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CSUN Awarded $1M Grant to Improve Its Baseball Facilities
Thursday, Feb 14, 2019

The joint MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) announced Tuesday a $1 million grant to upgrade the school’s facilities to help provide better opportunities for underserved young players and their families in the Greater Los Angeles and San...

CSUN Survey: Teachers Do Not Want Guns in Classrooms
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019

In the year since a gunman opened fire on students, faculty and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and killed 17 people, politicians have suggested arming teachers as one way to deter school shootings. But is that what teachers want? The answer is “no,” according to...

CSUN Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Africana Studies
Monday, Feb 4, 2019

Founded in 1969 during a time of great social change in the California State University system, the California State University, Northridge Department of Africana Studies is proud of its efforts over half a century to expand knowledge about black people in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America,...

Jan. 31: Salonen to Conduct Colburn Orchestra at CSUN’s Soraya
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019

World-renowned composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct the Colburn Orchestra at The Soraya on the California University, Northridge campus on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. The program will feature Strauss tone poems – the playful “Til Eulenspiegel” and grand “Also Sprach...

Murphy is New Chief on Campus at CSUN

When Gregory Murphy was introduced earlier this month as California State University, Northridge’s new police chief and initially addressed the members of the CSUN Department of Police Services, the topic of his conversation was respect. Respect also is a theme that he wants to define his relationship...

Matadors Return to Big West Action Wednesday Against Fullerton
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019

NORTHRIDGE – CSUN Men’s Basketball (9-12, 3-2 BWC) returns to Big West action on Wednesday evening as the Matadors visit Cal State Fullerton at 7:00 p.m. The game will air live on ESPN3 while an audio-only broadcast is available on the CSUN Sports Network presented by Dignity Health with...

Soraya, CSUN’s Mike Curb College Team for LA River Project
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019

In summer 2018, the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) kicked off “Future Currents: LA River,” a large-scale collaboration between students in California State University, Northridge’s Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication and local and national...

CSUN Offering Free Tax Preparation Assistance to Low-Income Families
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019

Chaos may prevail in Washington, but as Benjamin Franklin once wrote: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” To help with the latter, California State University, Northridge’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic is offering free tax preparation assistance...

Matadors Ittner Earns Big West Freshman of the Week for 2nd Straight Week

NORTHRIDGE – For the second consecutive week, redshirt freshman setter Taylor Ittner was honored by the Big West as the conference’s Freshman of the Week. This week, Ittner was also named National Setter of the Week by Off the Block. Ittner, who was also honored as Big West Freshman of the...

Matadors Tennis Head into Dual Season after Long Beach State Invitational

NORTHRIDGE – The CSUN women’s tennis team competed in their final tournament before the heart of dual season when they traveled to Long Beach for the LBSU Winter Invitational Jan 18-20. According to Head Coach Gary Victor “I felt like we got better each day. Everyone had some outstanding...

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to supporting a motion to evaluate the feasibility of instituting a new department to spearhead the county’s efforts to tackle homelessness.
Supes Vote to Explore Creation of New L.A. County Homelessness Department
The California Institute of the Arts boasts two artists with CalArts connections earning spots on the Recording Academy list of nominees for the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Two CalArtians Nominated for 2025 Grammys
The Performing Arts Center will host America's Got Talent top 12 finalist comedian Don McMillan's show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 21: PAC Presents America’s Got Talent’s Don McMillan Show
The California Department of Transportation advises motorists to be extra cautious as a record number of Southern California residents are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Caltrans Warns of Delays Due to Record Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance club invites all to a Ugly Sweater themed Square Dance, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-5 p.m. at Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA.
Dec. 8: Sierra Hillbillies Present ‘Ugly Sweater Square Dance’
The Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub is a one-stop shop for promoting volunteerism in the community. It connects local non-profits and volunteers who want to offer their time, skills and talents to a good cause.
Volunteer Hub: Connecting Volunteers with Local Causes
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents to avoid consuming voluntarily recalled raw milk due to a detection of H5 bird flu virus in a retail sample. Many retailers in Los Angeles may have sold recalled raw milk that may be contaminated with H5 bird flu virus.
Recalled Raw Milk Was Sold in L.A. County
In a three-set sweep, The Master's University women's volleyball team advanced out of the opening round of the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament over the Benedictine (KS) Ravens Saturday night, Nov. 23 in The MacArthur Center.
TMU Women’s Volleyball Wins NAIA Opening Round Match
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will join in marking the 36th annual World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
Dec. 1: County Landmarks Light Up in Red for World AIDS Day
Deputies and investigators with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are currently investigating a series of burglaries reported in the Stevenson's Ranch community over the span of one week.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Investigating Stevenson Ranch Burglaries
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the Fourth annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint | Valencia, 27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
Dec.6: Skate Into the Holidays at Fourth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
As official Neighborhood Champions for the 6th year, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express, now celebrating its 15th anniversary. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30 (all day).
Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday Promotes ‘Shop Local’
College of the Canyons football closed out its 2024 campaign with an exciting 26-21 victory over Mt. San Jacinto College in the Southern California Football Association Jersey Mike's Valencia Bowl at Cougar Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Canyons Closes Season with 26-21 Bowl Game Victory over Mt. San Jacinto
1916 - A score of Wobblies bust up Newhall Jail after commandeering SP freight train [story]
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As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks.
City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
COC Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success
The city of Santa Clarita will host the grand opening of the Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the center at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Dec. 9: Valencia Community Center Grand Opening
Join a community discussion on retail theft Monday, Dec. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. featuring California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and a panel of industry experts.
Dec. 16: Community Conversation on Retail Theft with Pilar Schiavo
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Dec. 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period
The 4th Annual Newhall Holiday Marketplace will take place 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall CA, 91321.
Dec. 8:  Newhall Holiday Marketplace
College of the Canyons will enter the postseason as the No. 12 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs.
No. 12 Canyons Women’s Volleyball to Begin 3C2A SoCal Regionals
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives.
Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
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