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Valencia’s YMCA Reopens after Monthslong Closure
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2020

After a nearly four-month closure due to the pandemic, Valencia’s YMCA reopened Monday with multiple safety measures in place, such as temperature checks before entering and a reorganized fitness center for physical distancing. “We closed March 16 and today is the first day we opened back up,”...

June 13-14: Parent Meeting for YMCA Kids Camping Group
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Moms and dads are invited to attend an information meeting for the YMCA Adventure Guides program on Tuesday, June 13, or Wednesday, June 14. These meetings will give parents/guardians the opportunity to learn about a program that has been bringing families closer together for over 75 years now. Formerly...

June 17-24: Santa Clarita Valley YMCA Summer Camp in Big Bear
Monday, May 15, 2017

Photo courtesy of the YMCAThe Santa Clarita Valley YMCA Resident Camp program registration in Big Bear is now open. The camp is designed to provide kids with great experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Led by trained, nurturing members of their team, campers will swim, hike, bike, laugh,...

McBean YMCA Facility Will Remain Open
Thursday, Nov 17, 2016

Local YMCA officials confirmed the McBean Parkway facility will not close in the coming months. There was potential for the location being closed by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, which owns the lease for the McBean Parkway facility, back in September There was initially speculation the Santa...

YMCA to Remember Community Leader at Gala Next Week
Thursday, Oct 22, 2015

More than 200 business owners and community leaders will come together to celebrate community advocate Dana Cop as the second recipient of the distinguished John Fuller Memorial Award at the YMCA’s Heart of the Community Gala on Oct. 29 at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia. “The YMCA’s Heart of...

Santa Clarita Valley Industry News: VIA Awards; YMCA Gala Planned
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015

 Congratulations to the 2015 VIA Award winners! Volunteer of the Year: Terry Mayfield, Landsberg Rising Star: Wolf Creek Brewery VIA Business of the Year: Mellady Direct Marketing   Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA is proud to present its 2nd Annual Heart of the Community...

Council OK’s New Senior Center, YMCA, Senior Housing at Five Knolls
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015

The Santa Clarita City Council members voted 5-0 Tuesday evening to a plan that will bring a bigger Senior Center and a bigger YMCA building to the Five Knolls community now under development in Saugus, along with 154 additional 3- and 4-bedroom age-restricted detached condominiums. The Planning Commision...

May 2: YMCA Healthy Kids Day at Valencia Heritage Park
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2015

Healthy Kids Day is a FREE event to the community on May 2nd, 2015 from 10am to 1pm. Kids can enjoy games, a rock climbing wall, hamster balls, crafts, dance demos and more. It will also be a chance to learn what’s new coming up this summer. Learn about our Summer Day Camps, Camp Whittle Resident...

CalArts Cares: Students Donating Time, Talents to Local Charities
Thursday, Feb 5, 2015

CalArts Cares is a series of volunteer events in which California Institute of the Arts students give back to their host community of Santa Clarita. During February, students will donate their time to local not-for-profit organizations Carousel Ranch and the YMCA Santa Clarita Valley — with projects...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 26, 2014
Saturday, Sep 27, 2014

Hart District deputy superintendent Vicki Engbrecht is expected to be named Superintendent-elect in November. Santa Clarita detectives are asking for the public’s help in two recent cell phone store burglaries. An Anaheim man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading no contest to...

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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
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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