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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Princess Highlights Passenger Stories in New Blog
Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012

[Princess Cruises] – Following on the heels of its award-winning blog (“50 Essential Experiences”), Princess Cruises today launched a new blog called “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” (www.InspiredToCruise.com). Throughout 2012, the blog...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012

In this episode: State parole agent is shot and wounded during a routine compliance check in Lake View Terrace. Also: Sen. Sharon Runner is placed on active lung transplant list; County extends comment period for proposed Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion; DUI arrests on the rise county-wide; Local...

SCV Sheriff K-9 Officer Bites, Apprehends Suspect in Parole Agent Shooting

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s K-9 officer based at the Santa Clarita Valley Station was instrumental in apprehending the suspect in Wednesday’s parole agent shooting in Lake View Terrace. “It became necessary for the K-9 to bite him,” said Capt. Mike Parker of the Sheriff’s Headquarters...

[L.A. County DA] – The man suspected of setting more than four dozen fires in Hollywood and West Hollywood over the New Year’s weekend was charged by the District Attorney’s Office today with multiple counts of arson. Harry Burkhart, 24 (dob 7-12-1987), is scheduled to appear for arraignment...

Cal Lutheran Economist Joins Lineup for SCV Business Summit

Bill Watkins Noted California Lutheran University economist Bill Watkins has been added to the lineup of speakers for next month’s  Santa Clarita Valley Economic and Real Estate Outlook event. Presented by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and the College of the Canyons,...

Local financial advisor Fred Arnold of American Family Funding will discuss the effects of the economy on real estate and lending in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond at the Valley Industry Association’s monthly luncheon in January. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the...

Learn About Government Projects at EDC Seminar

In an effort to keep regional business and community leaders informed, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation will be hosting a seminar on upcoming government infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The event will take place from 8  a.m. to 10  a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18,...

Reminder: SCV Film Festival Starts Thursday

The 7th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival will take place Jan. 5 through 8 at the Repertory East Playhouse in Old Town Newhall with an exciting line up of independent films from national, regional and local talents, including films made by local youth and submissions by CalArts students and alumni,...

State Parole Agent Shot, Wounded in Lake View Terrace

SEE UPDATED STORY => http://scvnews.com/?p=24186 —— UPDATE 4:25 p.m.: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies have apprehended one possible  suspect and are detaining a second man in connection with the shooting Wednesday of a state parole agent in Lake View Terrace. A man who loosely...

Sen. Runner Back on Lung Transplant List

Sen. Sharon Runner State Sen. Sharon Runner has once again been placed on the active lung transplant list due to a flare-up in her limited scleroderma. She will be working electronically from her home during the wait to minimize the possibility of contracting any other illnesses. “After several lung...

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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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