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1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]
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McKeon to Receive New John Fuller Memorial Award from YMCA
Thursday, Sep 25, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley YMCA officials Thursday are welcoming more than 300 business owners and community leaders to the inaugural Heart of the Community Gala at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia. The event will celebrate the service of individuals who have made a long-term impact in...

Aug. 16: YMCA Hosting Open House
Friday, Aug 1, 2014

The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA is hosting an open house and is inviting the community to bring the family August 16. The nonprofit will be holding the event at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to bring awareness about what the organization does for the community. “A lot...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday August 1, 2014

Los Angeles County firefighters knocked down a brushfire without incident in Bouquet Canyon Friday afternoon. An Acton man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday for the murder of an Acton water company owner. A retail worker in Newhall was surprised when a man came into the small boutique to try...

Halloween Festival at the Y
Monday, Oct 14, 2013

Photo & story: Jessica Boyer/KHTS [KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA held its annual Halloween Festivities event Saturday. “We love to do stuff for the community. We like to do stuff that is fun for mom, dad, and the kids.  We even have our chili cook-off so we even get our seniors...

Oct. 12: Family-friendly Halloween Festivities at the Y
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA (the “Y”) is excited to host its Annual Halloween Festivities for families in October. On Oct. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., join your local Y family for fun with a indoor trick or treat, costume contests, a chili cook off, haunted house activity center, along with...

Aug. 3: Hot Import Car Show Supports YMCA
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013

The Santa Clarita Hot Import Car Show will be held Aug. 3 at the College of the Canyons in Valencia. KIA of Valencia is the title sponsor and proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley YMCA as part of KIA’S “Grassroots” give back to the community program. The show starts at noon and continues...

Kids Go for Record in Swimming Event
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013

Local children took swim lessons at what Academy Swim Club officials are hoping was record-breaking pace in Valencia on Tuesday morning. The Academy Swim club hosted a portion of the World’s Largest Swim Lesson and Guinness World Record event for the fourth time Tuesday. “The whole event was put...

June 18: City, YMCA to Participate in Recordbreaking Swim Lesson
Monday, Jun 17, 2013

City of Santa Clarita: The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, will be a part of setting the new world record for the largest simultaneous swim lesson during the 2013 World’s Largest Swim Lesson happening on Tuesday, June 18, beginning at 8 a.m. at the...

Get a Jump on a Healthy Summer at YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013

Busy schedules and life’s daily demands can make it difficult for parents to ensure that their children are practicing healthy habits on a regular basis. According to the YMCA’s Family Health Snapshot – a survey of parents that gauges their children’s activity levels during the school year...

Friday, Apr 20, 2012

Gwen Bagley, a self-described part of the YMCA move for over 20 years, has been named Executive Director of the Santa Clarita Valley YMCA. Her most recent role with the YMCA was serving as the CEO for an independent YMCA in a rural part of Virginia. “In that role I learned the art of balancing between...

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The California Department of Transportation announced northbound overnight lane reductions on Interstate 5 from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway, near the Whitaker Sand Shed, north of Castaic Wednesday night, Nov. 13 through Friday night, Nov. 15 for asphalt and concrete paving and box culvert construction.
Nov. 13-15: NB I-5 Lane Reductions Continue in Castaic Area
Step into a world of holiday fun! The city of Santa Clarita will partner with Metrolink to offer Santa Clarita residents a new, unique and festive activity this holiday season.
Dec. 15: Inaugural Metrolink Holiday Express Train
Each year the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with economist Dr. Mark Schniepp, releases the Economic Outlook Book.
2024 Economic Outlook Book Available From SCVEDC
College of the Canyons professors Katie Coleman and Mehgen Andrade will deliver the scholarly presentation “Behind Bars: Forfeiting our Children” 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Nov. 21: COC Scholarly Presentation Will Explore Juvenile Incarceration
1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]
vote tally
The close race for Santa Clarita City Council shows Patsy Ayala increasing her slim lead from yesterday over Tim Burkhart by 96 votes at the close of business Thursday, 3,469 to 3,376
UPDATE: Local Election Results as of Thursday Evening
The Child & Family Center has announced its Merry Mocktail Winter Wonderland Event Monday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 2: Merry Mocktail Winter Wonderland Event
All For Kids is celebrating National Adoption Month by seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Nov. 21: All For Kids Offering Virtual Orientations for National Adoption Month
Did you know that our local Santa Clarita Public Library offers passport acceptance services? Whether you’re planning a vacation, studying abroad or reconnecting with family, the Santa Clarita Public Library is here to support your journey.
Jason Gibbs | Get Your Passport at the Santa Clarita Public Library
Parents and caregivers are invited to Empowered Families Workshops hosted by the Child & Family Center’s Prevention and Outreach team in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church of Newhall beginning 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 with a workshop on Social Media and mental health.
Nov. 10: Child & Family Center, First Presbyterian Church Collab for Workshops
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. has announced that it was awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration to add new services that will include substance use disorder treatment programs.
Samuel Dixon Awarded 1.1 Million Grant for SUD Program
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will host its annual holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced the "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvre event hosted by Salt Creek Grille, will be held Thursday, Nov. 21.
Nov. 21: Salt Creek Grille, Veteran Services Collaborative Host Fundraiser
The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25.
USPS Announces Holiday Mailing, Shipping Dates
1940 - William S. Hart deeds land for theater at Spruce & 11th Street to American Legion [story]
American Theater
Due to projected power shutoffs related to the current wind advisory, the Child & Family Center’s Centre Pointe Pkwy location, will be closed for in-person services beginning 5 pm Wednesday
Child & Family Center’s Centre Pointe Pkwy Location Closes Due to Power Shutoffs
Beginning Wednesday, November 13, crews will begin the construction of median modifications, paving, grinding and overlay operations along portions of McBean Parkway at Newhall Ranch Road.
Upcoming Lane Closures on McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road
The California Highway Patrol is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.  
CHP Receives Grant to Combat Adult Distracted Driving in California
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has once again recognized the city of Santa Clarita as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 "Most Business-Friendly City" award in the category of large cities (population over 60,000).
City of Santa Clarita Named 2024 Most Business-Friendly City Finalist
The County of Los Angeles is experiencing critical fire weather and is under a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag advisory from now until Friday evening. .
Animal Care and Control Urges Emergency Pet Preparedness
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability and has scheduled informational meetings for organizations interested in applying for 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant funding.
Santa Clarita Non-Profits Invited to Apply for 2025-2026 Funding Cycle
California State University, Northridge’s CSUN-al Gardening series returns this month just in time to prepare for fall planting.
CSUN-al Garden Class to Get Ready for Fall Planting
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath
Supes Support Expansion of Tax Credit Program for Entertainment Sector
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