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1847 - Gen. Andres Pico (as in Pico Canyon) surrenders to Col. John C. Fremont, effectively ending the war between U.S. and Mexico [story]
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June 26: Teen Library Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024

Embark on a Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt, Wednesday, June 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the teen area at the Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321. Explore, discover and learn about local wildlife and plants while having fun with your friends and win a prize. Visit the Old...

County Parks and Recreation Temporarily Closes Pico Canyon
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation has taken immediate action to temporarily close Pico Canyon Park, in Stevenson Ranch, until further notice after an aggressive mountain lion was seen in the area. An active investigation led by Fish and Wildlife on an attack of a 7-year old child...

County Unveils New Wildlife Mural at Vasquez Rocks
Monday, Jun 7, 2021

Los Angeles County officials gathered at Vasquez Rocks Monday morning for the unveiling of the county’s newest mural, which pays homage to local plant and animal species. “Vasquez Rocks Natural Area is fascinating and … one of the gems in L.A. County,” said county Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose...

State Agencies Pilot Wildlife Crossing Mitigation Credit System
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

California’s state wildlife and transportation departments signed a credit agreement on an innovative pilot project to create advanced mitigation credits for wildlife highway crossings. The mitigation crediting system developed for the Laurel Curve Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Project on Highway 17...

New Year, New License, a World Class Fish
Thursday, Jan 5, 2017

New Year, New License and a World Class Fish As of New Year’s Day, a 2017 sport fishing license is required when fishing in the Golden State. Buy your new license now so you can get the most out of it. Remember how we said the fishing is still good in December? Well, one California angler...

Actions Have Consequences
Sunday, Jan 17, 2016

Across America, species are disappearing. Estuaries and wetlands are disappearing; forests are disappearing or are being given up to mining, logging and oil; grasslands are being developed; and with this loss of habitat, species are disappearing. The food chain is being altered, and all of this is being...

Shambala Preserve Welcomes Three New Tigers
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015

On Nov. 23 the Shambala Preserve welcomed three, new adult tigers which were recently confiscated by the Department of Agriculture from a house somewhere in Ohio. The tigers have names, the two females, Kendra and Jania, and the male, Shur-Kan. Other than that, no information has been made available,...

CHP Checking Child Safety Seats; Also: Watch Out for Wildlife
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2015

The California Highway Patrol will observe National Child Passenger Safety Week from Sept. 13-19, 2015, by conducting child safety seat events throughout the state. During Child Passenger Safety Week, CHP Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be available at each event to provide education on...

Keep Them Wild
Sunday, Aug 2, 2015

I know how much fun feeding wildlife can be. I fed my share of squirrels when I was a little kid. But feeding wildlife is dead wrong. It could be deadly for you and for the little creatures you’re feeding. I know they are cute. And they might be begging you for food because they’ve done it before,...

Crucial Corridors
Sunday, Feb 2, 2014

A wildlife corridor is a continuous thread of habitat that connects species of animals that may have been separated by roads, housing developments or other human activities. These animal corridors are important because they allow different populations of animals to inter-breed, which gives them genetic...

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ESCAPE Theatre will present its 50th Production, "Annie" from Thursday, Jan. 30 thru Sunday, Feb. 2 at the College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Jan. 30-Feb. 2: ESCAPE Theatre Presents 50th Production ‘Annie’
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced its 2025 Scholarship Program, designed to support talented high school senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley. Applications are open and will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 28.
Feb. 28:  Deadline for SCAA Art Scholarships for High School Seniors
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Jan. 15: Regular Meeting of Hart School Board
Due to continuing wildfires raging across Los Angeles County DoorDash will continue to waive fees on orders in the county and donate $1 to World Central Kitchen for every order placed in the area, up to $1 million.
DoorDash Waive Fees, Donates to World Central Kitchen
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that 24 people are dead after fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 40,000 acres. It is estimated that more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. There currently are three active fires in L.A. County. The Lida Fire near Acton is 100% contained.
Death Toll Reaches 24 in L.A. Wildfires, More Wind Expected
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced the postponement of the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count for at least 30 days.
LAHSA Postpones Homeless Count Due to Wildfires
As part of SCVBandscast, Raised on TV will play at The Main in Newhall on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Feb. 6: Raised on TV to Open SCVBandscast at The Main
Registration is now open for the next session of Nest Healing Art Studio, to be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at ARTree Community Arts Center, 22508 6th St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Session times in 2025 are scheduled for 1-2 p.m.
Feb. 2: Nest Healing Art Studio
As it does every weekend throughout the year, the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 8:30 am to 1 p.m.
Jan. 18: Old Town Newhall Farmers Market
The Castaic Union School District will hold its regular board meeting Thursday, Jan. 16 at the District Office, located at 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 16: Regular Meeting of the CUSD Governing Board
The Master's University men's swim team led the way in the pool as both the men's and women's team competed in the Triple Distance Individual hosted by Concordia University Irvine at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine Saturday afternoon Jan. 11.
TMU Swim Competes through Tough Week
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of five productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 19.
Jan. 13-19: Five Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
Kaleb Lowery became just the fourth player in The Master's University men's basketball history to eclipse the 2,000-point mark in the Mustangs' 80-67 win over the Ottawa University of Arizona Spirit Saturday, Jan. 11 in The MacArthur Center.
Mustangs Win, Lowery Gets Career Point 2,000
Nothing says summer like the smell of sunscreen, the sound of splashing in the pool and cooling off in the water with friends and family.
Ken Striplin | Dive Into a Summer of Fun as a City of Santa Clarita Lifeguard
The Master's University women's basketball team returned to the winning column in convincing fashion, defeating Ottawa University of Arizona 72-58 at The MacArthur Center Saturday afternoon, Jan. 11.
Lady Mustangs Perform a Spirited upset
1847 - Gen. Andres Pico (as in Pico Canyon) surrenders to Col. John C. Fremont, effectively ending the war between U.S. and Mexico [story]
treaty table
1937 - Boeing 247 crashes at Santa Clara Divide; 5 dead, 8 injured [story]
plane crash
1963 - Abandoned SPRR Newhall Depot burns down; chilly hobos blamed [story]
abandoned SPRR Newhall depot in ruins
In the aftermath of the devastating Southern California fires, countless families are left grappling with unimaginable loss, searching for hope in the ashes. To stand beside these families in their darkest hours, Child & Family Center has joined hands with Baby2Baby to host a donation drive.
Jan. 15: Child & Family Hosts Donation Drive for Families Impacted by Fires
The California Air Resources Board has announced that it was easing the requirements for portable generators to help meet the surge in demand from the Southern California wildfires.
CARB Eases Requirements on Portable Generators During Wildfire Emergency
Los Angeles Public Health has declared a Local Health Emergency and issued a Public Health Officer Order in response to the widespread impacts of the ongoing multiple critical fire events and windstorm conditions.
County Health Officer Issues Ban on Power Blowers Due to Fire Events
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a windblown dust advisory due to strong Santa Ana winds gusting to 30 to 60 mph on Saturday through Sunday evening. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings throughout the area.
Dust Advisory, No Burn Day Issued for SCV
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that 11 people are dead after fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 34,000 acres. It is estimated that more than 10,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed.
Death Toll Now at 11 in L.A. County Fires, Fire Weather Watch Issued in SCV
The Santa Clarita Water Agency has been alerted by the California Department of Water Resources that it will defer its current pipeline maintenance project near Castaic Lake until further notice. Residents can resume outdoor watering in the Santa Clarita Valley.
DWR Defers Pipeline Maintenance, SCV Outdoor Watering Can Resume
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