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SCVNews.com | August 15: The 100th SENSES Block Party in OTN

SCVNews.com | August 15: The 100th SENSES Block Party in OTN

Step back in time and celebrate 13 years of memories at the Big 100 SENSES Block Party on Thursday, August 15th from 7-10 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town Newhall.

15 August: The 100th SENSES block party in OTN

Join the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station for National Night Out at the City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park on Saturday, August 10th.

August 10: National Night Out in Central Park

The mountains, foothills and valleys of Los Angeles County were once home to majestic oak forests. The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning has created a handy brochure for residents who live among oak trees, particularly in the Santa Clarita Valley.

District offers advice on the care of oak trees

The City of Santa Clarita has released the Fall 2024 issue of Seasons Magazine.

Fall Seasons Magazine is out, online registration on August 20

Southern California’s largest inflatable water park and obstacle course is now open and floating on Castaic Lake.

Cali Splash Park opens at Castaic Lake

Tickets for “Denim & Diamonds Bras for a Cause 2024” by Soroptimist International of Valencia presented by The Blo Out Lounge are now on sale.

September 28: Denim & Diamonds Bras for a Cause 2024

Ending the summer with a day of friendship, surfing and sunshine: Several dozen Santa Clarita Valley foster children recently enjoyed a day at the beach thanks to the nonprofit organization Fostering Youth Independence.

FYI organizes beach day for SCV foster youth

The Baker Family Foundation will host its second annual Cornhole Tournament: Battle of the Bag on Saturday, September 28th from 11am-4pm at LA North Studios in Santa Clarita.

September 28: Second Annual Battle of the Bag Cornhole Tournament

Caltrans announced that northbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to two lanes from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic starting Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16.

August 12-16: Nightly road closures continue in the Castaic area

California State Parks invite the public to safely enjoy the annual Perseid meteor shower, which will grace the night sky August 11-13.

State Parks encourages public to safely enjoy the Perseid meteor shower

1919 – Charles Kingsburry (Kingsburry House in Hart Park) arrives in Newhall to work on the construction of Power Plant No. 1 in San Francisquito Canyon (History)

Charles Kingsbury

Ed Colley, who represented District 2 on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors, resigned his seat effective Wednesday, August 7. Colley’s resignation was prompted by his planned move from his district and California to Texas.

SCV Water Committee member Ed Colley gives up his seat

Matt Chapman is transferring from Coe College in Iowa to Master’s University to continue his baseball career.

Mustangs Baseball adds Matt Chapman to its roster

ARTree Community Arts Center believes that art has the power to change lives, connect communities and inspire all.

ARTree needs volunteers

The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is celebrating an announcement Thursday from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announcing a series of new policy changes that the MVA and others had advocated for.

Veterans Affairs and Barger praise HUD's change in housing policy for veterans

For students and their families, returning to school can often be a daunting experience, filled with anticipation of new grades, teachers, classmates, and preparing to start school after a restful break.

Cameron Smyth | Get ready for back to school with the Santa Clarita Public Library

On July 9, 2024, the Castaic Union School District successfully locked in interest rates on the fourth issuance of its 2012 bond authorization, Measure QS, totaling $6 million.

Castaic Union takes steps to speed up repayment of 2012 school bonds

Le Chêne French Cuisine will host an exciting Murder Mystery Dinner Theater in its alluring banquet room on Saturday, August 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and registration.

August 17: Le Chêne Murder Mystery Dinner

The new managing director of the Master University is no newcomer to the TMU.

Russell Moir returns to TMU as Vice President for Student Life

The California Department of Transportation announces repair work on State Route 126, a quarter mile east of Pena Ranch Road, to clear the shoulder and roadway of landslides and debris, clear and clean drainage systems, repair damaged slopes and perform erosion control.

Closure of the SR-126 roadway announced

Breathe, Los Angeles County’s guaranteed income program that initially provided 1,000 county residents with $1,000 a month for three years, will soon expand to provide a path to financial stability for 2,000 more people.

District increases funding for older foster children

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches not to swim, surf, or play in the ocean due to bacteria levels last measured to exceed health standards.

Water warning for beaches in LA County still in effect

1769 – The Portolá Expedition crosses Newhall Pass near Elsmere Canyon and camps at the village of Chaguayanga (Rye Canyon/Castaic Junction). (History)

Portola

Ian R. Cook MD, a native of Santa Clarita, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art wound care and hyperbaria center in the heart of Santa Clarita.

New wound care center opens in Santa Clarita

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