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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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PTA Takes the Lead in School Funding Battle
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012

Suzan Solomon Sue Solomon, 34th District Parent Teacher Association Legislative Chair and a Newhall School District board member, gathered with 40 PTA members at the Greenhouse Cafe on Monday. The parents have become concerned about the quality of their children’s education after the Saugus Union...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, March 6, 2012

In this episode: Sen.Sharon Runner is released from UCLA Medical Center after receiving a double lung transplant. Also: Santa Clarita PTA’s collect signatures for The Education Initiative; Dodgers host National anthem auditions. SCV Sports: The Football Club Santa Clarita plays a U.S. Open qualifier...

Santa Clarita vocalists are invited to participate in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Red, White and Blue Anthem Auditions, held at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Selected vocalists will perform the National Anthem at various 2012 home games, including the 35th Annual Santa...

VFW Honors McKeon for Supporting Strong Military

[Rep. McKeon] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon accepted the Veterans of Foreign Wars 2012 Congressional Award on Tuesday. The VFW presented the award to McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, for his outstanding service to the nation’s military and to a strong and secure America. “The chairman fights...

[Supervisor Don Knabe] – Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe put forth a motion Tuesday to address federal regulations requiring the county’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) to send mail to itself.  Under the federal guidelines, DPSS must send paper mail to all those who receive...

ETI National Junior Ambassadors and ETI Sanctioned Trail Trials are holding a Team/MAU Competition on Sunday, March 11. The entry booth opens at 8:15 a.m.; first rider out at 9 a.m., last rider out at 11 a.m. The ride will be held at Vasquez Rocks Natural Park, 10700 West Escondido Canyon Road in Agua...

In an innovative partnership between Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley-based Matadors Community Credit Union, Los Angeles County homeowners can now qualify for loans with as little as 2% interest on home energy upgrades through Energy Upgrade LA’s network of contractors. “Los...

Sharon Runner Goes Home Early with 2 New Lungs

Sen. Sharon Runner [Sen. Sharon Runner] – Only 10 days after undergoing a successful double lung transplant, Sen. Sharon Runner, R-Lancaster, is being released today by her doctors at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. “The medical team led by Dr. Abbas Ardehali and Dr. David Ross at UCLA...

Goodbye Android Market, Hello Google Play

Google is discontinuing the Android Market in favor of its newest endeavor, Google Play. In a rebranding scheme, Google Inc., the parent company of Android, is looking to better combine its music, movie, e-book and app services into one catch-all. Google Play is a new storefront where you can “find,...

The College of the Canyons Career Services department will be hosting a pair of Resume Rally events designed to help students and community members create, enhance or fine-tune their professional resumes in advance of the college’s two upcoming Job & Career Fairs. At the Resume Rally, attendees...

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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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