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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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Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011

Pamela Anderson and Last Chance for Animals will be getting together for a compassionate Thanksgiving with the turkeys at The Gentle Barn at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. On Thanksgiving morning, Pamela Anderson and boyfriend Jon Rose will join Christopher and Daniela Ameruoso of Last Chance for Animals...

Antonovich Seeks 90-day Hold on Teaching Probationers

Antonovich The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal Tuesday to provide career technical education to probationers at four county probation camps – including camps Scudder and Scott in Saugus – at a cost of $2.1 million. But county mayor and 5th District Supervisor Michael...

Where does all the water go? Follow the trail – the water trail, that is –  to learn more about our local watershed. If you are not sure why you should care, then come find out. We may just wet your appetite for more about this precious resource. Meet at the parking area at Whitney Canyon. Sponsored...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011

In this episode: Deputies use Craigslist to hunt down two teenagers suspected of burglarizing cars in Saugus; SoCal Edison hits snag with Santa Clarita mayor over its new Smart Connect meters. Also: Fandango ticket service goes paperless at Valencia movie theater; Local residents donate turkeys for distribution...

Chase Awards $100k to Pit Bull Rescue that’s Leaving Agua Dulce

Chase Bank announced Wednesday it is awarding a $100,000 grant to Villalobos Rescue Center, a pit pull shelter in Agua Dulce that’s preparing to leave California. Villalobos was one of 100 charities across the country to split a $3 million giveaway and one of the five largest recipients. The biggest...

More than 100 Hart District students from all schools are expected to converge on the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center to serve the 34th annual Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors. All SCV area seniors are invited to partake in the free dinner. Students will have a hand in musical entertainment, decorating,...

Registration Opens Dec. 5 for City’s Child Development Classes

The City of Santa Clarita is inviting parents and their children to take part in My Buddy and Me and Terrific Tots child development classes, held at Canyon Country, Santa Clarita and Valencia Glen parks. Mail-In Registration begins Monday, Dec.  5, and Walk-In Registration begins Monday, Dec. 12, at...

Holiday Craft Fair at Placerita Nature Center

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is hosting its Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec.  3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A multitude of crafts will be at  hand for the kids to make quality wreaths or Yule logs.  The Gift Shop will be open and a food truck will be on site. Admission...

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby is asking the Board of Supervisors for authority to purchase 15 new fire trucks at a cost of $7.6 million to replace the older models in his fleet. Included in the request are two new quint-type ladder trucks, 12 new pumpers and one new foam pumper. (A quint is...

Dec. 3: City, Education Foundation Offer Literacy & Arts Festival

The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation are inviting community members to the fifth annual Literacy and Arts Festival at Newhall Park on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The event will showcase theater groups, authors, and creative activities...

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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
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
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
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