The Time Ranger
The Time Ranger
Source: The Signal
Date: 05/16/2026 12:05am
Article Summary:
**The Time Ranger: Camels, Canyons and an Over-Abundance of Bachelors in Santa Clarita Valley History**
In his latest “Time Ranger” column, John Boston reflects on Santa Clarita Valley history through mid-May milestones, from Father Garcés’ solo 1769 explorations and a failed 1850s Army camel experiment to Depression-era bargains and early Hollywood film shoots. The piece also highlights colorful local anecdotes — including a reported surplus of bachelors in the 1920s, mountain lion mishaps, and life in postwar Hart High’s Quonset huts — offering a lively look at the valley’s past.
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Date: 05/16/2026 12:05am
Article Summary:
**The Time Ranger: Camels, Canyons and an Over-Abundance of Bachelors in Santa Clarita Valley History**
In his latest “Time Ranger” column, John Boston reflects on Santa Clarita Valley history through mid-May milestones, from Father Garcés’ solo 1769 explorations and a failed 1850s Army camel experiment to Depression-era bargains and early Hollywood film shoots. The piece also highlights colorful local anecdotes — including a reported surplus of bachelors in the 1920s, mountain lion mishaps, and life in postwar Hart High’s Quonset huts — offering a lively look at the valley’s past.
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