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1800 - Teuteu, 34, wife of village captain, baptized (as Tomasa) at S.F. Mission; born at Tochonanga (Eternal Valley area) in 1766, before Europeans arrived [record]
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THINGS TO DO IN THE SCV
Dec. 11: Handbell Choir Performs at Christ Lutheran Preschool, Valencia
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2013

Throughout the year, Christ Lutheran Preschool hosts various musical shows as part of the music curriculum, and opens them to the public to attend. On Dec. 11, the Handbell Choir from Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge will be performing a variety of Christmas and classical songs at Christ Lutheran...

Things to Do In & Around Santa Clarita

    Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Circus Vargas November 7 – 11 Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center – Of Mice & Men   November 20 – 24 – Felices Fiestas (Happy Holidays)   December 4 Canyon...

Nov. 5 Reception: Contemporary Art of Native America
Thursday, Oct 24, 2013

Local artist Nadiya Littlewarrior displays one of her pieces. [CLICK HERE to see photos from reception]   The public is invited to join the City of Santa Clarita’s City Council, Arts Commission, and Arts and Events Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library...

Nov. 1: COC-CC to Host ‘Extraterrestrial’ Fall Festival
Monday, Oct 21, 2013

The turning of the leaves, pumpkins and cider – autumn has arrived in the Santa Clarita Valley and Friday, Nov. 1, should be the perfect autumn night when the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will host its first “Family Fall Festival and Movie Under the Stars.” Families can enjoy activities...

Oct. 26: Rampage Competition at COC

Hart Regiment celebrates the 30th anniversary of Rampage on Oct.26 at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium. This all day tournament includes performances by more than thirty marching band and colorguards, including all of the local high school groups. There will be food vendors, merchandise booths,...

Next 2 Weekends: Historical Society Hosts House of Madness
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

What: SCV Historical Society’s Heritage Haunt Haunted House Attraction Fundraiser and Food Drive When: Oct 18 & 19, Oct. 25 & 26 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Junction Historic Park, inside William S. Hart Park 24101 Newhall Ave.   Event: ASYLUM – House of Madness Haunted...

Nov. 15: Swing Dance Night at Festival of Trees Preview
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013

Do you love music from the Big Band era? Are you looking for an excuse to dust off that zoot suit or flapper-style dress? Are you fascinated by Lindy Hop dancers?  Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the energetic music, dance among the beautifully decorated trees at the Santa Clarita Valley...

What Should Buildings Look Like in ‘Downtown’ Canyon Country? Tell the City
Monday, Oct 14, 2013

Do you have ideas about the style of commercial buildings you’d like to see along Soledad Canyon Road, between Camp Plenty and Solamint? Join the City for the first public outreach meeting about the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor Plan on October 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Canyon Country Library...

Fun Stuff to Do This Fall in Santa Clarita Valley
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013

CalArts, The Wild Beast Theater The Rite of Seasons Saturday, October 12 Families are invited to pack a picnic and enjoy a free outdoor music concert with open lawn seating at 5:00 p.m. The concert will provide an exhilarating journey through familiar and evocatively new soundscapes of...

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Oct. 13 Kid Expo
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013

Sponsored by:                 Top Ten Reasons To Attend Child & Family Center’s Kid Expo Sunday, October 13   #10 – Visit over 100 interactive exhibit booths of local businesses which provide products or services for children in Santa Clarita. Booths offer...

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Princess Cruises, known around the world as “The Love Boat,” is celebrating six decades of delivering dream vacations and happiness to millions of cruisers with a special 14 day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on Dec. 6.
Princess Cruises Announces Diamond Anniversary Voyage
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings throughout Southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley.
High Wind Warning, Dust Advisory for SCV
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Café con Leche, 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Funburger, 23460 Cinema Drive, Unit J, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Feb. 4: Latino Business Alliance Café con Leche
College of the Canyons mens basketball split its two games of the 34th Annual Cougar Holiday Classic, topping Orange Coast College on day one before falling to tourney champions Mt. San Antonio College in the finale.
COC Splits Tourney Games, Falls in Championship Round of Cougar Holiday Classic
California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Governmental Organization, the Health Committee and the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Valladares Announces Committee Assignments for Legislative Session
The California Highway Patrol wrapped up its New Year’s Maximum Enforcement Period with 481 DUI arrests during the 30 hour campaign, averaging one arrest every four minutes.
CHP’S New Year’s Crackdown Nets Arrests, Highlights Traffic Dangers
Join VIA and leading experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for a Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat luncheon presentation, Friday, Feb. 21 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the College of the Canyons Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.
Feb. 21: VIA Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat Luncheon
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 businesses award recipients who will be honored at the 2025 Awards and Installation beginning with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
SCV Chamber Announces Business Choice Award Honorees
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 12.
Jan. 6-12: Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
Located at Valencia Summit Park in the former YMCA building, the 12,000-square-foot Valencia Community Center is officially open for residents to visit.
Ken Striplin | New Year, New Community Center!
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 on Monday, Jan. 20, at 8 a.m.
Jan. 20: Join The City’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk
1800 - Teuteu, 34, wife of village captain, baptized (as Tomasa) at S.F. Mission; born at Tochonanga (Eternal Valley area) in 1766, before Europeans arrived [record]
village map
1875 - Tiburcio Vasquez murder trial opens in San Jose [story]
Tiburcio Vasquez
1909 - Deputy Constable Charles A. De Moranville shot to death after responding to a Newhall bar fight. Prosecution fails to make its case and the killer walks [story]
memorial plaque
California State University, Northridge Men's Basketball knocked down 17 threes, tying a school record for a game, in a 95-65 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, Jan. 2 at Titan Gym.
CSUN Ties School Record for Threes in 95-65 Win at Fullerton
The County of Los Angeles’ Department of Animal Care and Control relies on volunteer support from the community to provide the additional public service and animal care programs that are vital to a healthy community.
Castaic Animal Care Center Seeks Volunteers
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Jan. 9: Arts Commission to Discuss Agreement with Santa Clarita PAC
The 2025 Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour will be held Saturday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society.
March 15: 2025 Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture, Bus Tour
California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread through coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants.
As Whooping Cough Cases Increase, CDPH Encourages Tdap Vaccination
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that it's Computer Aided Dispatch system failed on New Year's Eve at around 8 p.m. The system has been down for more than 48 hours, but LASD has assured the public the department is working to restore the system.
UPDATE: LASD Computer Dispatch System Back with ‘Temporary Fix’
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert starting Saturday, Jan. 4. The city will begin the installation of small dividers designed to create a dedicated, safe lane for bikers and pedestrians on Orchard Village Road.
Jan. 4: City Issues Traffic Alert for Work Zone on Orchard Village Road
Registration is open for the Winter 2025 Adult 7-on-7 Flag Football League which will have its first meeting 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Jan. 13: Winter Adult Flag Football League Registration Open
The members of the Santa Clarita Track Club and Westfield Valencia Town Center will present the 15th annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K, benefiting Students Off And Running of Santa Clarita 7 a.m.-noon Sunday, Feb. 23 at Valencia Town Center in Valencia, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Feb. 23: Mardi Gras Madness 10K/5K/1K to Benefit SOAR
The city of Santa Clarita has many valuable resources available for residents needing to dispose of tricky household items like furniture, appliances, large electronics and holiday trees.
Out with the Old, In with the New, How to Dispose of Bulky Items
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