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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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FINANCIAL REPORTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Friday, Oct 7, 2011

The Marriott hotel chain posted a third-quarter loss Friday of $144 million, a $311 million slip from the $167 million profit it posted during the same period in 2010. The loss was attributed to a $324 million impairment charge it posted to its timeshare business, which it decided in February to spin...

Sierra Hillbillies Celebrate 44 Years

The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club celebrated its 44th anniversary of promoting American folk dance in the Santa Clarita Valley on Sept. 9. Dale Hoppers called the dance and Cindy Mower cued the rounds. There were more than eight squares on the floor with 36 club members and 33 guests...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, Oct. 7, 2011

In this episode: Warm, wet weather brings out the West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes; violent crime drops sharply in SCV; Local Bar Association hosts Law Appreciation Day; Labor Department reports 103,000 new jobs in September; local weather outlook. Also: College Board names 12 local high school seniors...

The Santa Clarita Valley’s year-to-date West Nile virus numbers doubled in a single week as a summer thunderstorm provided fertile breeding grounds for infected mosquitoes. As many dead crows and mosquito samples tested positive for the virus in the past seven days as had been confirmed all year...

Agencies Fighting Asian Tiger Mosquito Invasion

Asian tiger mosquito [GLACVCD] – Measuring just one-quarter of an inch long, the black-and-white striped Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a force to be reckoned with. This insect is an aggressive, day-time biter and can transmit a slue of debilitating diseases such as dengue, chikungunya,...

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is tops in the county for reducing overall violent crimes so far this year. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the SCV’s 35.2-percent drop in violent crime mirrors overall declines in the sheriff’s coverage area...

Oct. 12: Massage Envy Spas Donating Proceeds to Fight Arthritis

The Massage Envy chain of therapeutic massage spas has joined forces with the Arthritis Foundation to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On World Arthritis Day, October 12, Massage Envy will donate $10 from every one-hour massage and...

The Santa Clarita Valley experienced a 9.1 percent increase, the largest percentage increase in hotel occupancy among Los Angeles markets, when comparing January through August 2011 and the same time period in 2010, according to PKF Hospitality Research’ August 2011 Trends report. Santa Clarita also...

Grant funding is still available to Santa Clarita Valley-based nonprofit organizations for one-time projects, program enhancements and pilot programs thanks to the City of Santa Clarita’s Community Services Grant Program. Grants up to $5,000 will be rewarded to projects that best serve and benefit...

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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]
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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
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
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