On this day in 1972, the name “Santa Clarita Valley” became the official title of the formerly named Newhall-Saugus area.  The origin of the name dates back a couple of centuries to July 1769, with an expedition of the Spaniards. Led by Gaspar de Portolá, their main goal was to colonize land across the California coast and expand their military ...

Hot and muggy conditions with a slight chance of thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley. Through Tuesday, conditions will be cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the Santa Clarita Valley, said Bryan Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS). By Wednesday, a slight chance of thunderstorms will remain; however, conditions are set ...

On June 16, 1949, William S. Hart High School held its first-ever graduation ceremony, marking a milestone moment for both the school and the Santa Clarita Valley community. The commencement ceremony celebrated Hart High School’s inaugural graduating class, just a few years after the school first opened its doors in 1946 following the approval of the Santa Clarita Union High ...

Affordable round-trip service from Santa Clarita Valley to Santa Monica Beach starts this Friday through Labor Day 2026. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is announcing the return of the beach Bus program for the 2026 summer season. Beginning Friday, June 12, and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, residents from the Santa Clarita Valley can hop aboard for ...

A free family history fair featuring genealogy classes, a keynote speaker and hands-on research help is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, in Valencia. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Valencia Stake Center, located at 24443 McBean Parkway. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with classes running from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to ...

Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected in the Santa Clarita Valley throughout the week, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s. Northeast winds, known as Santa Ana winds, are expected to remain gusty through Monday evening before they return later in the week, said Robbie Munroe, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. By Thursday, winds are expected to pick ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the Entrada South / Valencia Commerce Center project, a major development in the Santa Clarita Valley that will add more than 1,574 multi-family attached residences to the community. Located west of The Old Road and spanning the northern and southern portions of Magic Mountain Parkway, the development is expected to ...

An earthquake rattled Fontana Thursday, with shaking felt in the Santa Clarita Valley. Around 9:32 a.m., a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Fontana, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).  SCV residents reported feeling the jolt from the quake. No damage from the earthquake was reported in the Santa Clarita Valley. Did you feel the Fontanta earthquake? Click here to ...

The CIF-Southern Section has unveiled its sixth and final baseball power rankings of the regular season, just ahead of the playoffs. This update ranks the nine high school baseball programs in the Santa Clarita Valley among a total of 457 teams. Santa Clarita Valley Baseball Rankings – Final Regular Season Update: West Ranch – Ranked 55 (previous: 61) Foothill League ...

There is a chance that the Santa Clarita Valley could see rain and thunderstorms through the weekend, along with gusty winds. Beginning Thursday, thunderstorms are forming over Ventura County, and are expected to move into Los Angeles County, and parts of Santa Clarita by the late afternoon into the evening, said Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service ...