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1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
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Top 10 Tips to Make this a Great Fourth of July in SCV
Monday, Jun 17, 2019

Fourth of July 2019 is only a few weeks away and, as you begin to make plans to celebrate, do not forget about all the fun activities that are happening throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The city has got you covered this Independence Day, starting with the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade...

State Superintendent Disappointed in Trump’s Education Budget
Friday, Mar 17, 2017

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is very disappointing and goes in the wrong direction with funding cuts that would hurt disadvantaged children, after school programs, teacher training, and other important services. Torlakson...

New Reservation System Coming to California State Parks

Starting this August, Californians will make their state parks camping and tour reservations through a new, faster, easier to use reservation system that features more open access to data. ReserveCalifornia will go live for all parks on August 1. A variety of features will be phased in between then...

K-12, Community College Committee Aims to Strengthen Workforce
Thursday, Mar 9, 2017

The members of both the K-12 and Community College policy boards, will meet for the very first time on Friday to discuss future plans on how the job market can be more attainable with these systems working together. Three members of the California State Board of Education and three from the California...

Caltrans Honors Female Employees for International Women’s Day
Wednesday, Mar 8, 2017

Wednesday, on International Women’s Day, Caltrans honors its women at all levels who work hard every day to keep California moving. “A long line of distinguished women in Caltrans have helped advance California’s transportation system, many of whom have been recognized by other organizations for...

Interstate 5 Northbound at Calgrove Backed Up Due to Collison
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2016

Three to four lanes have been closed on the Interstate 5 Northbound at Calgrove due to a collision. A Sig Alert was put out at 7 a.m. and officers at CHP Newhall estimated at that time that the collision would be clear in about four hours, according to Officer Priessman of CHP Newhall. Officer Priessman...

Small Fire Near Escondido Canyon Road
Friday, May 13, 2016

Firefighters have responded to a small spot fire near Escondido Canyon Road. The fire was directly off the Southbound 14 Freeway. Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the fire at 12:58 P.M. The small fire was put out shortly after by a single engine.

May 14: Saugus High Students  to Help Spread Positivity
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

All elementary school students and their parents are invited to “Pass It On: A Path to Kindness,” an event dedicated to spreading kindness and positivity. Saugus High School Students Matter is hosting the outreach event Saturday May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saugus High. The event will...

May 17: Sulphur Springs District Celebrates Young Authors

  The work of more than 150 young authors will be celebrated by the Sulphur Springs School District at the annual Young Authors Conference on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Their works were selected from every site in the district to be published, bound and placed in their school’s library. Authors range...

DMV Offers Voter Registration Options
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers two convenient options to register to vote when renewing or applying for a driver license or identification card. Customers can either visit a DMV office or go online at www.dmv.ca.gov . TouchScreen Terminal: Customers renewing or applying for...

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The city of Santa Clarita has announced the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be closed on Saturday, April 26, from 6-10 a.m. for a special event.
April 26: Central Park Exercise Staircase Closed Briefly for Special Event
A special meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Saturday, April 26, beginning at 1 p.m.
April 26: Hart District Governing Board Special Meeting
In many Hispanic households, children aren’t just part of the family, they are its heart. “Día de los Niños” reflects this deep cultural value by honoring the joy, curiosity and wonder of childhood.
Bill Miranda | A New Chapter Begins with Día de los Niños
California Institute of the Arts and the CHANEL Culture Fund has announced the CHANEL Center for Artists and Technology at CalArts, a visionary initiative that positions artists at the forefront of shaping the evolving technologies that define the world.
CalArts, CHANEL Culture Fund Announce CHANEL Center for Artists, Technology
Racquel Wilder Realty and Stress Free Mortgage will sponsor a free "May the Fourth Be With You" paper shredding community event, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Congregation Beth Shalom parking lot.
May 4: May the Fourth Be With You Paper Shredding Event
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced its second annual "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvres event hosted by Salt Creek Grille will be held Thursday, June 5, 6-8 p.m.
June 5: Second Annual Bringing It Home Fundraiser for SCV Vets
The Canyon Country Community Center will host "Celebrate," an events series that celebrates cultures, customs and culinary wonders on Friday, May 9, from 6-9 p.m. The May Celebrate event will feature the country of Ireland.
May 9: Santa Clarita Celebrate Series Features Ireland
College of the Canyons baseball took the opener of its three-game series vs. West L.A. College on Tuesday, April 22 behind a lineup that notched 13 hits in a dominant 15-2 road victory.
Canyons Hits the Road for 15-2 Win at West L.A.
College of the Canyons men's golf cruised to its fifth straight conference victory while seeing all five scoring players finish in the top six of the individual standings during its strong showing at Soule Park Golf Course on Monday, April 21.
Canyons Wins Fifth Straight WSC Event, Five Finish in Top Six
The Sombrero Marathon will be held Sunday, May 4 beginning at 7 a.m at Valencia Heritage Park, 24155 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91354.
May 4: Sombrero Marathon at Heritage Park
Parks California has announced the launch of a $5 million fundraising effort in support of California State Parks to reimagine, restore and reopen state parks affected by the January 2025 Los Angeles firestorm.
Fundraiser for Fire-Affected L.A. State Parks
The California Senate Public Safety Committee approved Senate Bill 571, authored by Senator Suzette Valladares (R–Santa Clarita), that would increase California’s criminal penalties for perpetrators seeking to take advantage of victims during a state of emergency.
Valladares’ Bill Protecting Fire Victims Passes Public Safety Committee
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hear input on a number of topics during a public hearing on Tuesday, April 29, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Board Hearing Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
April 29: L.A. County Supervisors’ Public Hearing
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
The Valley Industry Association will host the annual VIA BASH with this year's theme of The Mad Hatter's Ball on Oct. 24.
Oct. 24: Via Bash Returns with ‘The Mad Hatter’s Ball’
The Music Center has announced 14 rising stars from across Southern California as the Grand Prize winners in its 37th Annual Spotlight program. Elina Ghosh, 15,  a 10th-grade student from West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch has been named a Grand Prize winner in Non-Classical Voice.
West Ranch High Student Wins Spotlight Performing Arts Grand Prize
With housing costs taking up as much as 50% of the median income in some states, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Housing to highlight where owning a home is unaffordable for the average person.
WalletHub: California Residents Spend the Second Highest Percentage of Income on Housing
In response to the growing public health emergency at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill fire, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), and 30 members of the State Legislature sent a formal letter to Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, April 23, requesting immediate support for residents impacted by toxic emissions from the landfill.
Schiavo, Members of Legislature Call on State to Take Action on Landfill
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station 40th Annual All Schools Dance will be held Friday, May 2, 7:30-11 p.m. at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
May 2: 40th Annual All Schools Dance at Magic Mountain
The William S Hart Pony Baseball Complex will be the site of a fun, nostalgic and free photo shoot on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Local high school baseball players from the graduating class of 2025 are encouraged to attend in their high school home uniforms and pose for group photos.
May 4: SCV Class of 2025 Senior Baseball Photo Shoot
The Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students is accepting applications for summer 2025. The five-week program, divided into different weekly themes, gives elementary students in grades one through five, an opportunity to be in a creative learning environment
CSUN Offers Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of 11 productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 21 to Saturday, April 26.
April 21-26: 11 Productions Filming in SCV
For the second year in a row, The Master's University men's volleyball team will be the No. 1 seed at the NAIA National Championships. The competition will run April 29 to May 3 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
TMU Men’s Volleyball Earns No. 1 Seed at NAIA Championship
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