On Aug. 27, 1964, Walt Disney Productions debuted “The CalArts Story,” a short film presenting the vision for what would become the California Institute of the Arts, seven years before the school opened its permanent campus in Valencia. The film first screened at the Hollywood premiere of “Mary Poppins,” offering a glimpse of an ambitious future for the arts in ...

A herd of American bison, once filmed galloping across Walt Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch, found a new home at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on this day in 1962, thanks to a generous donation by Disney himself. On April 16, 1962, eight buffalo, some of the largest, toughest, and most expensive animals in the Hollywood film industry, were relocated ...

For over 40 years, Mark Henn has brought Disney’s most iconic characters to life and now the Santa Clarita resident has retired with the company’s highest honor. Hundreds of excited Disney fans filled the seats at the Honda Center in Anaheim on August 11 for the Disney Legends Ceremony during D23. In attendance, Miley Cyrus, Jamie Lee Curtis, Angela Bassett, ...

The Carolwood Foundation is the perfect quirky destination for any train or Disney enthusiast. Get ready for an exciting journey with KHTS as we continue our multi-part series, unveiling the most extraordinary and thrilling destinations for Santa Clarita residents to explore on their quirky getaway.  In the 65th part of the series, we will explore the Carolwood Foundation in Los ...

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced Friday $40,000 from the Walt Disney Company was provided to increase access to youth sports, play opportunities and physical activity for kids and families, officials said.  The Walt Disney Company is also set to launch a new Pop-Up and Play Mobile Recreation Program, according ...

Disneyland is known as the happiest place on earth, leading a Santa Clarita Disney fan to create her own fairy tale in the comfort of her own home. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Donna Collins from Valencia put her Disneyland knowledge to the test to add some magic to her husband’s ...

The 2014 concert features work by tap dance phenomenon and 2014 Alpert Award-Winner Michelle Dorrance, along with two world premieres by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago created by CalArts alumnus Jonathan Fredrickson, and faculty Laurence Blake, according to a news release. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “This year’s program features a world premiere ...

College of the Canyons officials are planning to host a community-wide picnic and screening of the Walt Disney film “The Love Bug” on Sept. 13. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The event is part of the school’s 45th Anniversary celebration. Originally released in 1969 — the same year that College ...

The county Board of Supervisors will vote on Tuesday, Jan. 7 whether to approve building permits for Disney's Golden Oak Ranch expansion project. The proposed developments would add eight to 12 sound stages off of Placerita Canyon Road.

Annette Funicello of Mickey Mouse Club and “Beach Party” fame, who had a role in segments filmed at the Disney-owned Golden Oak Ranch on Placerita Canyon Road, “died peacefully from complications due to multiple sclerosis” at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, according to a statement released by the Walt Disney Company, Monday. She was 70. Annette was first cast as ...