<strong>1882</strong> - Author Helen Hunt Jackson visits Rancho Camulos; inspiration for "Ramona" novel [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/carter-ramona1902.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/carter-ramona1902.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2434t.jpg" alt="HH Jackson" style="margin-top:6px;border:0;width:110px;"> </a>

The 20th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is underway throughout Southern California through March 31.

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “Spirit of the West” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the first floor gallery in City Hall from March 4 through May 20.

The West Ranch High School intermediate theatre program presents the classic Agatha Christie mystery “Murder on the Orient Express,” opening Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium.

Valencia Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Smoothie Bar," event Thursday, Jan. 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra has announced the winners of its Young Soloist Competition, celebrating the extraordinary talent of young musicians from the community and surrounding areas.

The Olive Branch Theatricals will present "Rosalinda, CA," an original story by Carlos Gomez,Jr., 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14- Sunday, Feb. 22 at Valencia Town Center.

Lucky Luke Brewing in collaboration with Good Vibes Events LA will host a Valentine's Market, 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.

The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Contracts: The Basics (with live negotiating activity)" on Thursday, Jan. 29 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 12-1:15 p.m. the LA County Library will offer a virtual program entitled "Work Ready: How to Prep for Job Interviews."

Step into a winter wonderland at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch of the Santa Clarita Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. for a magical Frozen Party with Elsa.

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Valencia High School has earned the highest possible rating of “Exceeds Standards” following its Unit Assessment conducted on Jan. 14. Additionally, Cadet Sophia Nabiev, Valencia High School, and Cadet Weston Michel, Saugus High School, received special recognition as top performers.

<strong>1839</strong> - Gov. Juan B. Alvarado gives most of SCV to Mexican Army Lt. Antonio del Valle. [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal/reynolds/part14.html" target="new_window">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal/reynolds/part14.html" target="new_window"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/jj2003at.jpg" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;" alt="Diseno map"> </a>

After hitting its initial volunteer goal last night, today the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced a strong start to the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.

The Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2026 Non-Profit Love Match designed to connect passionate professionals with local nonprofits searching for volunteers and board leaders.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert for Thursday, Jan. 22 in the Santa Clarita Valley.

California State University, Northridge has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

U.S. Rep. George Whitesides George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced a bill to improve transparency and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program, which he then testified in support of during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Joy is the one word that comes to top of mind when Yan Searcy, dean of California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, thinks about comedian, actor and entrepreneur Cedric the Entertainer.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced an additional comment period to collect feedback on several changes to proposed autonomous heavy- and light-vehicle regulations, including a delay in the implementation date of new data reporting requirements.

<strong>1914</strong> - Signal newspaper owner-editor Scott Newhall born in San Francisco [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tn1968.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href = "https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/tn1968.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/tn1968t.jpg" alt="Scott Newhall" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has named First District Supervisor Hilda Solis as the new board chair for 2026.

On Friday, Jan. 16, surrounded by his loved ones and Sheriff's Department colleagues, we officially renamed the Castaic Sports Complex in honor of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.