Today In SCV History: November 2, 1976 - First Attempt At Forming Canyon Country County Denied Today In SCV History: November 2, 1976
Today In SCV History: November 2, 1976 - First Attempt At Forming Canyon Country County Denied
Today In SCV History: November 2, 1976
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 11/02/2026 9:05am
Article Summary:
1976 Canyon County Proposal Fails Countywide Despite Santa Clarita Valley Support
On Nov. 2, 1976, voters in the proposed Canyon County area narrowly backed separating from Los Angeles County, but the measure failed when countywide voters rejected it. The bid reflected residents’ desire for more local control and was repeated in 1978, though that effort also fell short.
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Date: 11/02/2026 9:05am
Article Summary:
1976 Canyon County Proposal Fails Countywide Despite Santa Clarita Valley Support
On Nov. 2, 1976, voters in the proposed Canyon County area narrowly backed separating from Los Angeles County, but the measure failed when countywide voters rejected it. The bid reflected residents’ desire for more local control and was repeated in 1978, though that effort also fell short.
Read article here »