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Today In SCV History: January 13, 1847 - Treaty Of Cahuenga Ends Mexican-American War In California img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: January 13, 1847

Today In SCV History: January 13, 1847 - Treaty Of Cahuenga Ends Mexican-American War In California img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: January 13, 1847
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Date: 01/13/2026 9:20am

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"January 13, 1847: Treaty of Cahuenga Ends Mexican-American War in California"
On January 13, 1847, the Treaty of Cahuenga was signed, marking the end of the Mexican-American War in California with Mexican General Andrés Pico surrendering to U.S. forces led by Colonel John C. Frémont near present-day Universal City. This agreement followed the Battle of San Pasqual and led to significant developments in the Santa Clarita Valley, including infrastructure improvements spearheaded by figures such as Edward F. Beale and Andrés Pico.

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