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‘SCVTV’s Community Corner’ Wins Award of Excellence in National Competition

Thursday, Sep 7, 2023

The City-County Communications and Marketing Association has named SCVTV’s Community Corner the “Award of Excellence” for the 2023 Savvy Awards, a national competition. The Savvy Awards have represented the best in government communications for more than 30 years. Work produced between Jan.1,...

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SCVTV’s ‘Finding Art’ Wins Silver at 44th Annual Telly Awards

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The SCVTV production team is proud to announce that “Finding Art: ‘Circle Song’ Community Tile Wall” won a Silver award at the 44th Annual Telly Awards. The piece, which can be viewed here, follows the process of artist Katy Krantz, who was selected to design a ceramic tile wall mural, located...

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North Fire Stands at 640 Acres; All Evacuations Lifted

Thursday, Apr 29, 2021

The North Fire, which erupted shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Castaic, currently stands at 640 acres (downgraded from 650) and 25 percent containment, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. All evacuations were lifted by 10:00 p.m. Wednesday. LACoFD said crews will face high temperatures,...

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Lackey at Home in Palmdale Recovering from COVID-19

Friday, Jul 17, 2020

California Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) is recovering at his home in Palmdale after more than a week in the hospital due to COVID-19. Lackey, 61, was hospitalized at Palmdale on Sunday, July 5 with COVID-related complications, George Andrews, his chief of staff, reported on Wednesday. “He’s...

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Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 1,071 New Cases in L.A. County, Total 2,762 Cases in SCV

Monday, Jun 15, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed 1,071 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths due to the virus countywide, with a total of 2,762 cases reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since the pandemic began, 1 more local case than reported Sunday. In the SCV, 26 people have...

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Sunday COVID-19 Roundup: 102 New Cases in SCV, 63,844 Total Countywide

Sunday, Jun 7, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Sunday confirmed 1,523 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 new deaths due to the virus countywide, with a total of 2,203 cases reported in the Santa Clarita Valley since the pandemic began, 102 more than reported Saturday. The high number of cases is due...

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Friday COVID-19 Roundup: 131 New SCV Cases, Another Fatality

Friday, Jun 5, 2020

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Friday 1,445 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 new deaths due to the virus countywide, and the 22nd death in the Santa Clarita Valley since the pandemic began. The latest SCV resident to die lived in the city of Santa Clarita, according to Public...

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Hart District Disavows Ties to Former Coach

Thursday, Jun 4, 2020

William S. Hart Union High School District sent an email to parents regarding a social media post by a former Saugus High School volunteer football coach, in which “target practice” was mentioned in reference to the Santa Clarita protest Thursday. Saugus resident Tony Moore, owner of Moore...

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Stabbing Incidents in Newhall Leave 1 Dead; Detectives Investigating

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a man in Newhall on Friday at approximately 11:33 p.m. Santa Clarita Valley photojournalist Ryan Gilley of Two8nine Media reported from the scene: “Deputies first got a call for an assault...

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SCV Traffic Woes Continue as Foothill Boulevard Remains Closed

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019

Story and photos by Jason M. Jones Traffic in and out of the Santa Clarita Valley remained snarled this week, in part due to the continued closure of Foothill Boulevard, stretching from its intersection at Sierra Highway to Balboa Boulevard in Sylmar. As of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, barriers were still...

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May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.	May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.	Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.	CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.	May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.	$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.	May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Today in SCV History (April 26) 1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]	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: