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1861 - Andres Pico and partners granted state franchise to build toll road and cut 50-foot-deep cleft through (Newhall) Pass; they failed; Beale later succeeded [story]
Andres Pico


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Participants Announced for Wine on the Roof 2019
Thursday, Mar 28, 2019

Presented by the WiSH Education Foundation, Wine on the Roof is being held on Thursday, May 16, on top of the Macy’s parking structure at Westfield Valencia Town Center. The event, starting at 6:30 p.m., will feature at least six food courses prepared by local chefs paired with many wines from our...

Westfield Town Center Mall to Get $20M Facelift
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018

Westfield Valencia Town Center has announced plans for interior renovations at the shopping center, set to begin after the holiday season in the first quarter of 2019. Inspired by the elevated ambiance enjoyed at the property’s highly successful outdoor Patios district and along Town Center Drive,...

May 3: Active Shooter Drill at Valencia Town Center
Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Westfield Valencia Town Center, in partnership with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), will have an Active Shooter Drill and Training, Thursday, May 3, from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Although this is a drill, it will be simulated to be as real as possible. LASD will be using blank...

May 17: Wine on the Roof
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018

Welcome to “Wine on the Roof,” which will be held on May 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. atop the Westfield Valencia Town Center parking garage. With beautiful lighting, music, photo opps and more, we will welcome our guests to a remarkable, one of a kind special evening that our guests will not...

Dec. 3: Lazy Dog Restaurant to Host Breakfast with Santa
Monday, Nov 27, 2017

Enjoy breakfast with Santa while engaging in arts and crafts with live entertainment, Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar. There’s no better time to hand deliver that important list to Santa. To RSVP, call Lazy Dog at (661) 253-9996 Menu: Scrambled eggs, 2 pieces...

‘The Intermissions’ Art Exhibit Coming to Westfield Valencia Town Center
Friday, May 12, 2017

“The Intermissions,” a free art exhibit featuring the works of Lucas Novak, is coming to the Town Center Art Space at Westfield Valencia Town Center, located at 24201 W. Valencia Blvd. The pieces will be on display from May 16 to September 15, 2017, and a free public reception will be held...

Feb. 4: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Makes First L.A. County Tour Stop in Valencia
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017

The hugely popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing to roll through Los Angeles next month, making appearances at select locations throughout L.A. county, making its first stop at the Valencia Town Center. The first L.A. area stop in February will be in Valencia, making a return appearance at Westfield...

AOC Students to be Part of Project Linus
Monday, Jan 23, 2017

Students from Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School (AOC), part of the William S. Hart Union High School District, will once again be participating in the bi-annual Project Linus Make a Blanket Day on Saturday, February 18, 2016, at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall. The mission of...

Jan. 11: ‘Luminous Vessels’ Art Exhibit Debuts
Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita’s City Council, Arts Commission, and Arts and Events office is inviting the community to join them in celebrating the newest art exhibit at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Art Space. The reception will celebrate the opening of “Luminous Vessels: The Glass Art...

March 5: Juice It Up to Give Back to Local Schools
Friday, Mar 4, 2016

Juice It Up will be hosting a grand opening in the Valencia Town Center this Saturday and a portion of the proceeds will go to local schools. On Saturday, March 5, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Juice It Up will serve the first 50 customers a free small smoothie or juice and all menu items will be buy one get one...

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1861 - Andres Pico and partners granted state franchise to build toll road and cut 50-foot-deep cleft through (Newhall) Pass; they failed; Beale later succeeded [story]
Andres Pico
Gilbert, Arizona's Leah Burke has signed her National Letter of Intent to play soccer at The Master's University.
Lady Mustangs Add Leah Burke to Soccer Roster
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa  - The Master's University struggled against a high-energy Georgetown (KY) Tigers squad, losing in straight sets 23-25, 18-25, 20-25 in the championship match of the 2024 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Volleyball Championships.
Mustangs Drop NAIA Championship Game
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Owen Crockett (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 29 to May 4.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Owen Crockett Athletes of the Week
Step into the Heart of 1970s Texas at The MAIN as Front Row Center presents, "Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon."
‘Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon’ Coming to The MAIN
Warmer weather, longer days and the sound of baseball is officially back!
Ken Striplin | Santa Clarita Dodger Day Celebrates 45 Years
Mental Health Hookup, in partnership with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, will conduct the third annual Stop the Stigma community event on May 18, from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m., on the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital campus, located at 23803 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
May 18: Stop the Stigma Community Event
California State University, Northridge is set to open a first of its kind resource center in the CSU system to provide basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness in a centralized location on campus.
CSUN Set to Open First of Its Kind Student Resource Center
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of three productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, May 6 - Sunday, May 12.
Three Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
In an effort to bolster local businesses, Los Angeles County just launched the Entertainment Business Interruption Fund, a $4.1 million grant program aimed to serve businesses that were impacted by the Hollywood strikes and the pandemic.
Kathryn Barger | Bolstering Entertainment Businesses
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, “From the Sweet Flypaper of Life,” featuring the remarkable works of high school students enrolled in the CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) Photography Lab Program.
City Announces ‘From the Sweet Flypaper of Life’ Exhibit
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free workshop to provide a recap of previous workshops beginning Nov. 18, 2023 through May 18, 2024 and a review of tools learned and how to continue to build on connected relationships.
May 18: Zonta SCV to Recap Previous LifeForward Workshops
As a City dedicated to inclusivity and community, we aim to create world-class events to bring our residents together.
Bill Miranda | Free To Be Me Celebrates Inclusivity
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.
LASD Highlighting Motorcycle Awareness Month
1971 - Fort Tejon added to National Register of Historic Places [story]
Fort Tejon
Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski were named the Santa Clarita Valley's top volunteers of the year at the 2024 SCV Man and Woman of the Year dinner celebration held Friday, May 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The event also honored all of the 17 men and 17 woman nominated for the award.
Donohoe, Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man, Woman of the Year
1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
Lang
1903 - President Teddy Roosevelt visits Gov. Henry Gage at Acton Hotel [story]
Acton Hotel
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 7, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 7: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School Board
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
May 9: Arts Commission to Hear Updates on Civic Art Projects
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent.
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:15 p.m.
May 8: COC Board Business Meeting Considers Contracts
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. A closed session will be held at 5:30 p.m.
May 8: Castaic Union School Board Regular Meeting
Fire Service Day Open House will be held at all County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire stations on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4: LACoFD Hosts Countywide Open House at All Fire Stations
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