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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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SCVTV Nominated for Chamber Business Award
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected SCVTV as one of five nominees for its Small Business of the Year Award in recognition of SCVTV’s service to the community, to the chamber and local businesses. “We’re incredibly honored to be nominated for the chamber’s...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

In this episode: City Council names Laurie Ender mayor and Frank Ferry mayor pro-tem; Council candidate filing period opens Monday; Victim in Tuesday’s fatal crash is identified as former Big Band singer. Also: State bond money funds construction of elementary school and modernization of middle...

World’s 3rd Smallest Baby Born at County-USC Med Center [VIDEO]

[LAC+USC Healthcare Network] – Born 16 weeks early and weighing barely half a pound at birth, one of the smallest surviving babies ever born anywhere in the world is growing and thriving at a Los Angeles County Hospital. Melinda Star Guido may be tiny, but Global Birth Registry figures show that...

A voter-approved state bond measure is paying half the cost of a new elementary school in the Santa Clarita Valley and modernizing an older middle school. California might be going broke, but the State Allocation Board announced the distribution of nearly $1 billion Wednesday for school construction...

North County Probation Sweep Nets 4 Illegal Weapons in SCV

Antonovich and Eric Newby of the Probation Department take aim at violators. Four illegal weapons were confiscated in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday as the Los Angeles County Probation Department led a multi-agency sweep. Operation D.I.S.A.R.M. included 158 probation compliance checks in the Supervisor...

School Officer Gets 2 Years for Faking Own Shooting

Jeff Stenroos Nearly a year ago, an eight-mile section of the San Fernando Valley was locked down for 10 hours as a search was conducted for a suspect who allegedly shot a school security officer. Today, former LAUSD officer and Santa Clarita resident Jeff Stenroos faced Judge Richard Kirchner in Van...

Victim in Tuesday’s Fatal Crash was Big Band Singer

Milly Ericson Milly Ericson, an 83-year-old Santa Monica singer/actress who toured with Big Bands and Broadway shows was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon on State Route 14 as she tried to cross the freeway to retrieve a part from her car. Officer John Lutz of the California Highway Patrol said that...

New Mayor to Fight Heroin, Groom Future Leaders

Councilwoman Laurie Ender was selected Tuesday by her colleagues on the Santa Clarita City Council to serve as mayor for 2012. She outlined her goals in her acceptance speech, which follows (as prepared for delivery):   Good evening.  This is a very exciting night for me and the start of what I...

Outgoing Mayor Reflects on City’s 2011 Achievements

Santa Clarita Councilwoman Marsha McLean completed her second nonsecutive year as mayor Tuesday, handing the gavel to first-term Councilwoman Laurie Ender at the City Council’s annual reorganization meeting. McLean reflected on the city’s accomplishments during her mayoralty in her outgoing...

The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station launched a DUI awareness campaign to remind residents of the dangers of drinking and driving in an effort to decrease the number of DUI arrests in the Santa Clarita Valley this holiday season. “Our message to residents is clear...

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Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
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
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