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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo


CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011

Santa Clarita again posted the biggest year-over-year decline in violent crime in November, according to figures released late Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A total of 347 violent crimes were reported to the SCV Sheriff’s Station through Nov. 30, compared to 523...

UPDATE: Occupy Santa Clarita will present Part 2 of “The Corporation” on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 Lyons Avenue, Newhall.   [Occupy Santa Clarita] – Following a historic vote Tuesday by the Los Angeles City Council that calls for the end...

Pearl Harbor: The Waking of a Giant

It was a quiet and beautiful Sunday morning at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor — home of America’s Pacific Fleet.  Many of the 60,000 Sailors and other military personnel stationed there were still in their bunks resting after a Saturday night on the town. Some were eating breakfast; a few were on duty,...

GVHS Student Recognized for Dreaming Big

Shawnee Stump Shawnee Stump, a senior at Golden Valley High School, loves to dream. A member of the National Honor Society and the Golden Valley varsity swim team, she carries a full load of Advanced Placement classes and finds time to work in some hands-on instruction, taking bank, auto tech and physical...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

In this episode: West Ranch High School students learn about biotech sector; SCVTV seeks applicants for small business advertising grants. Also: Ex-SCVTV employees and COC grads raising money to complete post-apocalyptic war movie; Local weather outlook. SCV Sports: High school basketball preview. Finally:...

Living and dying in California will get a little more expensive Jan. 1 when fees for certified copies of birth and death certificates go up. Certified birth records in Los Angeles County will cost $21 and death records will cost $14 when the increase takes effect. County Clerk Dean Logan said the fee...

Ex-SCVTV Crew Members, COC Grads Making Post-Apocalyptic War Movie [VIDEO]

Several former College of the Canyons film and television students and onetime SCVTV employees have produced a trilogy of short films on a shoestring budget, and plan to shoot additional chapters to expand the project to feature length — as soon as they raise more cash via an online fundraising campaign. With...

The College of the Canyons Cougar Strength department and fitness company TRX Training have teamed-up to give community members an opportunity to give back this holiday season, while getting a great workout at the same time. COC strength and conditioning coach Robert dos Remedios and a team of TRX fitness...

It’s Been a Busy Year for Santa Clarita

It has been my honor to serve as your Mayor this year, and, as the year comes to a close, I wanted to share some of our City’s accomplishments with you. This spring, the City worked with the Auto Dealers to form a Landscape Maintenance District and completed the Creekside Road streetscape project,...

SCVTV Offers Free Marketing for Qualifying Small Businesses

Don’t think you can afford to advertise on television? Think again. If you qualify for SCVTV’s new grant program for small business owners, you may be able to advertise on local television absolutely free. The Outreach for Small Businesses program offers federally funded Community Development...

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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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