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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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Build One, Build More
Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014

For those of you who don’t know: Pico Canyon Road, Potrero Canyon, Stevenson Ranch, West Ranch, Val Verde, Castaic, the Valencia Commerce Center, Southern Oaks and the proposed Newhall Ranch villages are all under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County – NOT the City of Santa Clarita. All would...

Pico Thoroughfare to 126
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014

Are we ready for Pico Canyon Road to be a major thoroughfare between Interstate 5 and the planned homes south of Highway 126? Looking at the EIR for the proposal, that is what will occur. This isn’t the city of Santa Clarita doing this. This is an environmental impact report for the planners in Los...

So Many Troubles
Sunday, Aug 24, 2014

We’ve got some problems here in our little valley. I’ll list some of the major ones right now. We don’t want high-speed rail to be routed through the SCV anyplace. The Formerly Great State of California still shows it as coming through Acton, Agua Dulce and Sand Canyon, bisecting the entire length...

Rules to Govern By
Friday, Aug 22, 2014

Ten rules for elected and appointed Los Angeles County town councils, commissions and committees: 1. Hold meetings to set an agenda for the public meetings and invite the company that wants you to vote positively on something it is proposing. Do this at a public restaurant if at all possible. 2. Take...

Gangster Tactics
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014

I was busy yesterday, what with the press conference for Rep. McKeon to announce the bill he has submitted to create a memorial for the victims of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster. Shortly after that, I went to City Hall to find out more about the proposed Castaic Wilderness area. So let me get this...

Dam, Wilderness
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2014

Normally my Navy training kicks in and I’d do anything to avoid going to a meeting. Instead I’ve got two meetings that all y’all need to be at today. Our congressman, Howard “Buck” McKeon, has authored a bill to establish the St. Francis Dam Memorial and National Monument. He is also going...

Big Shoes
Monday, Aug 18, 2014

Retirement and term limits are going to be making our part of Los Angeles County a little more interesting for the next two years. Soon we won’t have Howard “Buck” McKeon, and not long after Mr. Antonovich will term out. We may never be the same. But the real loss is someone never elected, save...

SCV Sunday
Sunday, Aug 17, 2014

What a week in my old home valley of the Santa Clara River. Monday started with a couple of hundred folks showing up at the Acton Library to listen to and comment about the proposed California High Speed Rail system. Boy is that ever turning out the folks who are saying, “Keep out of Acton and Agua...

Mentryville Rising
Saturday, Aug 16, 2014

Mentryville, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2014) – I was giving a tour of Pico Cottage yesterday, and one of the tourists came up with a kind of solution to the restoration of Mentryville. Here it is in a short form: Rebuild the whole town. Since many of you think I’ve gone totally crazy anyway, here is the...

Plain Truth
Monday, Aug 11, 2014

“You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth.” For those of you who think what I’m writing is totally fabricated, might I recommend you read through the following? A) 2013 Annual Groundwater Monitoring report for Chiquita Canyon Landfill. B) California Regional Water Quality Control Board...

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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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