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1935 - Voters approve $22,000 construction bond to build a bigger Saugus School. WPA kicked in another $17,181 [story]
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Tierra de Sol Farmers Market a Haven for Saturday Shoppers
Thursday, Nov 30, 2017

Luis Jimenez (pictured) plucked a fresh carrot bunch from the produce vendor’s bin and flashed an incandescent smile. “I feel like I’m working on a farm,” Jimenez said as he surveyed the farmers market on the wooded grounds of Tierra del Sol’s rustic Sunland campus, the heart of an organization...

CalArtian-Led Design Firm Campaign Promotes ACA Enrollment

The Los Angeles-based design agency Kilter, co-founded and directed by CalArts alum Joseph Prichard (Art MFA 08), has launched a new pro-bono design campaign to promote open enrollment in the Affordable Care Act at healthcare.gov by December 15. The design agency has uploaded free artwork to their website,...

8 Canyons Cross Country Runners Earn All-WSC Honors

College of the Canyons cross country saw eight of its student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors in a season in which both the men’s and women’s programs were once again represented at the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship meet in Fresno. The...

Dodgers Named Baseball America’s Organization of the Year

Baseball America has named the Los Angeles Dodgers as its 2017 Organization of the Year, honoring the team for its success from top to bottom. According to the publication, when deciding the award, it not only takes into account success at the Major League level, but also weighs the strength and accomplishments...

Canyons’ Emily Burns Named WSC Player of the Year, All-State

College of the Canyons sophomore outside hitter Emily Burns has been named the Western State Conference, South Division Player of the Year in addition to earning a spot on the 2017 California Community College Athletic Association All-State Team. Her selection highlights a class of seven Cougars that...

Canyons Volleyball Team Brings Balanced Attack to Championship Tourney

On Sept. 15, College of the Canyons suffered a hard-fought 3-2 loss to El Camino College, a team they would later meet in the second round the California Community College Athletic Association Women’s Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs. In that match, Emily Burns collected an astounding...

LA DA Trains Law Enforcement Officials in Marijuana DUI Cases

Several hundred law enforcement personnel, including police officers and deputy district attorneys, have been trained in the first year of a Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office section dedicated to investigating and prosecuting driving under the influence cases involving marijuana and other...

Princess Cruises to Launch New Ship in October 2019

Valencia-based Princess Cruises announced today its fourth Royal-class ship will be named Sky Princess, scheduled to debut on a series of Mediterranean voyages in October 2019. Sister ship to Royal Princess, Regal Princess and Majestic Princess, Sky Princess is a 143,700 ton, 3,660-passenger vessel that...

Dec. 9: SCV Historical Society to Host Talk on Fort Tejon History

The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will host a talk on the history of Fort Tejon by Karina Dunbar, president of the Fort Tejon Historical Association, at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, December 9, starting at 2 p.m. An old army fort located just north of the SCV and sitting atop a...

Dec. 6: SCV Sheriff’s Station Holiday Toy Drive Kick-Off

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station kicks off its annual Holiday Toy Drive with a party at the Frontier Toyota dealership on Creekside on December 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Deputies from the station will collect and distribute toys and gifts to less fortunate children in the SCV community. KHTS-AM...

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Finally Family Homes is looking for tiny home building assistant volunteers to help create affordable housing while making a pathway to ownership attainable for college-aged foster youth.
Volunteers Needed to Help Build Tiny Homes
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that starting Friday, Nov. 15 evening at 9 p.m. through Sunday Nov. 17 morning at 6 a.m., there will be a full road closure on Copper Hill Drive between Avenida Rancho Tesoro and McBean Parkway.
Nov. 15-17: Lane Closures for Copper Hill Bridge Widening Project
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" hosted by the Canyon Theatre Guild will perform weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
College of the Canyons will host a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Speaker Series on Friday, Nov. 22 in an effort to engage, inform and inspire students interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields.
Nov. 22: COC to Host STEM Speaker Series
Rescue a recipe from the scrap bin and craft into a personalized cookbook using reclaimed materials, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 10 at the Valencia library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 10: Reclaimed Recipes, Make Your Own Cookbook at Valencia Library
ARTree Community Arts Center will host a continuation of the courtyard beautification project with a teen Paint a Rock event, Saturday, Nov. 30, noon-3 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall CA 91321.
Nov. 30: ARTree Teen Event Paint a Rock Beautification Courtyard Event
California State Parks invites all off-roading enthusiasts to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division’s Fall OHV Safety Week from Nov. 16 to 24. This year’s theme, “Share the Trails,” focuses on fostering respect, responsibility and a sense of community for all who enjoy California’s diverse off-highway trails.
Nov. 16-24: ‘Share the Trails’ During Fall OHV Safety Week
Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host its Holiday Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Placerita Canyon Natural Area, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91321.
Dec. 7-8: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
The California Department of Transportation has been awarded a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the 2023 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation program to provide real-time, critical information to drivers by connecting vehicles and roadside equipment with cellular networks.
Caltrans Awarded $5.6M for Safety, Reduced Travel Times
Freshman kicker Luis Rodriguez drilled a 21-yard field goal as time expired, lifting No. 12 Canyons to a 27-24 comeback victory over No. 14 Bakersfield College at Cougar Stadium on Saturday Nov. 9.
Rodriguez’ Kick Lifts No. 12 Canyons past No. 14 Bakersfield 27-24
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Public Outreach and Legislation Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Nov. 21: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting
In a tense three sets that found The Master's University's women's volleyball team having to come from behind, the No. 1-seeded Lady Mustangs defeated the No. 4-seed Embry-Riddle Eagles 25-22, 26-24, 25-17 to win the semifinals of the GSAC Women's Volleyball Championship Tournament Tuesday night, Nov. 12 in The MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Head to Championship in Women’s Volleyball
1935 - Voters approve $22,000 construction bond to build a bigger Saugus School. WPA kicked in another $17,181 [story]
Saugus School
Today in SCV History (Nov. 14)
The 39th Annual CSUN Powwow will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, to celebrate the American Indian communities living in L.A. Country and throughout Southern California.
Nov. 30 CSUN 39th Annual Powwow
College of the Canyons announced it was one of 25 winners to receive a 2024 Open Education Awards for Excellence for its Open For Antiracism Project.
COC Receives International Award for OER Antiracism Project
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Harvest Festival, taking place from Nov. 14 to 26.
Nov. 14: Harvest Festival Fall Fun at County Parks
For the third consecutive year, Billboard has recognized California State University, Northridge as one of its Top Music Business Schools of 2024.
Billboard Magazine Names CSUN a 2024 “Top Music Business School”
The newly launched Sun Princess brings an exciting lineup of first-ever holiday experiences to the high seas, transforming its decks into a festive paradise for the season.
Sun Princess Debuts New Holiday Experiences
I think we’re all glad that the extreme heat of the past few months here in southern California has passed, and we are now enjoying some beautiful fall days.
Marcia Mayeda | Winter, Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
In a continued effort to protect California’s youngest passengers, the California Highway Patrol prioritizes child passenger safety through the “California Restraint Safety Education and Training” campaign.
CHP Secures Federal Grant for Child Passenger Safety Campaign
Dance by nature is collaborative — between dancers and choreographers, music and movement, and performers and the audience. 
Nov. 20: ‘Colaboratoria’ Showcases CSUN Choreographers
1966 - Pico No. 4 oil well listed as a National Historic Landmark [story]
Pico No. 4
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person, Rene Antonio Leon.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Newhall Man
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual 2025 Employment Law Update, taking place on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the College of the Canyons University Center.
SCV Chamber Offers 2025 Employment Law Update
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