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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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SCV Deputies Cite 3 for Public Drinking in Newhall
Friday, Apr 19, 2019

Several patrol units from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station seen traveling on Railroad Avenue toward Highway 14 just after 4 p.m. Friday were out to apprehend “three male blacks,” according to Det. O’Brian, the watch commander. Further details would not be available until...

Malfunctioning A/C Unit Prompts Evacuation on Avenue Crocker
Monday, Sep 10, 2018

A two-story commercial building in the Valencia Industrial Center was evacuated for approximately half an hour Monday morning as Los Angeles County firefighters searched for the cause of smoke inside the building. Firefighters arrived at 28309 Avenue Crocker at 9:37 a.m. and determined a malfunctioning...

Supes Call for Resentencing Plan for Minor Cannabis Convictions
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday calling on the Office of Cannabis Management and various Los Angeles County departments and community stakeholders to develop a countywide plan to facilitate the resentencing of minor cannabis convictions. Under Proposition...

Knight Joins Congressional Colleagues to Pass $400M Budget Deal
Friday, Feb 9, 2018

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a $400 billion budget deal that sharply boosts spending and swells the federal deficit, just hours after last-minute opposition by congressional Democrats and tea party conservatives threatened to scuttle the deal. “This will bring to an end the months-long...

Coroner ID’s Man Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on 210 Freeway
Friday, Jan 26, 2018

Fontana resident Daniel Castillo, 69, was the motorist killed in a crash with a wrong-way driver from Santa Clarita on the 210 freeway in Claremont on Monday, according to Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner officials. “He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:15 p.m. on Monday,...

Small Brush Fire in Newhall Quickly Doused
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a 1/4-acre brush fire in Newhall early Wednesday afternoon. A call came in shortly before noon, and at 12:09 p.m., Engine 73 was on the scene in the 25000 block of Green Mill/Happy Valley Dr., according to the L.A. County Fire public...

Cascione Tops 2018 Foothill Girls’ Cross-Country Pre-Season Picks
Monday, Jan 15, 2018

Saugus High School senior Jacqueline Cascione is the top pick for the 2018 Foothill League girls’ cross country season, according to Brando’s Blog, compiled by Santa Clarita Valley athlete-journalist Brandon Jauregui. Here’s the preview: TEAM Saugus – Voted the greatest high school...

33 Rabid Bats Found in LA County, 25 in SCV
Thursday, Jan 4, 2018

Los Angeles County officials are reporting 33 rabid bats have been found in Los Angeles County, of which 25 were in Santa Clarita. The report was last updated Dec. 11, 2017. The report concluded 29 bats were found at homes, one at a school, two were found at businesses and one found in a park. Three...

Deputies Seek Suspect After Alleged Assault with Handgun
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly struck a man with a handgun after breaking into the man’s garage in Valencia early Wednesday morning. “A male adult was the victim,” said Lt. Leo Bauer, SCV Sheriff’s Station watch...

1 SCV Resident Killed, Many Others Wounded in Las Vegas Shooting
Monday, Oct 2, 2017

Numerous Santa Clarita Valley residents took to social media early Monday morning — some reporting loved ones who were safe after the Las Vegas shooting and some who had been injured. ——————- John Phippen of Santa Clarita was killed in the Las Vegas shooting. Phippen...

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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.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
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.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
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.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
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. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
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 Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
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.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
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.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
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.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
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.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
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.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
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. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
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