On this day in Santa Clarita history, Gene Autry’s beloved horse, Champion, was put to rest and buried at Melody Ranch. The task fell to Henry Crowell, an associate of Autry’s who managed the Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita and cared for Champion for many years. Crowell shared his personal recollections in the Old Town Newhall Gazette, recounting the journey ...

The arts commissioners have narrowed it down to two proposals for the Newhall Roundabout Art Project from among six semi-finalists. Michael Clapper’s “Western Reel” and M.L. Duffy’s “Facing the Sun, Facing the Future” were selected as the two finalists.