Today In SCV History: February 14, 1876 - Gen. Andrés Pico Dies In Los Angeles
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Today In SCV History: February 14, 1876
Today In SCV History: February 14, 1876 - Gen. Andrés Pico Dies In Los Angeles
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Today In SCV History: February 14, 1876
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 02/14/2026 8:30am
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Today in SCV History: Gen. Andrés Pico, Last Mexican Commander in Alta California, Dies in Los Angeles (Feb. 14, 1876)
Gen. Andrés Pico, the last Mexican military commander in Alta California and a pivotal figure in early Santa Clarita Valley history, died on Feb. 14, 1876, in Los Angeles. He is best known for signing the 1847 Treaty of Cahuenga, which ended fighting in California during the Mexican-American War, and later played a key role in regional development, including the creation of Beale’s Cut. Despite his political influence, Pico lost his land holdings and died in relative poverty.
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