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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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SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011

In this episode: One upset in local school board elections; Motorists gets local sheriff’s deputy into fight; Local weather outlook. SCV Entertainment: COC student orchestra to perform at PAC; Music on tap as Albertson’s collects care packages for troops; MOMIX dance troupe performs Sunday...

Antonovich Instrumental in Bringing Chinese Auto Maker to Los Angeles

BYD's new L.A. headquarters County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich was instrumental in bringing one of China’s fastest growing automakers to Los Angeles, according to a report from the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. BYD Company Ltd. decided to open a new U.S. headquarters operation –...

Calling all aspiring actors: The Canyon Theatre Guild will hold auditions Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, for its upcoming production of “A Little Princess.” Director Randy Aronson is looking for nine or 10 girls who can play ages 10 to 16, and one younger boy and girl to play ages 8 to 10....

California United Bank posted third-quarter net earnings Monday of $601,000, a reversal of the prior year quarter’s loss of about $400,000. Encino-based California United is a business bank with two loan centers and six branch offices including one on Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia. The bank...

Talk about being in a hurry. An impatient motorist who didn’t want to wait around for a speeding ticket picked a fight with the wrong guy Wednesday afternoon. Sgt. James Anderson said the  62-year-old black male, whose name and community were not immediately available, was stopped on westbound...

[State Chancellor’s Office] – California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott today announced the agency and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will ease enrollment in community colleges for members of the military exiting...

McKeon Collecting Cards for Troops During Capitol Tree Visit Saturday

The 2002 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was a 70-foot Douglas fir from the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon. The 2011 tree will come from the Stanislaus forest in California. [Rep. Buck McKeon] – This Saturday, Nov. 12, in honor of our Armed Forces, Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon will collect holiday...

Veterans to be Honored at 11.11.11.11 Ceremony

The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to commemorate the national day of honoring America’s veterans at the Veterans Day Ceremony at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year of the century – aka this Friday – at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Old...

State Money Helps Deputies Combat Traffic Deaths

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways.  The $155, 525 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety to Santa Clarita will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic...

Dickens Gets a Makeover, Courtesy of Canyon Theatre

“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” is a vibrant new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale and the Canyon Theatre Guild is proud to present the West Coast premiere of this delightful show. The lively music and spirited dialogue will raise the spirits of audiences of all ages. Charles...

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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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