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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012

In this episode: California releases plan to implement new language arts and mathematics state standards; Los Angeles County approves 50-year operation contract with the Placerita Canyon Nature Center. Plus: COC’s Resume Rally seeks to turn unemployment woes into financial success. Local Weather,...

Two children, one 8 and one 9, ignited a brush fire in the Shadow Pines area of Canyon Country after school Tuesday. The fire broke out about 3:45 p.m. on a hillside behind homes in the 30000 block of Abelia Road. Los Angeles County firefighters responded and held the blaze to one-half acre, said Lt....

County Agrees to Operate Placerita State Park for Next Half-Century

READ the board documents & operating agreement here => http://www.scvhistory.com/scvhistory/placerita032012.htm   [Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 50-year agreement for the operation, maintenance,...

Taft Trustees Approve 3-Year Contract with COC’s Maloney

Dr. Dena Maloney Trustees of the West Kern Community College District made it official May 8 when they voted to approve a 3-year contract to hire Dr. Dena Maloney as superintendent of the district and president of its only college. Maloney has been with College of the Canyons since the early 1990s. She...

The SCV Education Foundation will hold its 28th annual Teacher Tribute ceremony at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 19, honoring 53 local educators, one from each school in the Castaic, Newhall, Saugus Union, Sulphur Springs, and William S. Hart Union school districts. According...

[CSU Chancellor] – Following earlier ratification by the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), the California State University Board of Trustees voted today to approve a new three-year contract agreement. The agreement, which is retroactive to July, 2011 and extends until June, 2014...

[CDE] – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced Tuesday that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Systems Implementation Plan for California was presented to executive and legislative branches of state government. “After months of planning and collaborating with our...

West Ranch’s Ako Kaluna and Canyon’s Coley Apsay were selected to All-CIF Southern Section basketball teams. All totaled, five basketball players from the Santa Clarita Valley were chosen. Kaluna, a junior forward at West Ranch, was selected to the Division 1A team. He averaged 16.1 points and 10.9...

McKeon Praises GOP Budget Proposal

U.S. Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon made the following statement, following Tuesday’s release of the Republican Budget Proposal: “Chairman Ryan has drafted a budget that puts us back on the path to prosperity. The facts of our country’s fiscal...

Dating Websites Agree to Safety Measures

[California AG] – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced that three of the nation’s leading online dating providers have issued a joint statement of business principles that online dating providers should follow to help protect members from identity theft, financial scams and sexual...

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The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
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
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