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1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story


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Monday, Oct 17, 2011

The Santa Clarita Activities Center will be the venue for a community job fair Thursday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the city of Santa Clarita and the county Department of Public and Social Services, the fair is geared toward foster youth...

Forum Teaches Nonprofits Best Use of Social Media
Sunday, Oct 16, 2011

Diana Meyer Local expert Diana Meyer of Meyer Marketing Intelligence will teach local nonprofit organizations how to make the best use of social media at the next educational forum hosted by the SCV Nonprofit Leadership Network. Meyer will identify the characteristics of the major demographic segments...

Hart Board to Honor Classified Staff of the Year

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is slated Wednesday to recognize 20 individuals as classified employees of the year. One honoree was selected by the staff at each of the district’s 20 sites, including administration and alternative schools. Employees were picked for...

RedTempt Performs Thursday Night at Drifters
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011

Flavia and The RedTempt will perform Thursday, Oct. 20, at 9:30 p.m. at Drifters bar in Canyon Country. With Flavia Watson on vocals, Chris Pucher on guitar, Caroline Cirone on bass, Nick Baker on drums, Jamie Reibl on sax and Rich Brown on keyboard, The RedTempt offers a mix of blues, funk, rock, Latin,...

What do Ukrainian egg decorating, mystery shopping and computer malware protection have in common? All are being offered as classes this year by the Hart District’s Golden Oak Adult School, located on the campus of Placerita Junior High School in Newhall. Last week the California Department of...

Friday, Oct 14, 2011

The McBean bus transfer station could become a park-and-ride facility for commuters if the Santa Clarita Planning Commission green-lights the project Tuesday. The current McBean Regional Transit Center behind the Shell gas station at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard has no parking places. The 12-bay...

Sen. Sharon Runner Slips, Fractures Elbow, Tailbone

Sen. Sharon Runner Sen. Sharon Runner slipped and broke her elbow and fractured her tailbone last week during a “friendly sports competition with family,” her office announced Friday. She is scheduled for surgery Monday to repair her elbow. The fractured tailbone will take a few weeks to heal and...

Antonovich Honored for Support of Parks, Open Space
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011

Antonovich (right) with county Parks Director Russ Guiney. Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich was honored Wednesday for his work to preserve open space and expand recreational opportunities. The honors came from People For Parks, an Encino-based nonprofit organization formed in 1989 to promote...

Nov. 17 SCV Chamber Lunch Features Business Experts [VIDEO]
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s next luncheon will feature a panel of five distinguished business experts who will impart their wisdom on topics ranging from labor law to OSHA compliance and real estate leasing. The luncheon will take place Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia...

Monday, Oct 10, 2011

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is slated to award an $800,000 contract Tuesday for the construction of a 4-acre park at 21380 Copper Hill Drive in unincorporated Saugus. C.S. Legacy Construction of Chino was determined to be the lowest of 24 bidders after an underbidder failed to file a...

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As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks.
City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
COC Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success
The city of Santa Clarita will host the grand opening of the Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the center at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Dec. 9: Valencia Community Center Grand Opening
Join a community discussion on retail theft Monday, Dec. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. featuring California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and a panel of industry experts.
Dec. 16: Community Conversation on Retail Theft with Pilar Schiavo
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Dec. 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period
The 4th Annual Newhall Holiday Marketplace will take place 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall CA, 91321.
Dec. 8:  Newhall Holiday Marketplace
College of the Canyons will enter the postseason as the No. 12 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs.
No. 12 Canyons Women’s Volleyball to Begin 3C2A SoCal Regionals
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives.
Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
For the first time in The Master's University athletics history, a team has won the NAIA national championship. The women's cross country team finished ahead of Taylor University by one point to win the NAIA women's cross country national championship Friday, Nov. 22, at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.
TMU Women’s Cross Country Wins National Championship, Men Fourth
The California Department of Public Health is warning the public to avoid consuming one batch of cream top, whole raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a retail sample.
Raw Milk Recall Due to Bird Flu Virus
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host the "Winner’s Circle Art Show" at the Acton Agua Dulce Public Library, starting Saturday, Jan. 11-Saturday, Feb. 22.
‘Winners Circle Art Show’ at Acton Agua Dulce Library
1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has reported that there are less than 20,000 ballots remaining to be counted in the Los Angeles County area.
Election ’24 Recap: Less Than 20,000 Votes Remain to be Tallied in County
2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
Ruth Newhall
1931 - Fall Roundup held at Hoot Gibson's Saugus Rodeo [story]
Hoot Gibson's 1931 Saugus Rodeo
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a fundraising event, "Holidayland" with mid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Dec. 8: ‘Charles Phoenix Holidayland’ at Newhall Family Theatre
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