SCVNews.com | Aug. 31: American Red Cross Blood Drive at The Patios

There will be a American Red Cross Blood Drive held 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31 at Valencia Town Center’s The Patios in Suite 2435.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation has announced a historic $5 million gift from Connie Spears, honoring the legacy she and her late husband, Wayne Spears, built together through decades of generosity and commitment to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association for a live art demonstration featuring a local artist creating an original work, 5:30-7:45 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14 at Old Town Newhall Library.

Old Town Newhall Library will host a “Papermaking: An Artisan Workshop” 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10

The three-alarm fire in Old Town Newhall, which was first reported at 2:55 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, has now reportedly claimed as many as seven businesses in the Old Town Newhall Arts and Entertainment District.

Friends of Castaic Lake invites all to its “Moonlight Madness” fishing event, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Castaic Lake’s west ramp.

The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, “101 Accounting using QuickBooks Online” on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 7:30-9 p.m.

From Tuesday, Aug. 25 through Friday, Aug. 28 Los Angeles County will experience an extended period of dangerously hot weather, high wildfire risk and hazardous beach conditions. In response, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department is augmenting staffing and pre-positioning personnel and resources throughout Los Angeles County to ensure rapid response to wildfires.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced that the RR/CC is recruiting bilingual community members to serve as election workers at Vote Centers across the county for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2026 General Election.

1916 – Woodrow Wilson signs act creating National Park Service; its first director is Stephen T. Mather, who made his fortune with the Santa Clarita Valley’s borax mine and envisioned & put his own money into forming the Park Service [story]

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, a multi-day high ozone (smog) event is expected to affect some Los Angeles County regions due to a heatwave.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region including the Santa Clarita Valley.

Music Lab Santa Clarita will present its eight week music experience, Loud @ the Library beginning 4-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 at Old Town Newhall Library.

Los Angeles County Fire Department crews battled a three-alarm fire for more than six hours that started before 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug.24 and consumed several businesses in Old Town Newhall.

Fireside Nights, a monthly event at Vasquez Rocks will be held 5-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Detail investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Anthony McCabe.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced Election Watch 2026, its upcoming Candidate Forum and Meet the Candidates Reception, taking place Thursday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.

This week SCCS and COC will get into action, joining the other eight local football teams already dusted by battle. So far our teams have totaled four wins to four losses in non-league games. But one team has already bettered its record over last year.

The California Department of Public Health is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19.

The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of four productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 30.

Every election is an opportunity to shape the future of our community. While it can be easy to assume that one vote will not make a difference, local elections often come down to small margins, making every ballot incredibly important.

The Master’s University women’s volleyball team picked up its first sweep of the young season with a win over Simpson on Saturday, Aug. 22 in Fullerton.

A fire broke out in Old Town Newhall early this morning, damaging businesses and snarling traffic as streets were closed. Reports indicate that, among other businesses, the Newhall Refinery restaurant and The MAIN theater were severely damaged.

1974 – Covering a section of the 1933 Ridge Route Alternate (US 99), Pyramid Lake opens to the public [story]