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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Friday, Apr 13, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita and the SCV Family of Water Suppliers invite residents to learn about environmental sustainability and green living at the 2012 Earth Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Park. This FREE, ZERO-waste event features a host of family-friendly...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, April 13, 2012

In this episode: Mother Nature wreaks havoc on Santa Clarita. Also: Hart Park to receive $1 million for improvements; Local weather outlook. Cedarcreek Elementary Friday Art Class Flourishes Despite Funding; Three SCV Teachers Receive California Credit Union Grants. Finally: OutWest Concert Series featuring...

Friends to Honor Memory of VHS Hoopster Stroud in Cancer Relay

David Stroud with Kobe Bryant. Photos courtesy of Amanda Carey. Whenever anyone gets involved in Relay for Life – an overnight relay-style event consisting of teams of people who circle a track – it’s personal. Such is the case with Team Stroud Strong, a Relay for Life team formed by...

To The Mall and Beyond: Toy Story Characters Coming Sat. to Reimagined Disney Store

[Disney Store] – The Disney Store will celebrate the grand opening of the newly-designed store at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Saturday, April 14. The Valencia Town Center store is a relocation of an existing store and the remodeled location interactive and magical experiences for Disney...

How Medicare Covers Hospice Care

Coping with terminal illness can be very difficult, both for the patient and his or her loved ones. That’s why I wanted to tell you about Medicare’s coverage for hospice care and how it works. Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. The focus is on comfort, not...

[ADG] – The Art Directors Guild – IATSE Local 800 – is celebrating its 75th anniversary with numerous high-profile special events planned throughout the year. These events will include exhibitions, screenings, receptions, panel discussions, proclamations and celebrations to be announced....

Weather, Traffic Updates | Taco Bell Evacuated After Apparent Lightning Strike

Blown transformer. Photos by Stephen K. Peeples. Friday, April 13, 2012   Continuing Road Closures * Mount Wilson-Red Box Road from Video Road to Angeles Crest Highway * Lower Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Vogel Flats Road to Angeles Forest Highway * Angeles Forest Highway from Angeles Crest Highway...

10 New Santa Clarita Library Card Designs Released

Residents looking for a fun and colorful library card can now enjoy 10 new library card designs available at the Santa Clarita Public Library. The new, limited edition library card collection features art from local youth and a variety of community landmarks. In an effort to encourage youth and families...

SCV Boys & Girls Club Newsletter (4-13-12)

Upcoming Events Save the Date!  Get Your Table!  Donate Auction Items! The 41st Annual Auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is set for Saturday, June 2.Bert and Jane Boeckmannof Galpin Motorswill chair “Heroes Among Us: A Gala Celebration.“ The...

Juni Fisher in Concert at OutWest Saturday

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Juni Fisher returns to Old Town Newhall this Saturday, April 14, as the popular OutWest Concert Series continues. The Western Music Association’s entertainer of the year for 2011, Fisher takes the stage at 8 p.m. at the OutWest Boutique and Cultural Center...

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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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