Today in Santa Clarita History on March 23, 1934 local film history director Robert N. Bradbury helmed another classic Western, shot on location at Trem Carr’s movie ranch in Placerita Canyon the very same land where Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch stands today. Back in the early 1930s, the Santa Clarita Valley was quickly becoming a hotspot for Hollywood’s growing appetite ...

UPDATE: Multiple brush fires broke out on the 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Wednesday morning and were halted by firefighters.. Around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters received reports of a brush fire on the 14 Freeway at Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE (11:43 am): Forward progression of the three fires  ...

A local teen recently helped build owl barn boxes for the Placerita Canyon Nature Center in Newhall as part of his Eagle Scout project.  On Saturday, friends and family showed up to support Eagle Scout Kameron Delorenzo to help build 20 owl barn boxes for the Placerita Canyon Nature Center.    “I was talking to one of the rangers who works ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.  ...

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,” ...

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,” ...

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 ...

Juliet is hoping to find her white buffalo turquoise earring that was lost last weekend. The earring was lost possibly on Sand Canyon. near Placerita. If anyone stumbles across it, please email Juliet at [email protected]