SCVNews.com | 4.1 Earthquake Near California City Felt in SCV Area

Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions, ramp closures and connector closures along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass for K-rail installation the week of July 13-17.

The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 15, with a closed session at 6:30 p.m. and an open session at 7 p.m.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake, centered 16 miles from California City, occurred at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, July 13.

The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of eight productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 13 to Sunday, July 19.

1884 – Hardison & Stewart start drilling Star No. 1 oil well in Pico Canyon; later form Union Oil Co. [story]

1900 – Pacific Telephone & Telegraph establishes Newhall exchange; SCV gets first phone [story]

2007 – Moore’s sub sandwich shop, abandoned 2 years earlier, demolished as derelict building; now partially Newhall roundabout [story]

Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights dance across the sky? Join the Placerita Nature Center Community Education Series on Sunday, July 19, 2-3 p.m. for a presentation of storytelling, science and stunning imagery as two local astronomy enthusiasts take you along on a recent journey above the Arctic Circle.

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Gardening Club is hosting a “Kids’ Bug Snug Class” on Saturday, July 18, 9-10 a.m.

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, DrinkPAK, Newmark and CBRE have announced DrinkPAK’s latest expansion in the Santa Clarita Valley with the lease of a 257,507-square-foot industrial facility at 25470 Springbrook Avenue in the Santa Clarita Commerce Center.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger was joined by community members, local leaders and Los Angeles County Public Works on Friday, July 10 to mark the start of construction on the highly-anticipated The Old Road Improvements Project.

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, July 14, beginning with a closed Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting residents to make room for a new furry family member during Pet Adoption Week, taking place Monday, July 20 through Saturday, July 25.

A new monthly curated farmers market and cultural marketplace, Roots & Rhythm is coming to Valencia starting 4-9 p.m. Friday, July 17 with the theme of “Rhythm of the Tropics” at The Porch at FivePoint.

The city of Santa Clarita is expanding its Film Incentive Program and launching a redesigned Film Santa Clarita website, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting film and television production and keeping filming local.

Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to shop local, earn rewards, have fun and help the businesses struggling with the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road at Plum Canyon due to the road realignment and housing development construction.

The 2026 Santa Clarita Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee will host a Bargains for Brains multi-family yard sale on Saturday, July 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

1981 – Gov. Jerry Brown authorizes use of malathion to eradicate medflies; aerial spraying begins [story]

The first 661 Night Market kicks off 3-9 p.m., Saturday, July 11 at Valencia by FivePoint.

As part of Latiné Fest de Santa Clarita, presented in collaboration with Chola Vision Productions “Mis Escritos” will play Friday-Sunday, July 24-26 at The MAIN.

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Rancho Camulos National Historic landmark in Piru with local historian Richard Senate at noon, Sunday, July 19.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger is inviting Santa Clarita Valley residents to kick off a summer of free family entertainment as the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation launches Summer Movies at the Park and NextFest LA’s Sounds of L.A. County Concert Series at Val Verde County Park.

The annual VIA Bash fundraiser for the Valley Industry Association will be held Friday, Nov. 6. This year’s theme is Boots & Bowties: The Cowboy Ball.