The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages new residents to the Santa Clarita Valley and those who may not have already registered to complete registration with Alert LA for timely emergency updates and information.

SCV Residents Urged to Sign Up for Alert LA Emergency Notificatons

No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in the Monday July 7 Powerball drawing. However, one ticket which matched five numbers, was sold in Santa Clarita, at the Seafood City Supermarket, 26579 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350. It is worth $555,503.

Big Money Powerball Ticket, Worth $555,503, Sold at Seafood City in Saugus

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Sarah Mahin as the first director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, the county’s consolidated department focused on homelessness solutions.

Board of Supervisors Appoints First Director of Homeless Services and Housing

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.

July 10: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons is presenting three free webinar workshops on July 10, hosted by PCR Business Finance.

July 10: Small Business Week Workshops

1997 – Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]

El Trocadero restaurant

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be at Dick’s Sporting Goods 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 10 for Coffee with a Cop.

July 10: Coffee with a Cop at Dicks Sporting Goods

Santa Clarita Valley BandsCast will host a sneak preview of the SCV BandsCast Pirate Stage 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Eighth & Rail.

July 13: SCV BandsCast Sneak Preview Pirate Stage

ARTree has announced it has three volunteer positions available for its board.

Board Positions Available at ARTree

The city of Santa Clarita and Green Santa Clarita want you to be aware of Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution.

Plastic Free July Challenge in Santa Clarita

California State University, Northridge, and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will present “Splash in the Water” at Castaic Lake, a free boating and water safety event for children ages 7-14. The program runs on Fridays beginning Friday, July 11 through Aug. 15.

July 11: ‘Splash in the Water’ at Castaic Lake Begins

For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Measure E Low-Income Senior Exemption Form, along with any necessary attachments, must be submitted via U.S. mail and postmarked by Monday, July 14.

July 14: Deadline for Measure E Tax Exemption Form

Each summer, families, friends and neighbors from across Santa Clarita eagerly await the return of a cherished tradition, an evening under the stars filled with live music, laughter and community spirit.

Ken Striplin | A Community-Favorite Tradition Returns to Central Park

The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of five productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 7 to Saturday, July 12.

July 7-12: Five Productions Filming in SCV

1949 – Incorporation of Castaic Saddle Club; holds rodeos near future Castaic Lake (lower lagoon) [story]


1850 – Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California to look for gold [story]

Henry Newhall

Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer in Santa Paula has announced its summer event series, “Backyard Smoke & Sound” will kick off on Saturday, July 26.

July 26: Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer Will Host ‘Backyard Smoke & Sound’ Series

Experience and explore the outdoors with overnight camping, offering an unforgettable adventure in some of Los Angeles County’s most beautiful parks, including Castaic Lake.

Summer Camping Fun at L.A. County Parks

Beginning this past February, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal, initiated the roll out of its 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas throughout the State of California.

July 22: L.A. County Public Hearing on Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps

The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. and in regular open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at Santa Clarita City Hall. Among the items the council will consider is Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste’s request to remove Planning Commissioner Denise Lite.

July 8: City Council Meets to Consider Removal of Planning Commissioner

1914 – Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future “pastor of the disaster,” named pastor of Newhall’s First Presbyterian Church [story]

church

The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade started promptly at 9 a.m. with thousands of spectators lining the parade route which began at the Newhall roundabout and continued down Main Street through Old Town Newhall.

SCV Fourth of July Parade Announces Trophy Winners

1932 – Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall’s July 4th celebration [story]

4th of July Parade

Looking for when a specific entry in the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade will make its way down the parade route?

Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Lineup