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1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Thursday, Dec 15, 2011

In this episode: Hart School Board votes to purchase more property for future high school in Castaic; North Hollywood man arrested for September Subway robbery; Probation sweep nets four illegal weapons in SCV. Also: City’s 24th birthday sees new “Strong Cities” website; Way Station Coffee...

Runners Club Raises Money for SCV Food Pantry

The Santa Clarita Runners Club has raised $2,630 for the SCV Food Pantry and is hoping that increased awareness of the need will bring in even more donations.  The initial sum was raised Dec. 10 at the club’s run of “The Beast,” a trail at Whitney Canyon Park. The entry fees and earnings from...

Several school bus drivers and their coworkers are making a difference for children they see every day. Four families in need are receiving some Christmas cheer this afternoon from Forsythe Transportation.  The drivers, mechanics, and staff members of Forsythe joined with members of the William S. Hart...

Bronstrup, 73, Way Station Coffee Shop Owner

Old Town Newhall got a little bit older this week with the death of Geraldine “Jeri” Bronstrup, longtime owner of the Way Station Coffee Shop. She was 73. A fixture in Newhall for 40 years, Bronstrup died Tuesday at UCLA Medical Center from complications related to her great, big heart. She was scheduled...

Hart Opens Escrow on More Land for Castaic High

The Hart School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to open escrow on 84 additional acres of land in Romero Canyon for a future high school in Castaic. The property is adjacent to 113 acres the school board already agreed to purchase for $1.7 million – subject to reappraisal – from a...

Elks to Roast Local Plumber for Dixon Clinics

John Heys, CEO of Heys Plumbing, is to be roasted at the 14th Annual Elks Lodge Roast to be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge in Canyon Country. City Councilman Bob Kellar, Event Founder and Elks Roast Chairman Mike Fisher announced that the tedious selection process of finding...

Online Wanted Poster Leads to Arrest of Subway Robbery Suspect

A “wanted” poster on the SCV Sheriff’s Station website has led to the arrest of a North Hollywood resident believed by authorities to be the same man seen in video surveillance footage during the robbery of a Stevenson Ranch Subway sandwich shop in September. Officials said Jay Clayton, 33,...

City Marks 24th Birthday with New Website [VIDEO]

To commemorate its 24th anniversary of cityhood, the City of Santa Clarita celebrates the launch of an online profile that is part of a statewide effort to bring awareness to California’s strongest communities. As part of the ongoing “Strong Cities Strong State” campaign highlighting local government...

Runner Endorses Wilk for Assembly

George Runner George Runner, who represents Santa Clarita on the state board of equalization, has endorsed Scott Wilk for state assembly. “We need more individuals with both strong conservative principles and the ability to get things done in the Legislature,” Runner said in an e-mail message Thursday....

[Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – In light of recent revelations concerning questionable excessive spending by construction authority executives, a motion by MTA Director Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, co-authored by MTA Directors Ara Najarian and Supervisor Don Knabe, directs the acting MTA Inspector...

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The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Items on the agenda include: Measure H funding, awarding construction contracts for traffic improvements and updating criteria for speed hump installation or removal.
April 23: City Council to Discuss Measure H Funds, Traffic Improvements
Visit Vasquez Rock Natural Area and Nature Center for a Day at The Rocks, a family fun event and tribal celebration of the Village of Mapipinga. A Day at The Rocks will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 27: Day at The Rocks Family Fun Event
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, and ship builder Fincantieri of Monfalcone, Italy have announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess, Inaugural Cruises Cancelled
1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
This year marks the 20th year that the city of Santa Clarita has been hosting the annual Bike to Work Challenge. The community is invited to celebrate by riding a bike to work the week of May 13, and stopping by a pit stop on Thursday, May 16.
Party at the Pit Stop, City Paves Way for 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge
Ready to take control of your financial future? Join the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment for the next installment in the Lunch & Learn Financial Capability Month webinar series, "Understanding Credit.
Online Financial Workshops with County DCBA
The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will perform a "Starry Might" concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 4. The concert, under the direction of Tim Durand, will be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
May 4: SCV Concert Band Presents ‘Starry Night’ at CTG
After a record-setting 2023 combatting organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol continues to aggressively disrupt and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.
CHP Continues Organized Retail Crime Crackdown, Recovers $4.2M in Goods
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