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The Time Ranger

The Time Ranger | Recalling Mr. Sims, Composer of Hart’s Alma Mater 

Hope you time travelers brought along a pillow for your saddle this morn. We’ve an extra-long journey ahead, saddlepals. There’s no time to waste, so let’s giddy-up into a most interesting trail ride into the backcountry of our rich, Santa Clarita Valley history …  WAY, WAY BACK WHEN   THE EVER-REMINDING HARBINGER OF INFLATION — It was just 20 years ago when we were nailed with a postal increase that jumped to 39 cents for mailing a first-class letter.

Rancho Camulos is noted for its literary significance as the setting for Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel “Ramona,” first published in 1884.

Rancho Camulos to host Cowboy Festival companion event 

News release  The nonprofit Rancho Camulos Museum is hosting an event in partnership with the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at 1 p.m. April 17 to benefit the museum’s historic preservation efforts.   “Experience a unique opportunity

“Oaks Garage 1918,” from the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s collection.

Canyon Country history art on exhibit at Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Canyon Country History Captured” by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway).   This photographic exhibition offers

The Funslingers perform at the “Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s 50 Anniversary Celebration Live From Santa Clarita: It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday March 7, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Historical Society celebrates 50 years 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Historical Society celebrated 50 years of preserving local history with its “SCVHS50: Live from Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center.