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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Mustangs Sweep Another Double Header
Thursday, Mar 1, 2012

Chris Talley and Bryan Lucas homered in each game and The Master’s College got two more solid pitching performances in a doubleheader sweep of No. 17 Fresno Pacific Thursday afternoon on Reese Field. The Mustangs cruised to a 12-2 win in the opener and then broke open the nightcap late to post a 9-3...

Eugene Lee Upshaw Found Guilty of 2009 Castaic Rape

Eugene Lee Upshaw A Los Angeles County Superior Court has found Eugene Lee Upshaw, the man suspected in the brutal sexual assault of a woman in Castaic on Aug. 20, 2009, guilty on nine felony counts, including sexual assault, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, rape by force and sodomy. Upshaw...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, March 1, 2012

In this episode: An anonymous tip helps deputies bust a Valencia prescription drug ring; Rep. McKeon introduces a bill to protect troops from Afghan security force assaults. Also: The farmers market is back and under new management; Australian Christian-based music group to perform at Santa Clarita...

The Newhall Redevelopment Committee has ceased to exist. Word came late Thursday from City Manager Ken Pulskamp in the form of a letter to Newhall Redevelopment Committee members (including this writer). The Newhall Redevelopment Committee is – or was – an all-volunteer advisory body to the City...

Afghan Security Forces Kill 2 U.S. Troops Thursday; McKeon Bill Would Bar Afghans From U.S. Force Protection

U.S. Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon [Rep. Buck McKeon] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon introduced H.R. 4117 on Thursday – legislation that would prohibit the use of private security contractors and members of the Afghan Public Protection Force to provide security for members of...

Major Prescription Drug Ring Busted in Valencia

[LASD] – Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Juvenile Intervention Team (J-Team) received an anonymous tip from a local resident regarding suspicious narcotic activity at a local pharmacy in the 27800 block of Smyth Drive, Valencia. A surveillance operation was conducted...

The Los Angeles County Treasurer-Tax Collector is asking the Board of Supervisors to place two items on the June ballot to continue the collection of certain taxes in the county’s unincorporated areas. All county voters would get a say in whether the county should continue to collect a 12 percent...

Australian Band to Perform at Santa Clarita Baptist

Santa Clarita Baptist Church will host two free concerts featuring the Australian group, Sons of Korah, on Saturday and Sunday. Sons of Korah are a Christian-based musical group that combines multi-ethnic sounds with biblical psalms to produce a unique experience for listeners. As a musician studying...

Two men went to jail for assault in two separate incidents Wednesday night, according to sheriff’s officials. Sgt. Rich Nagler said that Dealoyd Brown allegedly hit his victim in the head with a hammer. The incident took place in the 27000 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. The victim suffered...

Overnight Closures: 405 One Way Only in Sepulveda Pass

[LASD] – Full directional freeway closures are anticipated to begin Friday, March, 2, 2012, and last approximately six nights, weather permitting. Each night, ramps within the freeway closures limits may begin to close as early as 7:00 pm and freeway lanes will begin to close as early as 10:00...

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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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