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1939 - Newhall Elementary School burns down; pupils rejoice [story]
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Sept. 26-Nov. 14: Fall Tours at Tehachapi Native Village Site
Friday, Aug 7, 2015

California State Parks is taking reservations for the fall tour season at Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park in Tehachapi.  Although no structures remain on this Kawaiisu Native American village site, the area’s rich history comes alive through the trained volunteer tour guides and the clues that the...

New: Post Pix for Prizes at Touch-A-Truck
Monday, Jun 15, 2015

Visitors to the SCV Senior Center’s annual Touch-A-Truck event each year have been posting photos of their families enjoying the event, and inviting friends to join them. This year, those who post photos of designated areas of the event will have an opportunity to win prizes in the Posts for Prizes...

‘Cocktails on the Roof’ to Benefit Hart School District

Sample signature cocktails and food pairings way up “on the roof” of a Town Center location – all to benefit the William S. Hart Union High School District. The WiSH Education Foundation’s fundraising event, “Cocktails on the Roof,” will be held on Sept. 18 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hosted...

June 18: ‘Around the World’ Concert at Senior Center
Thursday, Jun 4, 2015

Enjoy a whole spectrum of favorite international tunes including songs from or about Europe, Africa, the Islands, the Far East, plus many more, performed by the SCV Senior Center Silvertone Singers and Musicians under the direction of John Swinford. When: Thursday, June 18, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where:...

Art & Action-Packed Thursdays at Newhall
Monday, Jun 1, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in June with its fourth installment of the 2015 season. Main Street in Old Town Newhall will come to life each Thursday evening with a variety of things to see, including a ceramic art display, West African...

Sign Up Now to Enter: SCV Fourth of July Parade
Saturday, May 30, 2015

File Photo: Canyon Theatre Guild entry | By Sunny Wise It’s that time again – time to gather the red, white and blue bunting, polish the car, build the floats, practice the music and the princess wave. The all-volunteer organizing team for the annual Santa Clarita Fourth of July parade is inviting...

Outlets at Tejon to Host Special Flag Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The Outlets at Tejon will host a special Memorial Day flag ceremony in honor of the men and women who serve on Monday, May 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bakersfield Young Marines Color Guard will raise the flag and lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a performance from the Patriotic...

ARTree in May: Social Commentary Through Animation
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Javier Barboza In April, Jorge Gutierrez brought stories and laughter on bringing his animated stories to mainstream Hollywood. In May, Javier Barboza will show us a more serious, avant-garde approach to telling stories of social commentary through animation.   A serious side of animation. Los...

Coming Up in Santa Clarita…
Thursday, May 7, 2015

  Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Thursdays at Newhall Revved Up-May 14 SENSES-May 21 Hit the Trail-May 9 Route 66 Classic Grill Car Show-May 9 Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Dancing at the PAC -May 14-16 A Salute to the Great...

National Day of Prayer Thursday
Wednesday, May 6, 2015

[KHTS] – The National Day of Prayer is an annual event held on the first Thursday of May; with the theme “Lord, Hear Our Cry,” the 64th annual National Day of Prayer will be happening Thursday, May 7, 2015. This day was established by a joint resolution of the United States Congress in 1952...

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Peer pressure can change a child’s life in an instant. Join the city of Santa Clarita on Thursday, Feb. 26, 6-7 p.m. for an online parent presentation featuring Ramses Mayorga, a Canyon Country resident who fell into peer pressure as a teen, served time in prison and now mentors Santa Clarita youth.
Feb. 26: Parenting for Prevention Presents Former Gang Member in Virtual Meeting
A live video posted by "Canyon Karen" on the Bouquet Canyon Project-Residents' Forum page on Friday, Feb. 13, showed dozens of cars speeding up Bouquet Canyon Road, then slamming on their brakes to avoid crashing into the barricade just past Bouquet Canyon Road and Pam Court.
Bouquet Canyon Road Now Closed at Benz Road, Detours in Place
<strong>1939</strong> - Newhall Elementary School burns down; pupils rejoice [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tlp_lat021539pg2.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tlp_lat021539pg2.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/tlp_lat021539pg2imgt.jpg" alt="Newhall school" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
Saugus Union School District Dr. Colleen Hawkins will retire as Superintendent of SUSD at the end of this school year, June 30. The Board has begun the process of selecting the next superintendent for the SUSD district.
SUSD Board Seeks Public Input on Search for New District Superintendent
At our Board meeting this week, I voted "no" on another countywide sales tax. Los Angeles County already has the highest sales tax of any major metropolis.
Kathryn Barger | No New Taxes in L.A. County
Old Town Newhall Public Library will host a "Teen Game Day: Human Battleship," event Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Feb. 18: ‘Teen Game Day, Human Battleship’ at Newhall Library
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will hold a reception for its art exhibit, "Vessels," 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the SCAA Gallery.
March 7: SCAA Art Exhibit ‘Vessels’ Reception
The Santa Clarita/ Antelope Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America will presents its "Mardi Gras Casino Night Fundraiser," 6-11 p.m., Saturday March 7 at Sand Canyon Country Club.
March 7:  Jack and Jill of America ‘Mardi Gras Casino Night Fundraiser’
The 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival is riding into town, and it’s bigger than ever. Grab your VIP passes and ticketed experiences to enjoy cowboy living, live music, a new line dance competition and a full weekend packed with western fun.
Cowboy Festival VIP Passes, Ticketed Events Now on Sale
The Saugus Union School District will hold its regular public meeting of the governing board of trustees on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. It will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss existing and anticipated litigation.
Feb. 17: SUSD Board Meets to Discuss District Growth Forecast Report
State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares has announced the introduction of SB 1060, legislation establishing a statewide standard requiring large residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities to be located at least 1,000 feet away from public or private elementary schools, secondary schools and daycare centers.
Valladares Introduces Bill to Ensure Buffer Between Schools, Rehab Facilities
Overtime and penalty kicks were not good to our Foothill League boys soccer squads in the playoffs on Feb. 11. And the result was that only one of five teams, yes, the one that did not have to go to overtime, collected a victory. None of the Foothill League girls teams had to go to overtime, and two out of four came away with victories on Feb. 12.
High School Soccer Playoffs: Three Foothill League Teams Remain
The Rancho Camulos Museum in Piru will present John Boston, a columnist for The Signal newspaper in Santa Clarita, as he shares humorous and secret tales of Santa Clarita Valley newspaper legends Ruth and Scott Newhall on Sunday, Feb. 22 at noon.
Feb. 22: Historic Rancho Camulos Museum Hosts Entertaining Fundraiser
<strong>1999</strong> - SCV & AV split off from 805 area code to become 661 [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sg031305-manzer.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sg031305-manzer.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/pacific_telephone.jpg" alt="Pacific Telephone" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The Locke Ladies Collaborative Members and Santa Clarita Artists Association will present "Celebration of Santa Clarita First & Famous Black Trailblazers," a Black History Month book release and art exhibit reception, 3:30-5:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. at the SCAA Gallery.
Feb. 21: SCAA, Locke Ladies ‘First, Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita’ Book Release, Art Exhibit Reception
On Thursday, Feb. 12, U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Agua Dulce) paid tribute, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, to the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers, an age 12 and under girls hockey team involved in a tragic traffic accident last month.
Whitesides Pays Tribute to Santa Clarita Lady Flyers on House Floor in D.C.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a "Teen Crafts & Stuff: DIY Mini Yarn Hats," event on Thursday, Feb. 19, 4-5 p.m. at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Feb. 19: ‘Teen Crafts & Stuff, DIY Mini Yarn Hats’ at Canyon Country Library
El Patron Mexican Bar & Grill
will present "Rock en Español vs. 80’s New Wave" featuring the Golden State Band, Friday, Feb. 20 with live music starting at 10 p.m.
Feb. 20: ‘Rock en Español vs. 80’s New Wave’ at El Patron Mexican Bar, Grill
A traffic collision at the Intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 resulted in the deaths of Genry and Patty Ortiz of Santa Clarita and severe injuries to their 25-year-old daughter, Erin.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Witnesses to Fatal Crash That Killed Married Couple
Greater Pacific Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Valencia will be hosting a three-course special Valentine's Day Dinner, Saturday, Feb. 14.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner at Greater Pacific
The Master's University men's golf team finished fifth, while the women's team placed sixth at the West Coast Classic hosted by Lewis-Clark State (ID) on Feb. 9 and 10.
TMU Men Take Fifth, Women Sixth in First Golf Tourney of 2026
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a "Clay Decorated Mug Vases," event on Wednesday, Feb.18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Feb. 18: ‘Clay Decorated Mug Vases’ Event at Canyon Country Library
The Master's University track and field teams competed against multiple NCAA squads in the OIDFE Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Claremont.
TMU Track Notches Several Standards at CMS
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