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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Pharmavite ‘Val-W’ Facility Celebrates Grand Opening
Thursday, Nov 30, 2017

Pharmavite held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new “Val-W” 229,000 square foot building at 28355 Witherspoon Parkway in the Valencia Commerce Center on Wednesday. This state-of-the-art facility will consolidate two current Santa Clarita Pharmavite...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, November 30, 2017

A Verizon store in Stevenson Ranch was burglarized on Wednesday for the third time since September. In an effort to revitalize bike trails around Santa Clarita, the city unveiled the River Village Trailhead on Thursday morning. Saugus High School participated in the “Every 15 minutes” program to...

Dec. 5: Latino Business Alliance Networking Breakfast

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the next Latino Business Alliance Networking Breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn – Six Flags in Valencia on Tuesday, December 5 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This networking breakfast meets on the first Tuesday of each month, and is a unique opportunity...

Remo Owner Donates Drum Heads to Rancho Pico

Ami Belli, owner of Valencia-based Remo, Inc., donated new drum heads to the student drummers at Rancho Pico Junior High School Thursday. The students will now be playing the same quality drumheads endorsed by leading Timpanists like Jauvon Gilliam, who was named principal timpanist of the National Symphony...

3 Arrested for Alleged Meth Possession, Sale in Newhall Raid

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested two men and a woman for possession and/or sales of methamphetamine in a raid on a home in Newhall Thursday morning, according to officials. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: Narco crew busted a suspected...

Dec. 2: Cowboys & Carols Open House at Hart Museum

The William S. Hart Museum in Old Town Newhall and Friends of Hart Park will host their annual Cowboys & Carols Open House on Saturday, December 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Valencia High School Choir will provide carols, and Jesse Brazil will play violin solos. Admission is free. The Hart Mansion...

Dec. 2: Holiday Craft Fair at Placerita Canyon Nature Center

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host a holiday craft fair at the center on Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can create and decorate their own holiday wreaths, centerpieces, and ornaments using a large assortment of fresh-cut greenery, pine cones and other beautiful natural...

Dec. 1: ‘Comedy Mashup Christmas’ at The MAIN

Get into the holly jolly spirit with “Comedy Mashup Christmas!” at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall on Friday, December 1 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The MAIN performers are mixing things up this month by hosting a “Saturday Night Live”-inspired show complete with sketches, improv, stand...

Dec. 2: SCV Historical Society Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will host its 36th annual Christmas Open House at Heritage Junction in Newhall on Saturday, December 2 from noon to 4 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to come and stroll our little lane of decorated historic homes of the area and enjoy a fun-filled...

Cina Appears in Court, Changes Legal Representation

Canyon Country resident Alexia Cina, charged in the death of Katie Evans in a DUI crash on Golden Valley Road on October 6, appeared in court for the first time Thursday, and changed her legal representation. Cina, 21, was charged last month in relation to the Oct. 6 crash that killed Evans, a 37-year-old...

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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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