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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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Friday, May 18, 2012

The gloves are off and the challenge issued. “If you think firefighters are hot, wait till you see Team Santa Clarita.” That should be on a T-shirt somewhere. It just might be what the deputies from Santa Clarita Valley station will be wearing as they whip up their first competitive batches...

Thursday, May 17, 2012

If you see deputies running down the street over the weekend, they’re not necessarily running after a suspect. They are running to honor those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in a three-day marathon run that will cover 339 miles and touch every patrol station of the Los Angeles...

Hundreds take the challenge on Bike to Work Day

Vehicle traffic was a little lighter this morning as more than 150 people chose pedals with spokes, as opposed to putting the pedal to the metal of their cars to get to work. Bike To Work Day in Santa Clarita is part of Bike To Work Week, the biggest bicycle commute in California. Two intrepid KHTS...

34 Tons Collected for SCV Food Pantry Saturday
Monday, May 14, 2012

More than 34 tons of that heavy lifting was done to ensure that no child in the SCV goes to bed hungry. Belinda Crawford, Executive Director of the SCV Food Pantry, said that this year’s collection bested last year’s by at least 450 pounds. “This will help us during the summer when the children...

Commission Recognizes SCVTV for Local Music/Arts Programming
Friday, May 11, 2012

Photo: Nadine Peeples The Santa Clarita Arts Commission did a little recognition Thursday night at its regular meeting, calling up the team from SCVTV for some well-deserved kudos. Introduced by Commission Chair Paul Strickland, SCVTV President Leon Worden stepped to the front of the room, asking staff...

Blue Heat Fights Hunger in SCV

Players from Santa Clarita’s only women’s professional soccer team, the Blue Heat, will be holding a “meet and greet” in front of Planet Soccer from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The team is helping the SCV Food Pantry by offering one opening day ticket in exchange for five boxes of macaroni...

Bike Stolen? Call the Cops – They Might Have It
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau held a press conference Wednesday in Whittier to locate owners of expensive bicycles taken in residential burglaries, including some in the Santa Clarita Valley. More than 20 high-end bicycles (valued at between $5,000- $15,000 each) are among stolen property recovered...

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Thirty-one tons. That’s the amount of food collected in 2011 by postal workers throughout the Santa Clarita Valley during the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive that went directly to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. On Saturday, people all over the country will once again...

Thursday, May 3, 2012

All traffic lanes on Bouquet Canyon Road have been reopened, after being closed for nearly two hours due to a power line failure near Susan Beth Way. According to Lt. Mark Hershey of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station, the cause of the wire failure is not known, but three vehicles collided...

Antonovich Addresses State of the County (Video)
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Antonovich delivers his 2012 State of the County address. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich was center stage Wednesday afternoon at the State of the County luncheon at the Valencia Hyatt Regency. More than 300 people attended the event, where the supervisor outlined the County’s accomplishments...

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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
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