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2014 - "Become Ocean" by John Luther Adams (CalArts BFA 1973) named winner of 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Music [story]
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City OK’s Formal Plan to Take Over Hart Park
Friday, Jul 12, 2024

With a 5-0 vote Tuesday night, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to transfer ownership of William S. Hart Park to the city. Next, the Board of Supervisors will have to approve the agreement for it to take effect. The anticipated transfer date...

State Lawmakers Advance Social Media Bills
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — The California Legislature on Monday overwhelmingly approved two bills that would change how social media companies do business. Assembly Bill 3172 — written by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, — would affect social media platforms with over $100 million in...

SCV Chamber Announces 2023 Business Award Recipients
Monday, Jan 22, 2024

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Monday its 2023 Business Award Recipients, who are set to be celebrated at the Awards and Installation event on Friday, Feb. 2, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Logix Federal Credit Union ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: Terrell...

Palmdale Man Arrested in Connection with SCV Deputy’s Death
Monday, Sep 18, 2023

Update as of 1:30 p.m.: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of a 29-year-old Palmdale man in the ambush killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. At a press conference Monday, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna identified Kevin Salazar as the suspect. The motive is unclear...

Bacterial Levels Remain High at Some L.A. County Beaches
Monday, Jul 17, 2023

File photo. Santa Monica Pier. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. Beaches affected...

Ocean Water Quality Advisory in Effect for All L.A. County Beaches
Monday, Jan 9, 2023

Because of the recent rainfall, Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, is cautioning residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains,...

Thursday COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Top 85,000
Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of 18 new deaths and 8,691 new cases countywide, with 195 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,584, county case totals to 3,245,259 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

L.A. County Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary
Thursday, Jun 23, 2022

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. On Thursday, participating Los Angeles County Parks After Dark, including Val Verde Park, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with a highly anticipated girls’ sports clinic and showcase starting at 6 p.m. More than 1,800 girls, ages 5 to 18 will have the...

June 3: Celebration of Life for Charlotte Kleeman
Monday, May 23, 2022

To honor the memory of longtime community leader Charlotte Kleeman, a celebration of life will be held Friday, June 3, at the College of the Canyons University Center, located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Kleeman’s family has requested donations...

Longtime Community Leader Charlotte Kleeman Dies at 85
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Charlotte Kaup Kleeman, 1996 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Valencia. She was 85. Kleeman was born outside of Chicago on February 15, 1937, to Walter H. Kaup, who was a locksmith, and Beulah M. Kaup. The family relocated to North Hollywood where Charlotte attended...

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College of the Canyons swam at the annual Pasadena City College Invitational April 3-5, with the Cougars' three-man team placing seventh in the field of 10 schools. Canyons freshman Sebastian Villalobos made a splash by breaking his own school record in the 100-yard breaststroke event.
Villalobos Resets COC Program Record at PCC Invitational
The Master's University track and field team had a record-breaking day at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational on Saturday, April 12. Multiple school records fell including the men's 400m hurdles and the shot put.
Records Fall at Pomona Track & Field Meet
After knocking off No. 5 Arizona Christian 5-0 Friday morning, The Master's University beach volleyball team got the rematch it wanted against Ottawa University Arizona in the team's first-ever GSAC Championship match.
Beach Falls in GSAC Championship Match
2014 - "Become Ocean" by John Luther Adams (CalArts BFA 1973) named winner of 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Music [story]
John Luther Adams
1935 - Gladys Carter convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting of Frances Walker, of the Placerita Walkers [story]
Gladys Carter
1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
Garces statue
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will hear a request from BluMax Santa Clarita, LLC on amendments to the MetroWalk Specific Plan to expand the housing types allowed and to delay or eliminate the requirement for affordable senior housing.
April 15: Planning Commission to Hear Request to Delay/Eliminate Senior Housing
Be a part of key governance reform changes coming to Los Angeles County. An independent study is underway to identify strengths and challenges of the county’s current governance model.
April 17: County Governance Reform ‘Listening Session’ at COC
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to Eggstravaganza, a free, community event at Central Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
April 19: Hop into Spring at Eggstravaganza
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has announced the largest gift in its 64-year history, a transformative $16 million donation from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders.
Providence Holy Cross Receives Record $16M Gift to Enhance Trauma Care
The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.
Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health
A Mother's Day Eve Evening of Enchantment and Magic wine pairing dinner at Le Chene French Cuisine will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 10: Le Chene Offers Special Mother’s Day Eve Show
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), has announced a package of bills focused on affordability, tax relief, consumer protections and lowering costs.
Schiavo Introduces Package of Tax Relief, Consumer Protection Bills
1987 - Ramona Chapel and Red Schoolhouse relocated to Santa Clarita History Center in Hart Park [story]
Red Schoolhouse
Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season and will host a hiring event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
April 12: Hurricane Harbor Hiring Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration, Thursday, May 1 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Originales Bar and Grill.
May 1: Latino Business Alliance ‘Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Sanaya Beauty, Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
April 30: Sanaya Beauty Studio Grand Opening
The unmistakable sights, sounds and flavors of the Old West are making their way back to William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321 and you do not have to wait long.
Laurene Weste | Where the West Comes to Life: The 29th Annual Cowboy Festival
Visit the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia branch, 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 14 for a paws-itively delightful new program, "Paws to Connect: Adults and Animals."
April 14: ‘Paws to Connect’ at Valencia Library
Special Needs Athletes and Peers Sports will host its Food and Wine Tasting with Salt Creek Grille Fundraiser and Blues Music event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8.
May 8: SNAP Sports Food, Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Salt Creek
College of the Canyons will host Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp, with registration for two sessions now open to boys and girls entering third through eighth grade.
June 16-19, 23-26: Howard Fisher’s Cougar Basketball Camp
The College of the Canyons women's volleyball program invites girls and boys ages 8-14 to participate in the 2025 COC Summer Volleyball Camp, with two sessions beginning in July.
July 21-24, 28-31: COC Volleyball Summer Camp
The Valley Industry Association will host a luncheon Friday, April 18, on the topic of "An Innovative California Community for the 21st Century."
April 18: Valencia by FivePoint VIA Luncheon
College of the Canyons women's basketball will host the 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp June 27-28 at Lee Smelser Court in the Cougar Cage.
June 27-28: Women’s Basketball to Host 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp
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