by Mail ballot by Tuesday, May 31 for the June 7th Presidential Primary Election. The RR/CC has mailed 1,891,963 Vote by Mail ballots to voters across Los Angeles County. Voters who wish to...

L.A. County Voters Now Have Will Call Ballot Pick-Up and Drop-Off Option
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced a new pilot will call ballot pick up and drop off service throughout Los Angeles County for the June 7 Presidential Primary starting May 28. Voters will have the option to request a Vote by Mail ballot, online or over...

Voters Reminded to Request Mail Ballot by May 31
Monday, May 9, 2016

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan is reminding Los Angeles County voters to request a vote by mail ballot by May 31 for the June 7th Presidential Primary Election. Mailings to all eligible registered voters will continue until June 3. Requesting a vote by mail ballot...

DMV Offers Voter Registration Options
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers two convenient options to register to vote when renewing or applying for a driver license or identification card. Customers can either visit a DMV office or go online at www.dmv.ca.gov . TouchScreen Terminal: Customers renewing or applying for...

Midnight Deadline for Special Election Vote By Mail Ballot
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015

Voters planning to mail in their special election ballot to choose a new state senator to represent the Santa Clarita Valley must request the Vote by Mail ballot by Tuesday. Tuesday, March 10 is the last day to request the Vote by Mail ballot for the Senate District 21 Special Primary Election, set to...

Cumulative Voting in Santa Clarita Upheld in Court
Monday, Oct 20, 2014

[KHTS] A superior court judge again upheld the legality of cumulative voting, which was again challenged by language in a statement by city of Santa Clarita attorneys. The move led to speculation in open court Monday that a new lawsuit challenging the legality of cumulative voting could be forthcoming,...

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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
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
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
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