Cradled among chaparral-covered canyons an hour north of downtown Los
Angeles is a fascinating place called the Santa Clarita Valley. The
history of the valley has significantly shaped the cultural development
of Southern California for centuries. But while events are often
credited with creating its history, the true
portrait of the valley is painted using the palette of personalities who
left their indelible mark on the landscape. It is these stories of
cowboys, Native Americans, outlaws, farmers, shepherds, soldiers,
miners, range warriors, ranchers, saloon keepers, stagecoach drivers,
railroaders, town drunks, teetotalers, engineers, land speculators,
explorers, missionaries, actors, and common folk that make the history
of the Santa Clarita Valley so compelling. Legendary Locals of the Santa
Clarita Valley is a pictorial journey through time, telling tales of the
colorful cast
of characters found sprinkled throughout the region's past, and the
legendary locals who still make history today.