History Experiences: The Hart Mansion and Mummies
April 19, 2026
The latest in historical encounters in Los Angeles County include a trio of new exhibits, including the long-awaited reopening of the William S. Hart Mansion in Hart Park, a chance
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Finding the Right Summer Camp
April 19, 2026
By Georgia Del Favero There are more than 20,000 summer camps in the United States, each one of them with its own unique benefits, challenges and quirks. From day to sleep-away, specialty to broad-based,
Celebrating Earth Day
April 19, 2026
Locals are gearing up for a slate of hands-on Earth Day events this April, from citywide neighborhood cleanups to family-friendly festivals packed with yoga, live music and eco-crafts. These gatherings honor the
30th Cowboy Festival brings history, beauty and the weirdness of the west together
April 18, 2026
The Western edge of the U.S. continent was the site of a slow-moving cultural and political explosion that lasted hundreds of years. These days, we call that moment in history the Wild West,
Saugus board set to vote on superintendent Tuesday
April 17, 2026
The Saugus Union School District’s new superintendent is anticipated to be appointed next week, assuming there’s a majority vote by the governing board during Tuesday’s closed session meeting. If a new CEO is voted in, the district is scheduled to host a set of
Senses Block party returns for 2026 season
April 17, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita’s Senses Block Party returned for the 2026 season on Thursday night with this month’s theme titled “On the Ranch” as a pre celebration to the 30th annual Cowboy Festival set
Walk of Western Stars honors Gary Combs and the Happy Family
April 17, 2026
To kickstart the cowboy festivities scheduled for this weekend, the city of Santa Clarita unveiled two of its newest Walk of Western Stars honorees in Old Town Newhall on Thursday evening. This year’s inductees
Friendly Valley’s emergency preparedness group holds expo
April 17, 2026
In the event of a major disaster near Friendly Valley, members would likely have to shelter in place — and organize quickly. That’s why having a plan is especially important for the members of the 11 homeowners associations that make up the Santa Clarita retirement community,
City Council approves 5% pay hike
April 17, 2026
Despite a bit of grumbling from the current Santa Clarita City Council, three of the four members present Tuesday decided to raise the salary of the future City Council by
Local pianist hosts first fundraiser for music education foundation
April 17, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida Ballroom stage was the site of an atypically international music performance Saturday evening. Lit up by several rows of candlelight, local pianist and music program head Oksana Kolesnikova, followed by Iranian musician Ardeshir Farah
Fire breaks out in Newhall, quickly contained
April 17, 2026
A fire dubbed the Otis fire broke out on the north side of Interstate 5 near Edison Road in Newhall Friday evening, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. The fire had spread to 1 acre around 5 p.m., with L.A.
Vehicle fire shuts down street
April 17, 2026
A vehicle fire prompted the closure of Needham Ranch Parkway at Newhall Avenue on Friday morning, according to sheriff’s and fire officials. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection in
COC celebrates iCUE renaming in memory of Cusumano
April 16, 2026
The College of the Canyons culinary program is all about giving the students driven by initiative exactly what they need to succeed as working chefs, bakers and sommeliers. That’s according to Gary
City changes pave way for more ADUs
April 16, 2026
Whether you call them “granny flats,” accessory dwelling units or extra rent income, the city of Santa Clarita could see a whole lot more of them popping up with pending changes to the city’s
City cancels both Planning Commission meetings in April
April 16, 2026
The Planning Commission is not meeting in April, according to the city’s website, with the city posting online this week that the April 21 meeting was cancelled. The body is
2 transported after roof partially collapses at Valencia restaurant
April 16, 2026
At least two people were transported to the hospital following a partial roof collapsing and hitting them with tiles at a restaurant on the 24200 block of west Valencia Boulevard on Thursday afternoon,
Pursuit begins in Sylmar, passes through SCV on SR-14
April 16, 2026
California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers participated in a pursuit of a reportedly stolen work truck Thursday that began in Sylmar and passed through the Santa Clarita Valley to the Antelope Valley, according to the
Grass fire extinguished in minutes
April 16, 2026
A small 10-foot-by-10-foot grass fire was quickly extinguished by a fire extinguisher on the 31400 block of Castaic Road on Thursday morning, according to an official with the Los Angeles County
Saugus Cafe suit back in federal court next month
April 15, 2026
Attorneys for the owners of the Original Saugus Cafe filed an amended complaint Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking compensation for a business they say was taken out from under their
Saugus High students take a trip to space at ‘Women in History’ event
April 15, 2026
The 16th annual “Women in History” presentation brought Saugus High School students on a trip to space as this year’s theme was female astronauts on Monday afternoon in the Saugus High gymnasium. The six women who were