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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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With 30’s Passage, CSU System Will Rescind Fee Hike
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012

[CSU] – The California State University will avoid a $250 million mid-year budget cut after voters’ approval of Proposition 30, and will start the process of rescinding the $249 per semester tuition fee increase already in place. With the passage of Proposition 30, CSU’s budget will essentially...

Supes Ask Cities to Waive Metered Parking Fees for Military Vets

Michael D. Antonovich [Mike Antonovich] – The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to send a five-signature letter to each of the County’s 88 cities encouraging them to follow the County’s ordinance exempting military veterans from paying metered...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, November 6, 2012

In this episode: A steady line of voters made their way to the polls to cast their votes in Santa Clarita; High School students learn the democratic process during a mock election. Also: A College of the Canyons student is wanted in connection with an early September assault; A suspect in a fatal Sand...

Nov. 14-18: Go Wild for Wilde with ‘Earnest’ at PAC

The COC theatre department will present Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners “The Importance of Being Earnest” Nov. 14-18 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Black Box Theatre. Poking fun at Victorian manners and commenting on the romantic entanglements of British high society,...

Jingle Jam Swing Dance Saturday at B&G TreeFest

Do you love music from the Big Band era? Are you looking for an excuse to dust off that zoot suit or flapper-style dress? Are you fascinated by Lindy Hop dancers? The Inferno will provide live Big Band music at this year’s Jingle Jam. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the energetic music,...

Mr. McKeon Goes to Washington (For 11th Time)

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Wrapping up one of the more contentious races during his 20-year tenure in the House of Representatives, Howard “Buck” McKeon beat Democratic challenger Lee Rogers with 55.2 percent of the vote in the 25th Congressional District race. “When you’re given...

Roundup: COC’s Kristin Grimes Wins Golf Championship

Kristin Grimes / File photo College of the Canyons golfer Kristin Grimes won the Southern California Regional individual  championship by two strokes at San Luis Rey Downs Resort. She was the only golfer to shoot under par in the two-round event. She was 1-under 71 on the first day of the tournament...

Headington Congratulates Wilk on Assembly Win

Photo courtesy of Edward Headington (pictured at left). Scott Wilk is at right. Edward Headington, the Democratic contender for 38th Assembly District, called Republican Scott Wilk on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory. Headington issued the following statement (note: Headington refers to his...

Prop. 30 Passage Means All Systems ‘Go’ for COC Winter Session

The voters’ passage of Proposition 30 is good news for College the Canyons students, according to COC officials. The local community college will now be offering a winter session, with approximately 100 classes online. The passage provided a $4.6 million boom to the school. Voters passed Proposition...

Prop. 30 Not a Panacea, Newhall School Officials Warn

[NSD] – Officials of the Newhall School District breathed a little easier today with the passage of Proposition 30, the governor’s tax initiative that was designed to head off deep cuts to education. “We are grateful that the voting public kept us from deeper cuts by passing Prop. 30,” said...

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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!
June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale
College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center
Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.
LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen
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
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.
L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak
The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.
DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services
1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
Stevenson Ranch fountain
The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.
Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’
The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.
June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’
Online registration will begin May 21-22 for classes offered by the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department.
May 21-22: Registration for City Seasons Summer Programs Begins
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