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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for Monday, April 2, 2012
Monday, Apr 2, 2012

In this episode: Federal legislation to prohibit ownership of exotic felines; Law enforcement agencies to enforce zero tolerance for drivers caught using cell phones. Plus: Valencia-based Bayless Engineering & Manufacturing invests $2 million to streamline production; City of Santa Clarita helps...

Scratch, the indoor golf training and fun center in Santa Clarita, has announced a fun contest for this week’s Masters golf tournament –  the first major on the Men’s Tour. The winner gets a weekend for two, including two nights and two rounds of golf at the world-renowned La Quinta Resort...

TMC’s Gillies is Conference Baseball Player of Week

Charlie Gillies After flirting with a perfect game this past Saturday against Westmont, The Master’s College Charlie Gillies has been named the GSAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week. In the 1-0 win over the Warriors, the senior right hander from Castaic hurled 7 2/3 innings of perfect ball before giving...

High-Speed Rail Board Wants to Blend In

The proposed high-speed rail system could be looked at like a martini. For some it would shaken, like the faith people had in it ever getting constructed. For others it would be stirred, like the controversy it has stirred up and down the state of California regarding the costs, necessity and benefits. Now...

SCV Manufacturer Invests $2 Mil. for Growth

[Bayless] – Earl Bayless, founder and president of Santa Clarita-based Bayless Engineering & Manufacturing, announces the purchase and installation of several state-of-the-art, large scale equipment units that will be used in the manufacture of precision sheet metal: a 4,000 watt fiber optic...

As part of this month’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be offering “zero tolerance” to those texting or operating hand-held cell phones on April 3 and April 18.   Drivers who break the law and place themselves and others in danger will...

Tax Freedom Comes 5 Days Later; Runner Calls it ‘Shameful’

George Runner Board of Equalization Member George Runner responded to an announcement Monday by the Tax Foundation that California won’t reach Tax Freedom Day until April 20 this year, a full five days later than last year and three days later than the average state. “Californians will have to...

Autism Awareness Event Tonight at Town Center

The Patios at the Westfield Valencia Town Center will turn blue, in lights and beverages and appetizers offered at a gathering to support World Autism Awareness Day. Tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the public is invited to learn about autism and the support groups available in our community, including...

[TRC] – Tejon Ranch Co. announced two changes to its Board of Directors on Monday, including the election of a new director and the retirement of a current member of the Board. Daniel R. Tisch was elected to the Board at its March 13, 2012 board meeting. Mr. Tisch represents Tejon Ranch Co.’s...

The City of Santa Clarita is inviting local residents to add their names to an interest list for the next round of home loans offered through the FirstHOME Program. FirstHOME assists eligible, low and moderate income families in purchasing their first home and is made possible through grant funding provided...

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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
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
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