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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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Nov. 6-Dec. 3: Public Meetings on ‘Districting’ of Hart School District
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014

The Hart School District will host five community meetings to allow for public input and comment on the California Voter Rights Act process and the district’s planned change to trustee-area voting, from the current at-large system. Parents and community members are invited to attend any meeting and...

Engbrecht Now Officially Superintendent-Elect of Hart District
Monday, Nov 3, 2014

[KHTS] – The Hart district now has a superintendent and a superintendent-elect until Rob Challinor’s Feb. 1 retirement, according to contracts obtained by KHTS AM-1220. Starting Nov. 1, former Deputy Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht was elevated to Superintendent-Elect Engbrecht, leaving Challinor’s...

Hart District Honors 19 Classified Employees of Year
Monday, Oct 6, 2014

Nineteen classified employees from across the district have been recognized by the Hart School District Governing Board at the regularly scheduled Oct. 1, 2014 school board meeting. The honorees were selected by their colleagues at each school site and the administrative center. Honorees include: Judi...

Students Discover a Pathway to ‘Making Things’
Friday, Oct 3, 2014

Local high school students discovered a few things they can “make” out of their academic careers this week when College of the Canyons and the Hart High School District, together with the city of Santa Clarita and the SCV Economic Development Corp., hosted their first event centered around...

Hart School Board, Teachers Union Come to Terms

The Hart District Governing Board approved a three-year agreement with the Hart District Teachers Association at a board meeting Thursday night. The agreement calls for a salary increase, a one-time off-schedule payment, an additional professional development day, and revised language throughout the...

It’s Official: Engbrecht to Take Helm of Hart School District
Thursday, Oct 2, 2014

Vicki Engbrecht The Hart School District has announced the appointment of Vicki Engbrecht as superintendent-elect, following approval by the Governing Board at the regularly scheduled board meeting Wednesday. Engrecht is the current deputy superintendent for the District. In a planned transition, Engbrecht...

Engbrecht Named New Hart District Superintendent
Friday, Sep 26, 2014

The Hart School District Governing Board has announced plans to name deputy superintendent Vicki Engbrecht as Superintendent, effective Feb. 1, 2015. The formal announcement is to be made at the regularly scheduled school board meeting Oct. 1. This announcement follows the announced retirement of Rob...

Hart District: 92% of 10th Graders Pass Exit Exam on First Try
Friday, Sep 19, 2014

Ninety-two percent of tenth graders in the William S. Hart Union High School District passed the California High School Exit Exam on their first try, according to figures released Friday by the California Department of Education.  The performance of Hart District continues to be outstanding and far...

Yes There Is a Free Lunch … For Qualifying Students
Thursday, Sep 18, 2014

The William S. Hart Union High School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested...

Hart District College, Career Fair at Hyatt Wednesday
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014

The Hart School District will host its 4th Annual College & Career Fair for students in 11th and 12th grade on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. More than 110 colleges and universities from across the country, career technical schools and apprenticeship programs...

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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
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
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