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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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String of Businesses Vandalized in Old Town Newhall
Wednesday, Jun 1, 2016

Approximately nine Newhall businesses were vandalized over the weekend, causing damage to numerous storefront windows in the area, officials confirmed Wednesday. The vandalism occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night near the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Main Street in Old Town Newhall, said Shirley...

Canyon High Grad Tours with Selena Gomez
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

A 2006 Canyon High School grad and longtime musician embarked on pop star Selena Gomez’s “Revival” tour earlier this month as her drummer. Read the full story [here].

Girl Unharmed After Getting Stuck in Chimney

A girl was rescued by L.A. County Fire officials after getting stuck inside a chimney in Canyon Country on Tuesday night. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to a report of person trapped on the 20000 block of Soledad Canyon Road just before 8:30 p.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department...

Suicide Rate in SCV Doubles in 2016 Over 2015
Monday, May 23, 2016

The suicide rate in the Santa Clarita Valley has nearly doubled in the first five months of 2016 compared to the same time frame last year, prompting concern among local agencies and mental health experts. Read the full story [here].

Trial Begins for Newhall Man Who Allegedly Led Deputies on Manhunt

The trial began this week for a Newhall man who allegedly led Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies on a manhunt in February last year. Read the full story [here].

Saddle Ranch Chop House Headed to Town Center
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Saddle Ranch Chop House is set to replace the former T.G.I Friday’s restaurant at Westfield Valencia Town Center with a grand opening slated for this fall, mall officials confirmed Tuesday. Read the full story [here].

County Looks at New Strategy for Repairing Vasquez Canyon Road
Monday, May 16, 2016

Los Angeles County is looking at a new strategy to begin repairs on a stretch of Vasquez Canyon Road destroyed by a slow-moving landslide last November. Read the full story [here].

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Firefighters responded Wednesday to a small brush fire near The Old Road in Castaic. Read the full story [here]

Castaic Teacher Cleared of Molestation Charges
Thursday, May 5, 2016

A Castaic Elementary School teacher charged with several counts of child molestation was cleared of all charges Wednesday, according to a spokesperson with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Read the full story [here].

Cheesecake Factory to Open in Valencia Before Year’s End

The Cheesecake Factory is expected to open a location at the Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita by the end of 2016, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday. Read the full story [here].

LATEST TWEETS
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Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
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