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1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
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Antonovich Pet of the Week (2-10-2016): Henry
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016

At the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presents “Henry,” a 5-year old Miniature Pinscher ready to be adopted. For more information about adopting a pet, please call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control at (562) 256-1649.

County Supes Offer 20K Reward for Sex Offender

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has offered a $20,000 reward in exchange for information leading to, locating, or apprehending a registered sex offender. 34-year-old Joseph Townsend is a white, 5’7, 170 pound man, with blue eyes and brown hair and is believed to be involved with child...

County Invites Residents to Weigh In on Parks
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016

Residents in unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County are invited to weigh in on their local park and recreation needs and priorities at two upcoming community meetings, as part of the ongoing Los Angeles County Park Needs Assessment. Tonight’s meeting, for residents who live in the unincorporated...

Judge Reinstates Social Worker Involved in Child Abuse Case
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016

Los Angeles County will reinstate a social worker that reportedly negligently approved the closure of a child abuse case after a judge denied a motion to stay the order of Civil Service Commission. At a hearing on the reinstatement of Supervising Social Worker Greg Merritt, a judge denied a motion by...

County to Look at Bouquet Canyon Road Safety
Monday, Jan 11, 2016

Officials will have 30 days to map out new ways to improve safety on Bouquet Canyon Road after county supervisors approved a move to look harder road safety. On a motion for Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will direct the Department of Public Works to work...

Antonovich: Internal Controls Needed to Ensure Funding Transparency

In a report to be released, the Auditor-Controller identified a lack of internal protocols and procedures to accurately document and approve approximately $16 million administered in funding for housing assistance through the Department of Public Social Services. “The findings from the Auditor-Controller...

Antonovich Says Homeless Strategy Must Emphasize Mental Health Services
Friday, Jan 8, 2016

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has again declared that any strategy to address the homelessness problem must emphasize mental health services. “Mental illness continues to be a major factor contributing to the homelessness problem,” said Antonovich. “Addressing the issue requires strong linkages...

Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride Going to Tejon Ranch
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Photo: American Trails Bringing a beloved tradition to a site with beautiful scenery and historical significance, Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite the public to join the Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride on Sunday, May 31. Led by Mayor Antonovich,...

Vote No on ‘P’
Saturday, Oct 18, 2014

Our county’s parks are vital, but Proposition P saddles all property owners in Los Angeles County with an additional tax hike that is not needed. The county currently has $150 million in unallocated park funds, and property owners are already funding parks under two other measures passed in 1992...

Nation’s Darkest Moment Galvanized Its Resolve
Thursday, Sep 11, 2014

Having been in Washington, D.C., on that fateful September day, I personally witnessed the destruction of our Pentagon and the devastating impact that these brutal attacks had on our nation’s capital. This was an unprovoked act of war designed and carried out by terrorists to weaken our nation and...

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The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission has scheduled two site tours of the Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan Project and a virtual tour of the Belcaro at Sand Canyon Project. These projects are expected to hold public hearings in the near future.
Jan. 20: City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission Plans Site Tours
Free business training webinars are available from the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center this January.
COC SBDC Hosting Free Webinars to Help Grow Businesses
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a unique gala on Saturday, March 7, 6-10 p.m.
March 7: ‘Live From Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night’ SCVHS 50th Anniversary
Saugus High School Instrumental Music gives back while raising much-needed funds for the high school's music program.
Saugus High Music Clothes for Cash Fundraiser
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special Non-Profit Council Roundtable, "Non-Profit Love Match: A High-Impact Networking Experience for Professionals & Nonprofits," 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Education Center at Child & Family Center.
Feb. 10: Non-Profit Council Roundtable’s ‘Non-Profit Love Match’ at Child & Family Center
There are places in our community where history is not simply remembered, but carefully safeguarded and brought to life every day. William S. Hart Park is one of those rare treasures.
Laurene Weste | Preserving the Past, Building the Future at Hart Park
Congregation Beth Shalom offers a monthly film series that shows selected independent films one Sunday per month at 2 p.m.
Jan. 18: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Truth & Treason’
The California Department of Public Health is collaborating with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to remind consumers and retailers that products containing kratom or 7-hyrdroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, are associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose and death.
CDPH Reminds Retailers, Public About Dangers of Kratom, 7-OH Products
Foothill League soccer is coming into a final flurry of league matches that will sort out standings.
Foothill League Soccer: The Big Push
The Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will offer a special live cooking demonstration and tasting on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 18: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Free Cooking Demonstration
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will receive free vehicle day-use entry to participating California state parks on Monday, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19: California State Parks to Offer Free Vehicle Entry on MLK Day
1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
Newhall Community Hospital
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host the Third Annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. The event will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Vallet Boys and Girls Club Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse.
Jan. 19: Schiavo to Host MLK Day of Service, Donations Encouraged
The Ridge Route Preservation Organization will host a Ridge Route Storm Clean Up Day Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7 a.m.
Jan. 18: Ridge Route Preservation Organization Work Day
The city of Santa Clarita January Community Hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Quigley Canyon Open Space, Cleardale Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 17: Santa Clarita Community Hike in Quigley Canyon Open Space
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.
Jan. 22: City of Santa Clarita to Break Ground on Via Princessa Park
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle," event Thursday, Jan. 29, 4-5 p.m. at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Jan. 29: ‘Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle Bar’ at Canyon Country Library
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Smyth Drive in Valencia.
Traffic Alert Issued for SCV Water Pipeline Installation on Smyth Drive
Sam Shepard’s dark comedy "Curse of the Starving Class," presented by Eclipse Theatre LA, will run weekends beginning Friday, Jan. 23-Feb. 1 at The MAIN.
Jan. 23-Feb. 1: Eclipse Theatre LA Presents ‘Curse of the Starving Class’ at The MAIN
Bring your art to the trails. The city of Santa Clarita’s 2026 Temporary Trailhead Project is calling artists to create original sculptures that respond to our stunning landscape, open spaces and the everyday flow of explorers. The application deadline is Jan. 26.
Jan. 26: Deadline to Submit Sculptures to the Trailhead Project
Step back in time to 1882 and experience Helen Hunt Jackson’s visit to Rancho Camulos in Piru, which inspired her to use the rancho as a setting for her famous novel "Ramona," 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31.
Jan. 31: Helen Hunt Jackson Returns to Rancho Camulos Reenactment
 The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has announced several improvements ahead of the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
LAHSA Announces Improvements for 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
On Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6-7 p.m. the LA County Library will offer a virtual program entitled "Life Skills for Emerging Adults: Budgeting Basics."
Jan. 21: County Library Virtual Program on Budgeting Basics
Kindred Spirits Wine Bar will hold a ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at 24510 Town Center Drive, #120, Valencia, CA 91355.
Feb. 5: Kindred Spirits Wine Bar Ribbon Cutting
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