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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011

In this episode: One upset in local school board elections; Motorists gets local sheriff’s deputy into fight; Local weather outlook. SCV Entertainment: COC student orchestra to perform at PAC; Music on tap as Albertson’s collects care packages for troops; MOMIX dance troupe performs Sunday...

Antonovich Instrumental in Bringing Chinese Auto Maker to Los Angeles

BYD's new L.A. headquarters County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich was instrumental in bringing one of China’s fastest growing automakers to Los Angeles, according to a report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. BYD Company Ltd. decided to open a new U.S. headquarters operation –...

Calling all aspiring actors: The Canyon Theatre Guild will hold auditions Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, for its upcoming production of “A Little Princess.” Director Randy Aronson is looking for nine or 10 girls who can play ages 10 to 16, and one younger boy and girl to play ages 8 to 10....

California United Bank posted third-quarter net earnings Monday of $601,000, a reversal of the prior year quarter’s loss of about $400,000. Encino-based California United is a business bank with two loan centers and six branch offices including one on Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia. The bank...

Talk about being in a hurry. An impatient motorist who didn’t want to wait around for a speeding ticket picked a fight with the wrong guy Wednesday afternoon. Sgt. James Anderson said the  62-year-old black male, whose name and community were not immediately available, was stopped on westbound...

[State Chancellor’s Office] – California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott today announced the agency and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will ease enrollment in community colleges for members of the military exiting...

McKeon Collecting Cards for Troops During Capitol Tree Visit Saturday

The 2002 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was a 70-foot Douglas fir from the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon. The 2011 tree will come from the Stanislaus forest in California. [Rep. Buck McKeon] – This Saturday, Nov. 12, in honor of our Armed Forces, Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon will collect holiday...

Veterans to be Honored at 11.11.11.11 Ceremony

The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to commemorate the national day of honoring America’s veterans at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year of the century – aka this Friday – at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Old...

State Money Helps Deputies Combat Traffic Deaths

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways.  The $155, 525 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety to Santa Clarita will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic...

Dickens Gets a Makeover, Courtesy of Canyon Theatre

“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” is a vibrant new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale and the Canyon Theatre Guild is proud to present the West Coast premiere of this delightful show. The lively music and spirited dialogue will raise the spirits of audiences of all ages. Charles...

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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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