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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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Good Neighbor?
Sunday, Aug 10, 2014

I really enjoyed my day off from this writing gig. Trains and dumps get a little old. But there is nothing like a good case of misinformation and lies, salted with just a little bit of toxic chemicals and contaminated water. Thank you, VVCAC, CCL, CATC and those who support them. It looks like there...

Quid Pro Quo
Friday, Aug 8, 2014

If I ask you to be an advocate for me concerning my relationship with a company, I would expect you to do everything you can to keep me informed of what the company is doing. You may agree with what the company is doing only so long as it is to my benefit. You are MY advocate – not the advocate...

Toxic Soup?
Thursday, Aug 7, 2014

Had a chance to go to the west side of the SCV yesterday and the day before. Went over to Oxnard and back. I love driving through our valley to the ocean. Orange and avocado trees and rows of colorful flowers, too. Don’t forget the various other “row crops” like strawberries. It is really a beautiful...

I Love Trains But…
Tuesday, Aug 5, 2014

It isn’t the romance of being in a smooth, high-speed train traveling between northern and Southern California. It is about saving the environment and using electric trains. I love trains. I love to ride old trains and new trains. I own model trains and run them whenever I can set them up and play. I’ve...

Derail That Train
Monday, Aug 4, 2014

We’re building a train that will be able to travel between Los Angeles and San Francisco in three hours. It will someday pay for its own operation. It will be a “world class” and “state of the art” high-speed rail system. An appeals court has given the green light to the sale of bonds necessary...

Sunday Respite
Sunday, Aug 3, 2014

It has been an exciting week in my old home valley of Santa Clarita. We talked about dumps and trains, plus political aims. The weather has been a little odd, too. Not as hot, and yesterday we even had a few raindrops. I thought summertime rain in Southern California was outlawed. It has been a little...

Thumbs Up or Down?
Saturday, Aug 2, 2014

I have to correct a little something from my last commentary. The Castaic Area Town Council is elected, not appointed. All of the comments on yesterday’s installment made me look a lot closer at the laws and regulations governing boards, commissions and committees that are appointed or elected to serve...

Smelly Elephant
Friday, Aug 1, 2014

Last night at the Castaic Sports Complex, about 70 residents of Val Verde showed up to tell the hearing officer why the Chiquita Canyon Landfill should not be expanded. I was quite impressed with the turnout. To be fair, there were around 50 folks who gave testimony as to why they didn’t want the landfill...

See You Tonight
Thursday, Jul 31, 2014

Editor’s note: The money from the landfill operator for community benefits (approximately $350,000 this year) goes to a different group, the Community Benefits Funding Committee. The VVCAC is separately funded by the landfill operator.   I attended Monday’s meeting between the Val Verde...

Terror From the Skies
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014

Many, many years ago when Placerita Junior High still had classrooms that at least smelled new – because they almost were new – there was a teacher who owned some radio-controlled model airplanes. A bunch of us students would go out to the football field and watch him fly the little planes. Some...

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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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