On Friday, the City of Santa Clarita invited residents and dignitaries to celebrate the grand reopening of the William S. Hart Museum at Hart Park. Located within the scenic William S. Hart Park, the historic Hart Mansion offers a unique opportunity for guests to step back in time and explore the life and legacy of silent-film star William S. Hart, ...

On February 5, 1921, a portion of the land upon which Horseshoe Ranch,  and the eventual William S. Hart Park, was built was sold to William S. Hart by George Babcock Smith, marking the beginning of Hart’s long-term presence in the Santa Clarita Valley. The area – along with the rest of the Santa Clarita Valley – was made part ...

The City of Santa Clarita is proud to announce a significant milestone in the future of William S. Hart Park. The Los Angeles County Superior Court accepted the petition to transfer ownership of the historic Park in probate court, clearing the way for the City to move forward with the ownership transition. As part of the transfer process, the City ...

A rugged herd of American bison, once filmed galloping across Walt Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch, found a new home—and a second act—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 ...

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) announced this morning the death of the 20-year-old “Watashne,” the bison. Watashne had been ill for several weeks and was carefully monitored and under special veterinary care. “We grieve the loss of Watashne, who was part of our beloved bison herd at Hart Park,” said LA County ...

The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to deliberate on the transfer of William S. Hart Park from Los Angeles County to the City of Santa Clarita, among other matters. William S. Hart Regional Park is currently the only Los Angeles County park situated within Santa Clarita city limits. On November 23, 2021, the City Council ...

Santa Clarita residents are invited to get a head start on holiday shopping and attend the 5th annual Hart Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair this Thanksgiving weekend. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox.   Local vendors and artisans will be there to feature many different handmade crafts and unique holiday gift ideas, ...