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1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
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COUNTY NEWS ARCHIVE
Thursday, Nov 10, 2011

The County of Los Angeles is making preparations to lower the Mello-Roos tax rate for homeowners and businesses in Stevenson Ranch. Supervisors will consider a proposal Tuesday from the county treasurer and tax collector to refinance the Mello-Roos bonds that were authorized in 1989 to pay for roads,...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011

In this episode: Vandals shatter windows at SCV Food Pantry and four other Newhall businesses; Driver in fatal July 4, 2010, crash in Valencia is sentenced to 180 days in jail; Storm expected to hit Santa Clarita over the weekend; Veterans Garden dedicated at COC’s Canyon Country Campus; Local...

County Looks to Expand Vasquez Rocks Park

Story update [here].   Now go do that voodoo that you do so well: Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman) rallies the troops at Vasquez Rocks in Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” (1974) County supervisors are scheduled Tuesday to consider asking the state for land conservation money to expand...

Veterans Garden Dedicated at COC East Campus

Photo by Stephen K. Peeples One of the more blooming and colorful events this week leading up to Veteran’s Day tomorrow was the dedication of the Veterans Garden on the Canyon Country campus of College of the Canyons. A small crowd gathered Thursday, braving cold winds, along a hillside to commemorate...

Second Fall Semester Production Coming to COC’s Black Box Theatre

The College of the Canyons theatre department will present its second production of the fall season, with the character-driven drama “In Arabia We’d All Be Kings,” running Nov. 16-20 in the college’s Black Box Theatre. “In Arabia We’d All Be Kings,” focuses on a bar in the Hell’s Kitchen...

Hart District Team to Host Robotics Competition

The Hart District’s FRC Robotics Team 691 is hosting an elementary school robotics qualifying tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho Pico Junior High.  The “Food Factor” themed competition will include 24 elementary and junior high schools competing toward the championships. Students...

[Princess Cruises] – Princess Cruises’ signature Italian restaurant, Sabatini’s, has debuted an updated menu and new style of service, which is now available across the fleet aboard all ships featuring the popular eatery. Known for its celebrated pastas, seafood and Italian specialties,...

Vandals Shatter Windows at Food Pantry, Other Stores

The front window of the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry on Railroad Avenue and four other businesses were shot out by vandals early Thursday morning. Lt. Joseph Efflandt said calls started coming in at 6:30 a.m. about the windows. Also reporting damage were Yum Yum Donuts and an escrow company on Lyons...

Caterpillar Buying 46 Acres in Tejon Ranch for Distribution Facility

[Tejon Ranch Co.] – Caterpillar Logistics Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. is purchasing 46 acres of land within the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center to construct a 400,000-square-foot parts distribution facility that will serve Caterpillar dealers and customers throughout California...

Dr. Mark Pucek, a regional medical director for Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to a five-year term on its Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee. The committee advises DHS on matters related to the medical evaluations...

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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 Dispose of Unneeded Medications on 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.
L.A. County Supervisors Approve Spotlighting Mental Health Awareness during Month of May 2024
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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
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