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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011
Wednesday, Dec 28, 2011

In this episode: Former Canyon Country mechanic Brent Zubek charged in Chatsworth double murder; Two men arrested for assault on Good Samaritan who tried to break up domestic fight. Also: New education and public safety laws take effect Jan. 1; Child seat required for kids under age 8; Local weather...

Two suspects are in custody from an incident that started in Canyon Country and ended at the gate on Placerita Canyon Road near Sierra Highway, where the alleged bad guys were taken from their cars at gunpoint. A call came in to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station at 11:55 a.m. reporting a fight...

Epic SCV-Made Film Added to National Registry

“The Iron Horse,” a classic 1924 John Ford film with important scenes shot in the Santa Clarita Valley, was added Wednesday to the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Every year since 1989, the congressionally authorized National Film Preservation Board has inducted 25 films into the...

NorthPark Congregants Spread Christmas Hope

NorthPark Community Church has been giving away hope this Christmas. On the Sunday before Christmas, Senior Pastor Dave White challenged the more than 1,000 people who attended church that day to give hope away in small ways that lend a little light to what might be a dark place in someone’s life. As...

SUV Slams Into Power Pole on Newhall Avenue

The driver of a gold Chevrolet Tahoe made busy work for Southern California Edison workers Wednesday afternoon when she crashed her SUV head-first into a power pole in Newhall. The collision occurred just before 3 p.m. in front of the Town and Country shopping center in the 23600 block of Newhall Avenue....

USPS Eyes Consolidation of Bakersfield, SCV Mail Sorting [VIDEO]

Click map to enlarge The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting tonight in Bakersfield to discuss the prospective closure of Bakersfield’s mail processing facility. So why are we telling you about it? Because the plan calls for Bakersfield’s mail to be sorted at the Santa Clarita...

Zubek, Ex-SCV Mechanic, Charged with Double Murder

Brent Darrin Zubek Prosecutors charged Brent Darrin Zubek with two counts of murder Wednesday for the deaths of a couple in Chatsworth. Zubek, an auto mechanic who previously lived in Valencia and Canyon Country, was arrested Aug. 22 in Encino following a shoot-out with Los Angeles police officers. Zubek,...

The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society is hosting their 18th annual free Rose Care Seminar on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall. The seminar will feature Master Rosarians Bob Belendez, Kitty Belendez and Steve Jones, who will demonstrate how to properly prune various types...

SCV Film Festival Releases Jan. 5-8 Screening Schedule

The 7th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival announced Wednesday the screening blocks for the festival, taking place Jan. 5-8 at the Repertory East Playhouse in Old Town Newhall (24266 Main Street).  Several blocks include works submitted by CalArts students and alumni, offering festival attendees...

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The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
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
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