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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo


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SCV NewsBreak for Monday, Oct. 3, 2011
Monday, Oct 3, 2011

In this episode: Car of victim found last week in ravine off of Lake Hughes Road belonged to 88-year-old Melvin Gelfand of Los Angeles, but coroner’s officials have not confirmed the victim’s identity; State prison guard Thomas Hayes found dead in California Aqueduct; County taking first...

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car Monday shortly after 4 p.m. near the intersection of Crossglade Avenue and Pleasantdale Street in Canyon Country. The boy apparently did not receive life-threatening injuries. Paramedics treated him at the scene and decided to airlift him from Sierra Vista Junior...

American Legion to Host Ian Gelig Scholarship Fundraiser Sunday

Sgt. Ian Gelig The Newhall American Legion will host the Inaugural Ian Gelig Memorial Scholarship barbecue fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sgt. Ian T.D. Gelig, an Army paratrooper, was killed in Afghanistan in March 2010. The scholarship program provides a $500 award every semester to...

The United States Tennis Association Southern California Section in conjunction with College of the Canyons Athletic Department have announced a USTA Block Party Tennis Festival event, free and open to the public on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the College of the Canyons’ six courts. “We...

Tesoro, Fair Oaks, West Creek On Tap for New Sewer Fees

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to take the first step Tuesday to start charging homeowners in Tesoro Del Valle, Fair Oaks Ranch, West Creek and other newly developed parts of the Santa Clarita Valley – and other new communities throughout the county – for sewer maintenance. Unlike...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been approved for a $1.2 million  federal grant to help cut the backlog of forensic cases awaiting review of DNA evidence. It’s the eighth year the Sheriff’s Department has received funds for that purpose through the U.S. Justice Department’s...

Antonovich Hopes to Designate ‘Plain Language Day’

Antonovich County employees will have their work cut out for them if Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich gets his way. No more bureaucratese. Antonovich will ask his fellow supervisors Tuesday to designate Oct. 13, 2011, as “International Plain Language Day.” It will be the first anniversary...

Eight local high school seniors are in the running for the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors qualify as semifinalists, which include the highest-scoring entrants in each state. “Out of 1.5 million students who take the qualifying test every year...

The City of Santa Clarita is inviting community members to a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to discuss the Lyons Corridor Plan. Residents are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns as the City works to update its planning and zoning regulations along Lyons Avenue....

Cheerful Place Needed For 20-Somethings With Special Needs

Erin Walgamuth received a letter last week from Medi-Cal stating that Dec. 1, all Adult Day Care Facilities in California are closing. For six hours a day, Walgamuth’s 30 year old daughter with special needs is able to enjoy activities at the Santa Clarita Adult Day Care center. That allows her daughter...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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