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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]

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ABCs of the SCV: L is for Libraries

Saturday, Apr 6, 2013

Next week, we will officially be halfway through the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley: Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, Family Dinner, Golf, Hiking, Imagination, J for Jammin’, and K for Kids in the Kitchen. Now, we move on to L, which is for something I really appreciate about...

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ABCs of the SCV: K is for Kids in the Kitchen

Saturday, Mar 23, 2013

We are plowing through the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley: Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, Family Dinner, Golf, Hiking, Imagination, and J for Jammin’ last week. Now it is time for K – Kids in the Kitchen. Even though my boys are young (3 and 1.5 years), we have lots of...

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ABCs of the SCV: J is for Jammin’

Saturday, Mar 16, 2013

I hope you have been enjoying my spin on the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley with Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, Family Dinner, Golf, Hiking and Imagination. For J – here we are getting a bit funky – J is for Jammin’. It’s all about live music in the Santa...

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ABCs of the SCV: I is for Imagination

Saturday, Mar 9, 2013

We keep getting closer and closer to the halfway point with the “ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley” with Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, Family Dinner, Golf and Hiking. For the letter “I,” Ice Cream and the Ice Station were in contention, but in the end I decided to go...

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ABCs of the SCV: H is for Hiking

Saturday, Mar 2, 2013

We’re more than one-quarter of the way through the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley with Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, Family Dinner and Golf. Next up is one of my favorite aspects of Santa Clarita: Hiking. I love all of the amazing hiking possibilities that exist in...

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ABCs of the SCV: G is for Golf

Saturday, Feb 23, 2013

Our ABC Adventure has thus far included Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education and Family Dinner in the Santa Clarita Valley. I took a quick break last week to talk about love and kindness, but now I am back with “G is for Golf.” I have maybe golfed once in my life, and since I have...

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A Few Thoughts On Love and Kindness

Saturday, Feb 16, 2013

I have been sharing with you an “ABC Adventure” of the Santa Clarita Valley, sharing about: Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, and Family Dinner in the Santa Clarita Valley. This week, however, I am taking a quick break from the series to share a few thoughts about love and...

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ABCs of the SCV: E is for Education (Video)

Saturday, Feb 2, 2013

We’re almost one-fifth of the way through the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley with “A for Animals,” featuring details on various places in the SCV to see animals, “B for Bicycle Trails,” “C for Central Park” and “D for Drums.” This week: E is for Education. I know many families...

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ABCs of the SCV: D is for Drums

Saturday, Jan 26, 2013

Wow! It’s already week four of the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley. We have had A for Animals, featuring details on various places in the Santa Clarita Valley to see animals; B for Bicycle Trails; and C for Central Park. This week, I decided to go for something I thought would be a bit unexpected:...

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ABCs of the SCV: C is for Central Park

Saturday, Jan 19, 2013

We’re in week three of the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley. Weeks 1 and 2 included “A for Animals,” featuring details on various places in the Santa Clarita Valley to see animals, and “B is for Bicycle Trails.” This week I am sharing “C for Central Park” – which is one of the...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 28) 2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]	Jan. 16: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Hammer & Nails Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Hammer & Nails, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.	Feb. 8: Feeding Futures Gala to Benefit SCV Food Pantry The Feeding Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at the Newhall Family Theatre. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for this special inaugural event to kick off the capital campaign for the new pantry.	Feb. 7: SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off The 12th annual SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Chili cookers will be preparing their spicy specialties on the patio of the SCV Senior Center.	CHP’s ‘Operation Holiday Watch’ Nabs Retail Theft Criminals In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.	Join a L.A. County District Attorney’s Office Advisory Board The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced an opportunity to join its Advisory Boards. Advisory Boards will play a critical role in helping ensure that the District Attorney’s Office remains informed and responsive to issues of concern to various communities and interest groups in Los Angeles County. The application process is open to all interested residents.
CHP’s Mission for a New Year: Drive Safely Into 2025 As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.	Dec. 28: AQMD No Burn Days Continue in SCV The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues the residential No Burn Day Alerts for the weekend, with the latest alert issued for Saturday, Dec. 28 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Soup for The Soul 2025 Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers Step back in time to an era of glamour and grace at Bridge to Home’s 2025 Soup for the Soul Gala, "Roaring Into a New Era." Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the dazzling 1920s.	Jan. 12: Valencia Public Library Presents ‘New Year Harmony’ Visit the Valencia Public Library, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 3-4 p.m. for a concert with Paul Stein, the esteemed violinist formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony.	California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025 As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.	Feb. 28: WiSH Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Talent Showcase The Hart District Variety Showcase, a fundraiser for the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation, will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at Saugus High School.
Kathryn Barger \| Keeping Up With Kathryn As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we've made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily.	Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of "Susannah." The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States.	Senate Bill 48 to Keep ICE Agents Off School Campuses State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 48, legislation that aims to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off California campuses by establishing a one-mile radius safe zone around schools, as well as protect against the use of school data for deportation efforts.	Friends of the Library Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers The nonprofit Friends of the Library is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in helping the Friends of the Library Program to work together and benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.	Crime, Social Media Dominant Themes for New Laws Coming to California The convenience store owner had said that six out of 10 people who entered his business came to steal. Sacramento County officials said that larger corporate businesses might be able to survive under those circumstances, but not smaller operations. Small businesses form the country’s economic foundation, and they needed state law to change.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 27) 1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.	Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?	Patsy Ayala \| Connecting With the Community Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.	Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."	New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.