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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 10, 2011

Construction activity across the city of Santa Clarita for the latest reporting period was off the pace set a year ago, and more homes have been selling lately but at lower prices, according to a report published Monday by  the SCV Economic Development Corp. The report said no new commercial building...

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected to accept a new $150,000 grant Tuesday from the state Office of Traffic Safety to fund eight DUI checkpoints, 12 saturation patrols to deter drunk driving and other programs to increase safety. The state provides funding annually for the city’s DUI and...

Sierra Hillbillies Celebrate 44 Years
Friday, Oct 7, 2011

The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club celebrated its 44th anniversary of promoting American folk dance in the Santa Clarita Valley on Sept. 9. Dale Hoppers called the dance and Cindy Mower cued the rounds. There were more than eight squares on the floor with 36 club members and 33 guests...

Oct. 12: Massage Envy Spas Donating Proceeds to Fight Arthritis

The Massage Envy chain of therapeutic massage spas has joined forces with the Arthritis Foundation to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On World Arthritis Day, October 12, Massage Envy will donate $10 from every one-hour massage and...

Thursday, Oct 6, 2011

Mission Valley Bank will host a free breakfast workshop Thursday, Nov. 10, with an expert in hiring tax credits. Charles Lee of Reliant Tax Consulting will discuss the latest developments in state and federal hiring tax credits that could positively impact your business. Lee and his partners have successfully...

SCV Chamber LunchNET Oct. 18 at Margarita’s

For those seeking a lower-cost alternative to the VIA luncheon the same day, the SCV Chamber of Commerce will hold its next LunchNET networking event Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd. The LunchNET series provides a great way for entrepreneurs...

SCV Economic Growth in Focus at October VIA Luncheon

Leaders from the organizations driving economic development in the Santa Clarita Valley will participate in panel discussion at October’s monthly luncheon of the Valley Industry Association. Moderated by Peter Bellas, dean of economic development at College of the Canyons, the talk will outline...

FDA Approves SCV Maker’s Hand Paralysis Therapy Device
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011

Photo: Bioness Inc. U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the way for a Valencia biotech firm to market a therapeutic device that helps restore hand functionality in patients suffering from paralysis. Bioness Inc., located in the Rye Canyon Business Park, made the announcement Tuesday. Later...

Monday, Oct 3, 2011

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car Monday shortly after 4 p.m. near the intersection of Crossglade Avenue and Pleasantdale Street in Canyon Country. The boy apparently did not receive life-threatening injuries. Paramedics treated him at the scene and decided to airlift him from Sierra Vista Junior...

Skinny Little Twits Unplug Saturday at the Cellar
Saturday, Oct 1, 2011

The Skinny Little Twits will perform in an all-acoustic concert Saturday night at 8 at the Cellar Wine and Beer Restaurant (formerly All Corked Up) in the Centre Pointe business park, 26340 Diamond Place. The local band features Mike Pieper, Chris Cardenas and Rich Mortlock on guitar and vocals, Theo...

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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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