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SCV Chamber of Commerce Hires Interim CEO
Friday, May 20, 2016

Jim Bizzelle, a former Newhall Land executive, has been hired by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce as Interim President and CEO while the organization looks for a permanent replacement for Terri Crain, who stepped down from the position last month. Bizzelle was most recently senior vice president...

Hart District Class Sizes to be Reduced Due to More Staffing, Lower Enrollment
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Class sizes in the William S.Hart Union High School District will be smaller for the 2016-17 school year — reduced by an average of one student per class, according to district officials. Read the full story [here].

County Lowering Speed Limit On Stretch Of Bouquet Canyon Road
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Bouquet Canyon Road where two teenagers were killed in separate traffic collisions in the last nine months. As a result of the vote, the speed limit is set to drop from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per...

Woman Turns Self in for 2015 Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Nelly Babinski-Dhont, 50, of Saugus, turned herself in at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision last June in Canyon Country that claimed the life of motorcyclist Leo Castillo. Read the full story [here].

Man Arrested for Allegedly Torching Shed
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly setting fire to a shed and Southern California Edison power box near Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. “The initial report was trash on fire,” said Humberto Agurcia, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “When our first unit...

2 Men Killed in Crash Tuesday Identified
Thursday, Apr 28, 2016

The two men who died in a fatal car crash earlier this week on Sierra Highway have been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner. Noah David Murphy, 24, and Moises Hernandez, 33, of Santa Clarita, are the two men killed after their car hit a power pole on Sierra Highway Tuesday morning, according...

City to Review Business Types Going Into Arts District
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2016

At their Tuesday meeting, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium designed to stop certain types of businesses from setting up shop in Old Town Newhall. The urgency ordinance was put before the council, requesting permission to allow the city manager’s office to...

Pyramid Lake Closed to Boats Due to Low Water Levels
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016

Equipment repairs and maintenance on Castaic Lake earlier this month have left Pyramid Lake temporarily closed to boaters due to low water levels. “Our water level (is) 16-feet low,” said Bobilyn Bowman, an employee at the lake. “We are not accepting boats right now.” The family of water suppliers,...

Fake Police Agency Member Dies, Other Has Case Dismissed
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

Only one of three Santa Clarita residents charged with claiming to be part of a state-sanctioned police agency, known as the Masonic Fraternal Police Department, is set to go to trial after one of the suspects died and another had their case dismissed, officials said Tuesday. Read the full story [here].

Court Says Sutton’s Gazette Can Run Legal Ads
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

Publisher Doug Sutton The Santa Clarita Gazette & Free Classifieds has officially been declared a “newspaper of general circulation” by a judge following a lengthy legal dispute with The Signal newspaper. Read the story [here].  

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The California Department of Public Health is urging the public to avoid contact with dead or distressed marine mammals and wild birds along the California coast after H5N1 bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, was confirmed in weaned northern elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo county.
CDPH Urges Public to Avoid Sick, Dead Marine Mammals, Birds Along California Coast
The Placerita Canyon Nature Associates and County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation will host a special Discovery Days event 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at the Acorn Amphitheatre at the Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center.
March 14: Discovery Days at Placerita Canyon Nature Center Acorn Amphitheatre
Rancho Camulos Museum in Piru will present a special program, "After the Break," on Saturday March 14 at 1 p.m. The event will include a presentation by historian Ann Stansell, who explores the lasting impact of the 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse and the 1963 Baldwin Hills Dam failure.
March 14: Rancho Camulos Presents St. Francis, Baldwin Hills Dam Disasters
The Dumas-Stenson Thespians will present "We, the Women," Thursday, March 26 through Sunday March 29 at the MAIN.
March 26-29: ‘We, the Women’ presented by the Dumas-Stenson Thespians
Child & Family Center has been recognized with a 2026 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America, the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health, well-being and prevention.
Child & Family Center Earns 2026 Silver Bell Seal by Mental Health America
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. hosted its inaugural Crab Fest on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing together community members, leaders, and supporters for an evening of food, fellowship and philanthropy.
SDFHC Hosts Successful Inaugural Crab Fest Fundraiser at Elks Lodge
In every community, there are moments when people pause, turn the page together and discover something larger than themselves. A story has the power to spark conversation between neighbors, connect generations and transform quiet reading into a city experience.
Laurene Weste | Read Along with This Year’s One Story One City
Foothill League softball begins next week.
Here Comes Softball
Agua Dulce Winery will host a sound bath event, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, March 21.
March 21: Sound Bath Event at Agua Dulce Winery
Foothill League baseball games will get started in earnest next week.
Get Ready for Foothill League Baseball
<strong>1772</strong> - Spanish Capt. Pedro Fages arrives; camps at Agua Dulce, Castaic, Lake Elizabeth, Lebec, Tejon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal/reynolds/part09.html" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal/reynolds/part09.html" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/mugs/pedrofagest.jpg" alt="Pedro Fages" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
Lucky Luke Brewing in collaboration with Color Me Mine will host a St. Patrick's Day themed mug painting class "Pints & Paints," Thursday, March 12 6-9 p.m.
March 12: Color Me Mine ‘Pints & Paints’ at Lucky Luke Brewing
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host its general meeting at the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room on Monday, March 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 16: SCAA General Meeting, Live Demonstration
Pocock Brewing Company will host a St. Patrick's Day Festival, "Irish Fest," noon-10 p.m. Saturday, March 14 and noon-9 p.m. Sunday, March 15.
March 14-15: ‘Irish Fest’ at Pocock Brewing Company
College of the Canyons baseball opened up Western State Conference, South Division play with an 11-4 home victory over West L.A. College at Mike Gillespie Field on Tuesday, March 3.
Cougars Open Conference Schedule 11-4 Over West L.A. College
College of the Canyons softball scored its go-ahead run in the third inning, then held on the rest of the way for 2-1 victory over Moorpark College at Whitten Field on Tuesday, March 3.
Cougars Get Back in Win Column 2-1 Over Moorpark College
College of the Canyons men's golf won its second consecutive Western State Conference tourney with an eight-stroke victory at Cypress Ridge Golf Club on Monday, March 2.
Canyons Stacks Second Conference Victory at Cypress Ridge
Spring is a season of new beginnings, longer days and renewed energy.
Bill Miranda | Spring into The Cuuuuube, Keep Santa Clarita Moving
Hannah Ulibarri placed third and Wes Opliger finished in fourth as The Master's University golf teams competed in the RMC Intercollegiate in Lake Las Vegas, Nev. March 3-4, with the men finishing in fifth and the women in sixth.
TMU’s Ulibarri Places Third at RMC Intercollegiate
Wednesday, March 4, the opening day of the 2026 NAIA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, was a massive success for The Master's University swimmers competing in the first four relays of the four-day event held in Elkhart, Indiana.
First Day of Swim Nationals puts Four TMU Relays on Podiums
The Master's University beach volleyball team dominated in the sand on Wednesday, March 4, defeating No. 5 Hope International 5-0 at the TMU Beach Volleyball Courts.
Mustangs Sweep Royals on Beach
In celebration of Earth Day, the city of Santa Clarita invites residents to take part in the annual Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, April 25 from 8-11 a.m. Online registration is required and opens March 6.
March 6: Registration Opens for Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free, two-part webinar as part of the Veterans, Military and Spouses Series on Thursday, March 12 from 1-3:15 p.m.
March 12: Free, Two-Part Business Webinar in Veterans, Military, Spouses Series
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