On this day in Santa Clarita history, October 7, 1849, the Jayhawker Party crossed paths with another wagon train making its way toward California during the Gold Rush, setting the stage for a desperate journey through the desert that would eventually bring survivors to the Santa Clara River Valley. The story begins during the California ... The post Today In SCV History: October 7, 1849 — Jayhawker Party Begins Journey Toward Santa Clarita Valley appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less