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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
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Better Deal
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015

Where is the “better deal?” I find it strange that all these months later, we are still waiting on the “better deal” to rid our valley of billboards. If the group, Citizens Against Billboard Blight, or CABB, has a better deal for us, please show it soon. I’d like to see the billboard blight...

Bait and Switch
Monday, Aug 10, 2015

I think our gasoline prices are so high because Gov. Jerry Brown wants us to get out of our cars and into his high-speed rail boondoggle. Here is more high-speed-rail lawsuit information for you to think about: Kings County has brought suit against the California High Speed Rail Authority because it...

Happy Birthday, Dad
Saturday, Aug 8, 2015

My father would have been 100 years old today. He was 35 when I was born and 51 when he died in a helicopter crash off Carpinteria on Nov. 7, 1966. I miss him still today. He was born just three years after the RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg. Europe was engaged in a war so horrific we can...

Making Rockefeller Proud
Friday, Jul 31, 2015

We have a gasoline price problem here in Southern California. We must pay more than anyone else in the country. Our representatives in Sacramento haven’t found the answers and might not even be looking for the answers. A few people are out there looking, and here are some of the results. A reporter...

What Gives at the Pump?
Monday, Jul 27, 2015

I was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for a time, and I cannot forget the shock I had every time I bought gas. The price was nearly twice what it was on the mainland. Then there was the time during a family vacation near Yellowstone National Park and gas was very expensive. I know the gas prices back...

Shoveling It
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015

“Now I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain…” Pretty exciting events the last three days. Might even get to have some more storms. This is so much fun. Our great and wonderful leader of our formerly great and wonderful state of California has found yet another way to increase taxes. This time he...

Something to Talk About
Monday, Jul 20, 2015

What is all this rain? This is July, isn’t it? Thunder and lightning plus flash floods and mud slides. At least it gives the local social media sites something to talk about besides Confederate flags, gay marriage and other political topics. I love the rain for that alone. I’ll bet Church Street...

Offended by Flag
Friday, Jul 10, 2015

I find the California state flag offensive and racist. You see, the guys up in Sonoma who designed it back in 1846 said they wanted a flag that “didn’t look Mexican.” So maybe we should drop our flag and design something for today. History be damned. Maybe we shouldn’t call the liquid we pump...

Fool’s Fuel
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” What the heck happened to our normally dry heat? I thought I was back in Kentucky or Virginia. What we are calling humidity here would be an extremely dry day back there. In 1989 we moved from Benicia, Calif., to Chesapeake, Va. It was late summer in our...

We Need a Petition
Saturday, Jun 20, 2015

Just about when I thought I had seen it all from the California High Speed Rail Authority and our crazy reps up in Sacramento, they start another round of idiocy. You see, I’ve read yet another report – or more correctly an addendum to a report – that shows me just how 100 pages of “study”...

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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
Garces statue
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will hear a request from BluMax Santa Clarita, LLC on amendments to the MetroWalk Specific Plan to expand the housing types allowed and to delay or eliminate the requirement for affordable senior housing.
April 15: Planning Commission to Hear Request to Delay/Eliminate Senior Housing
Be a part of key governance reform changes coming to Los Angeles County. An independent study is underway to identify strengths and challenges of the county’s current governance model.
April 17: County Governance Reform ‘Listening Session’ at COC
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to Eggstravaganza, a free, community event at Central Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
April 19: Hop into Spring at Eggstravaganza
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has announced the largest gift in its 64-year history, a transformative $16 million donation from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders.
Providence Holy Cross Receives Record $16M Gift to Enhance Trauma Care
The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.
Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health
A Mother's Day Eve Evening of Enchantment and Magic wine pairing dinner at Le Chene French Cuisine will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 10: Le Chene Offers Special Mother’s Day Eve Show
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), has announced a package of bills focused on affordability, tax relief, consumer protections and lowering costs.
Schiavo Introduces Package of Tax Relief, Consumer Protection Bills
1987 - Ramona Chapel and Red Schoolhouse relocated to Santa Clarita History Center in Hart Park [story]
Red Schoolhouse
Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season and will host a hiring event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
April 12: Hurricane Harbor Hiring Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration, Thursday, May 1 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Originales Bar and Grill.
May 1: Latino Business Alliance ‘Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Sanaya Beauty, Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
April 30: Sanaya Beauty Studio Grand Opening
The unmistakable sights, sounds and flavors of the Old West are making their way back to William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321 and you do not have to wait long.
Laurene Weste | Where the West Comes to Life: The 29th Annual Cowboy Festival
Visit the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia branch, 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 14 for a paws-itively delightful new program, "Paws to Connect: Adults and Animals."
April 14: ‘Paws to Connect’ at Valencia Library
Special Needs Athletes and Peers Sports will host its Food and Wine Tasting with Salt Creek Grille Fundraiser and Blues Music event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8.
May 8: SNAP Sports Food, Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Salt Creek
College of the Canyons will host Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp, with registration for two sessions now open to boys and girls entering third through eighth grade.
June 16-19, 23-26: Howard Fisher’s Cougar Basketball Camp
The College of the Canyons women's volleyball program invites girls and boys ages 8-14 to participate in the 2025 COC Summer Volleyball Camp, with two sessions beginning in July.
July 21-24, 28-31: COC Volleyball Summer Camp
The Valley Industry Association will host a luncheon Friday, April 18, on the topic of "An Innovative California Community for the 21st Century."
April 18: Valencia by FivePoint VIA Luncheon
College of the Canyons women's basketball will host the 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp June 27-28 at Lee Smelser Court in the Cougar Cage.
June 27-28: Women’s Basketball to Host 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp
SCV Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 15.
April 15: Regular Meeting of SCV Water Board
1909 - Oil Pioneer Wallace L. Hardison killed in collision with train [story]
Wallace Hardison
In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel.
LASD Reminds Drivers: Eyes Forward Focused Driving Saves Lives
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J Blair Group
April 24: VIA After Five Mixer Hosted by J Blair Group
At the direction of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, KH Consulting Group is conducting an independent study to identify strengths and challenges of L.A. County’s current governance model and make recommendations for actionable change.
April 17: Supes Invite Community Leaders to Give Input
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