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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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Tally: Zonta Raises Approx. $70k from Lauffer Tribute
Monday, Nov 18, 2013

Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley will have an estimated $70,000 to support the club’s program of work in 2014-15, thanks to the Celebrity Tribute dinner honoring Marlee Lauffer on Nov. 8. The $70,000 is a preliminary figure as Zonta continues to collect pledges and pay outstanding bills,...

Newhall Land’s Lauffer Honored by Women’s Service Organization
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013

[KHTS] – It was an evening of laughter, tears and fundraising in the Santa Clarita Valley as Marlee Lauffer, senior vice president of marketing and communications for Newhall Land, was feted for her “Awesome Elegance” at the 29th annual Zonta Tribute Dinner hosted by the Zonta Club of Santa...

Planning Christmas Event? Rent Santa, Support Zonta
Monday, Oct 21, 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...

Four Awarded Grants from SCV Zonta Club
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013

Four deserving women received the Virginia Wrage memorial grants from the Zonta Club of the SCV at the group’s December business 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 Cheryl...

Thursday, Aug 9, 2012

A free workshop on goal setting and life success will be offered to local women Saturday, Aug. 25, as part of the LifeForward workshop series sponsored by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. The August workshop will be held from 10 a.m. until noon at Single Mothers Outreach, 26881 Reuther Ave., Canyon...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley awarded nearly $10,000 in grants and scholarships at its business meeting this week. The awards included $1,000 each to winners of its Young Women in Public Affairs and it’s Jane M. Klausman Women in Business scholarships and $7,750 divided between five recipients...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012

In this episode: Nonprofit SAFE launches online petition to block the Cemex mining project in Soledad Canyon; Blown tire causes car to plunge down embankment, igniting fire and killing the driver. Plus: City of Santa Clarita cuts red ribbon opening extension of Newhall Metrolink parking lot and recreational...

Sue Reynolds Takes Top Zontian Award

From left: Event chair Karen Maleck-Whiteley, Reynolds, Sarro's daughter Christine Sexton. Sue Reynolds, president of Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, has received the Carmen Sarro Community Service Award from Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. Reynolds was selected...

Sunday, Dec 18, 2011

Six women have received Virginia Wrage memorial grants from the Zonta Club of the SCV at the group’s December meeting. The winners were selected from 48 applications received for this year’s grant cycle, with six finalists selected for interviews. The committee was so impressed with the six finalists...

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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
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
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