On this day in Santa Clarita Valley history, a California appeals court issued a significant ruling that brought renewed attention to a long-running corruption case involving former state official William G. Bonelli, years after his death. On February 9, 1971, the California Court of Appeal, Third District, reversed a lower court decision that had dismissed the state’s civil action against ...

On this day in 1988, the historic Bonelli House, once a hallmark of early Santa Clarita Valley history, was reduced to rubble. The 5,600-square-foot adobe ranch house, located on the grounds of Saugus Speedway, was demolished on Feb. 6, 1988by the heirs of William Bonelli, founder of the Speedway. The timing of its destruction, a mere seven weeks after the ...

The Bonelli family, owners of the Saugus Speedway, are refuting an online rumor that the iconic swap meet venue would be shutting down at the end of March. An online rumor began circulating social media at the end of January that the Saugus Speedway would be shutting down at the end of March. The rumor has been shared over a ...

The City Council recognized the Santa Clarita Swap Meet at their meeting Tuesday, with a certificate celebrating 50 years of operation. The Swap Meet has been operating since 1963, and currently uses the grounds of the Saugus Speedway, which was purchased by William Bonelli in 1937 and is still owned by his grandchildren. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa ...