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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Sarah Barritt, Valencia: Outstanding Student of the Week
Friday, Oct 14, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Sarah Barritt from Valencia High School.  Sarah has a 4.75 GPA and scored 2160 on her first attempt at the SAT.  She simply expects to get an A in every class. “It’s just something that I’ve always worked...

Zach Moran, Valencia: Student Athlete of the Week

This week’s SCVTV/AMG & Associates Student-Athlete of the Week is Zach Moran from Valencia.  Zach carries a cumulative GPA of 3.7.  He was brought up to know there is a time to take care of responsibility and a time to have fun. “Balancing having fun and getting good grades is important,”...

Saugus ASB President is New Student Board Member

Melissa Morales The Hart School District has a new board member. No, you didn’t miss an election. Melissa Morales, president of the associated student body at Saugus High School, has been picked to serve as the William S. Hart Union High School District ‘s student board member for the 2011-2012...

LA|NOW 74: West Hollywood Library Opens, Safe Surrender Baby Turns 10, more

In this episode: 1. The County Public Library and the City of West Hollywood celebrate the opening of a new library branch and an architectural masterpiece. 2. It’s enough to keep any avid reader busy as the County Library doubles the size of the e-book collection. 3. The Sheriff’s Department...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, Oct. 14, 2011

In this episode: Saugus ASB President Melissa Morales selected as Hart School District student board member; Newhall School District approves guidelines for Citizens Oversight Committee in anticipation of approval of Measure E bond; Blue Shield of California to refund $295 million to customers; Nonprofit...

Highway 126 Driver Killed in Collision with Big-rig

A 50-year-old Ventura County man was killed Friday morning when a big-rig driver swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed into him on State Route 126 near Fillmore. The collision occurred at 11:20 a.m. The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin. He lived in...

CHP Honors Officers Killed In 1978 Chopper Crash

More than 33 years ago, two pilots from the California Highway Patrol were making their last safety sweep over Castaic prior to the start of Labor Day weekend, when the airship became tangled in power lines, crashing and burning and killing the two officers. On Friday, the CHP honored fallen Southern...

The McBean bus transfer station could become a park-and-ride facility for commuters if the Santa Clarita Planning Commission green-lights the project Tuesday. The current McBean Regional Transit Center behind the Shell gas station at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard has no parking places. The 12-bay...

There’s still time to submit a vendor application for the November Fine Craft Show held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, at Old Orchard Park. Fine craft merchants are required to submit their application by Monday, Oct. 17, for consideration. Vendor requirements for the Fine Craft Show include...

[City of Santa Clarita] – A city of Santa Clarita employee and local law enforcement officers were named finalists in the “Public Employee of the Year” category as part of the 17th annual California on Location Awards (COLA) on Sunday at the Millennium Biltmore. Ben Gonzales, administrative...

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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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