Before the famous Gold Rush of 1849 changed California forever, the state’s very first gold discovery happened right here in the Santa Clarita Valley, and on May 26, 1956, the community came together to celebrate and preserve that history for future generations. Seventy years ago, local residents, descendants of pioneer California families and public officials ... The post Today In SCV History: May 26, 1956 – The Day Placerita Canyon Was Officially Preserved appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less