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Newly Renovated Placerita Nature Center Opens

The ribbon was cut Saturday for the new and improved nature center at Placerita Canyon in Santa Clarita.  Local and state representatives were in attendance Saturday at the grand opening of the renovated nature center at Placerita Canyon, a place where park officials state 130,000 people visit each year.  The center is a state park and administered by L.A. County ...

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Three Best Places To Hike In Santa Clarita

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Taking on the different trails in Santa Clarita has likely been far from our minds in recent days, with most of us trapped indoors due to the weather. But sunnier days are in the forecast for Santa Clarita, and with that the opportunity to get outdoors again.  Santa Clarita is home to a variety of open spaces and trails for ...

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Alleged Threat At Placerita Junior High Deemed Noncredible 

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A threat allegedly made by a student at Placerita Junior High School on Wednesday has been deemed noncredible by Hart District officials and law enforcement, although information is still being sought in connection with the purported incident.  The threat was allegedly made by a student after school hours on Wednesday, according to John Turner, principal of Placerita Junior High School.  ...

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One Hiker Rescued By Helicopter On Santa Clarita Trail

One hiker was rescued by first responders Saturday evening on a Santa Clarita trail after suffering a medical emergency.  At around 5:30 p.m. Saturday evening, first responders received reports of a hiker that had fallen on Placerita and Nadeau, according to supervisor Melanie Flores with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  “A hiker fell and search and rescue located them,” ...

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Three Hart District Junior High Schools Named California Distinguished Schools

Three junior high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District have been named 2021 California Distinguished Schools. Placerita, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte junior high schools were selected for this bi-annual event by California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, according to Hart District officials. “Congratulations to the students, staff and families of Placerita, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte,” ...

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CHP Newhall Issues 18 Citations On San Francisquito, Three Drivers Going Over 100 MPH

Officers with the California Highway Patrol Newhall Area Office issued 18 citations to drivers on San Francisquito Canyon Road Thursday, including three motorists who were driving over 100 mph. “Bouquet Canyon, Soledad, Placerita, San Francisquito, we try to keep them guessing and keep them safe. It’s just what we do,” said CHP Newhall Officer Eric Priessman. During the commute hours ...

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Placerita Canyon Nature Center – January 9, 2017

SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show

Host: Janice Murray Topic: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Right Click Here to Download! Click Here to Listen! Placerita is an east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities. The park encompasses oak woodland, chaparral, and riparian plant communities on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains ...

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2017 KHTS Home And Garden Show: Placerita Nature Center

2017 KHTS Home and Garden Show

Placerita Nature Center With its rich history of human activity Placerita Canyon Natural Area, the native Tataviam people harvested acorns gathered from the oak trees as the main source of their diet. In 1769 the Santa Clarita Valley commissioned the Portola Expedition and in turn ushered in the mission era. Francisco Lopez discovered gold near the Oak of the Golden ...

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Renovations To Be Unveiled At Placerita Canyon Nature Center Museum

As part of $1.4 million in improvements: Displays depicting canyon’s three ecosystems, freshwater aquarium, bird-viewing area and new animal enclosures which is debuting Feb. 25.  Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. New and exciting dimensions are being added to a facility devoted to educating the public about native animals, plants and natural resources, ...

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