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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Pedersen Wins Zonta’s Sarro Award for Service
Thursday, Mar 13, 2014

Linda Pedersen, 2003’s SCV Woman of the Year and longtime Santa Clarita community volunteer, has been named the winner of the Carmen Sarro Community Service Award for 2014 by the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. Pedersen was unable to attend Saturday’s sold-out award brunch, held at the...

Scholarship Money Available to Women Studying Business
Friday, Feb 28, 2014

Young women who will be completing at least their second year of college leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business-related fields are invited to apply for up to $9,000 in scholarships through the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business program sponsored by Zonta International and...

Zonta Announces Names of 14 Honorees

Fourteen women representing local community service organizations will be honored at the annual Women in Service Celebration sponsored by Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, March 8, at Robinson Ranch. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., and the program will begin at 10 a.m. The Vendor Marketplace...

March 15: Nutrition, Exercise Workshop for Women
Monday, Feb 24, 2014

Zonta Club of SCV continues its 2013-14 season of LifeForward workshops on Saturday, March 15, with a program on nutrition and exercise. The topic of “Your Health & Well-being” will be covered by a duo of professionals in the nutrition and fitness fields: McKenzie Hall, registered dietician...

Feb. 15: Zonta Workshop to Help with Tax Filing
Saturday, Feb 1, 2014

“Understanding and Filing Taxes” will be the topic covered in the LifeForward workshop sponsored by Zonta Club of SCV on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Savia Community Center, 23780 Newhall Ave. The free workshops are designed to assist local women with lifestyle, family...

Zonta Taking Names of Amazing Women for Awards
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014

Nomination forms have gone out by e-mail and regular mail to more than 40 local community organizations asking nonprofit groups to nominate their outstanding volunteers to be honored at the annual Women in Service brunch hosted by Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. Carmen Sarro | Photo: SCVHistory.com Completed...

Jan. 18: Job-Hunting Workshop for Women
Monday, Jan 13, 2014

“Learn to Network, Write a Resume & Interview” will be the topic covered in the LifeForward workshop sponsored by Zonta Club of SCV on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Savia Community Center, 23780 Newhall Ave., Newhall. The free workshops are designed to assist local...

Zontians Say No to Domestic Violence – with Shoes
Sunday, Dec 15, 2013

Hundreds of shoppers at Valencia Town Center got an up-close look at the problem of domestic violence through a Zonta Says NO display sponsored by Zonta Club of the SCV. The display’s centerpiece was a tower of more than 150 pairs of women’s shoes — each shoe representing a victim of domestic...

Can’t Reach North Pole by Phone? Consider Renting an SCV Santa
Saturday, Dec 14, 2013

Doctors might not make house calls any more, but Santa Claus does — thanks to the Rent-A-Santa program sponsored by Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. Santa, with a full entourage of elves and Mrs. Claus, is available for community events, private or corporate parties, family holiday get-togethers...

Zonta Selects 5 Exemplary Women for Grants
Friday, Dec 13, 2013

Five deserving women have received Virginia Wrage memorial grants from Zonta Club of the SCV at the group’s December meeting. The winners will share a total of $8,000 after the committee reviewed grant applications and interviewed the top candidates, according to Committee Chair Chris Miller. Due to...

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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
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
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