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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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April 29: Lecture with Child Development Expert at COC
Friday, Apr 29, 2016

Parents and teachers are welcome to “The Brain: Unlocking the Key to Your Child’s Social, Behavioral and Academic Struggles” at College of the Canyons today in the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at 7 p.m. Dr. Robert Melillo This special one-night-only lecture event will be hosted...

Advertising Agency Opens in Old Town Newhall
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2016

Logo of Gem Digital Agency Santa Clarita now has a full-service advertising agency, Gem Digital Agency, to help local and outside businesses usher in next-generation brand communication and marketing strategies. Gem Digital Agency, Santa Clarita’s first authentic top-level advertising agency opened...

COC Baseball Comes From Behind for Dramatic Walk-Off
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2016

The College of the Canyons Cougars baseball team came back to beat the Los Angeles Mission Eagles 7-6 Thursday, as the Cougars extended their winning streak. Anthony Lepre was the hero for the Cougars as he hit the game winning home run to send three runs in. Going into the bottom of the 9th the Cougars...

COC Softball Earns 2015 Scholar Team Award
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

The College of the Canyons softball team has been named the 2015 California Community College Athletic Association Scholar Team Award recipient. The Scholar Team Award is the highest academic team achievement given annually by the CCCAA. It emphasizes the academic achievement of all members of one specific...

March 5: Juice It Up to Give Back to Local Schools
Friday, Mar 4, 2016

Juice It Up will be hosting a grand opening in the Valencia Town Center this Saturday and a portion of the proceeds will go to local schools. On Saturday, March 5, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Juice It Up will serve the first 50 customers a free small smoothie or juice and all menu items will be buy one get one...

CSUN Celebrates Black History Month
Monday, Jan 25, 2016

Acclaimed actor, director and producer Robert Townsend Hon.D. ’15 will be among the featured speakers at California State University, Northridge’s Black History Month celebration this year. Townsend, who has been called one of the “godfathers of the independent film world,” will speak during...

Jan. 30: Fire Dept. to Give Away Sand Bags for El Niño

In an effort to help Santa Clarita residents prepare for the heavy El Niño rains, the Los Angeles County Fire Department will be hosting a free sand bag event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. El Niño has been predicted to hit the region this winter and spring and residents are encouraged...

Cold Weather Expected Through Jan. 27

The County Health Officer is issuing a Cold Weather Alert due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Affected areas include: Los Angeles County mountain areas  through Tuesday, Jan. 26, and the Antelope...

New Year, New Opportunities: WorkSource Training Events
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016

Are you in between jobs? Looking to change career paths? Then College of the Canyons WorkSource Center is right for you. From CNC machinist specialized recruitment training to basic computer skills workshops, the WorkSource Center has numerous workshops and courses that are designed to give your resume...

COC Prepares for Flu Season with Flu Immunizations
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015

In response to this years approaching flu season, the City of Santa Clarita, L.A. County Department of Public Health, American Medical Response and College of the Canyons are partnering to conduct a flu immunization point of dispensing on Friday, Oct. 30. The free walk-through flu-immunization POD will...

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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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
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