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Zonta Gives Out $21,000 in Grants, Scholarships

Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley handed out nearly $21,000 in grants and scholarships Wednesday during the second annual Zonta Awards. “It is really wonderful to see everyone here to celebrate with us the kind of change and contribution we can make to our community,” said SCV Zonta Club President...

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Lentini, Bauccio Named SCV Man, Woman of Year

Friday, May 6, 2016

Jim Lentini and Lois Bauccio were named the 2016 Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year at a dinner banquet held Friday, May 6. Lentini was nominated for the honor by the Rotary Club of SCV, Bauccio by the Zonta Club of SCV. The duo were presented with the prestigious awards by the SCV Man and...

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Locals Get a Taste of the Town

Monday, May 2, 2016

The crew of Kokolita’s passed out samples of cupcakes and empanadas. Photos: Michele E. Buttelman. The 28th annual Taste of the Town event attracted nearly 1,000 guests and volunteers – and more than 50 vendors – to benefit the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center on Sunday. The...

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April 23: Sierra Pelona Wine Fest Returns to Agua Dulce

Monday, Apr 18, 2016

Wine aficionados and gourmet foodies will find an exceptional array of palate-pleasing experiences at the Fourth Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, being held Saturday, April 23, from noon to 4 p.m. in the vineyard at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce. VIP entrance will be at 11 a.m. “We are proud...

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Bondy is 2016 Winner of Zonta Community Service Award

Sunday, Apr 10, 2016

Bondy reacts to the news. Jill Bondy was named the winner of the Carmen Sarro Community Service Award by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday. Bondy, immediate past president of Circle of Hope Inc., was presented the award by Christine Sexton, a Zonta member and daughter of the late Carmen...

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Mellady Receives COC Silver Spur for Community Service

Monday, Mar 21, 2016

[WATCH VIDEO] Jill Mellady, president of Valencia-based Mellady Direct Marketing, received the Silver Spur Award for Community Service from the College of the Canyons Foundation at a black-tie gala dinner Saturday night at the Universal City Sheraton Hotel. The event, which included a live auction...

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Harte, Shine Honored at Habitat Builder’s Ball

Monday, Feb 29, 2016

Duane Harte was honored posthumously at the 2016 San Fernando Valley-Santa Clarita Valley Habitat for Humanity Builder’s Ball with the creation of the Duane Harte Memorial Family Assistance Fund. A scholarship has been established in Harte’s name. Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar announced the...

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Local Celebs Serve, Pour for SCV Senior Center

Sunday, Feb 28, 2016

Event co-chairs Brian Koegle and Vanessa Wilk. Photos by Michele E. Buttelman. It was all fun and games as the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center staged the 2016 Celebrity Waiter Dinner to the theme, “A Night of Fun and Games.” The fundraiser brought in real cash, not Monopoly money, with a live...

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Elizabeth Hopp Honored At Zonta Club Of SCV Tribute To Women 2015

Saturday, Nov 7, 2015

[KHTS] – Elizabeth Hopp, a 37-year resident of the Santa Clarita Valley, was honored Nov. 6 at the Zonta Club of SCV Tribute to Women 2015 hosted by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. Elizabeth Hopp, center, and her family, at the Zonta Club of SCV Tribute to Women 2015. Photo by Michele...

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‘Wine Affair’ Helps Soroptimists Help Others

Monday, Oct 19, 2015

[KHTS] – Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s Eighth Annual The Wine Affair “Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds” was held Sunday afternoon on Town Center Drive in Valencia. The Wine Affair was a sold-out event and attracted more than 500 guests who strolled between venues...

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South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29 Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.	COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.	‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created.	SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy?	TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.	TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
Cameron Smyth \| Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.	COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.	April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.	May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.	Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.	Ocean Water Warning for April 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:	May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all.	Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide.	June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.	CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.	Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.	May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9.	Today in SCV History (April 24) 1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]	Kathryn Barger \| Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget 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.