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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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Friday, Sep 30, 2011

The Santa Clarita Valley’s water suppliers have been approved to receive more than $7 million from the California Department of Water Resources to help fund a local water recycling program, invasive species removal and other conservation projects. The Castaic Lake Water Agency made the announcement...

McKeon Comments on Death of Terrorist Leader

One week after hosting the manufacturers of drones at an expo in Washington, D.C., Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon issued the following statement on Friday’s confirmation of the death of al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed by a drone in Yemen: “A dangerous terrorist is dead,...

Antonovich Warns of Coming Spike in Crime

Antonovich Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich has turned up the rhetoric in his criticism of Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to shift state prison parolees to county supervision starting Saturday. “With overcrowded (county) jails housing misdemeanants only serving 20 percent of their time...

Runner: After Shift, No More Prison Time for Child Abuse, Other Felonies
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011

Sen. Sharon Runner Blasting Gov. Jerry Brown’s Oct. 1 prisoner shift as a “social experiment that simply won’t work,” Sen. Sharon Runner released a list of some of the 500 felonies that will no longer lead to state prison time. Under Brown’s “realignment” plan, which was part...

Stampede! at OutWest Concert Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011

Steve and Terri Taylor are Stampede! The Western music duo Stampede! will hit the stage Saturday at 8 p.m. as the OutWest Concert Series returns to Bobbi and Jim Bell’s boutique and cultural center in Old Town Newhall. Hailing from Utah, Stampede! is the husband-and-wife team of upright bassist...

Jaycees Celebrate Oktoberfest, Invite New Members

The Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCI-Santa Clarita Valley) will celebrate Oktoberfest at Mixers Lounge this Sunday, Oct. 2. The evening features tastings of more than 60 beers, gourmet sausages and music on the patio. Closing time Sunday is midnight. Mixers is at 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road. Then, Oct....

Stevenson Ranch Library: Where Should It Go?

The community is invited to attend a meeting to help determine where future county library in Stevenson Ranch should be located. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the West Ranch Town Council  and the County of Los Angeles Public Library will hold the third in a series of “needs assessment” meetings to hear...

McKeon Hires New Communications Director

Alissa McCurley U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon announced Wednesday he has hired Alissa McCurley as his new communication director. McCurley started Tuesday in his Washington, D.C. office. “Alissa will be an experienced and knowledgeable addition to the staff serving the people of the 25th District,”...

GOP Club Makes Endorsements in SCV School Board Races
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011

Local members of the California Republican Assembly announced their endorsements Tuesday for SCV school and college board seats in the Nov. 8 election. The CRA is the largest statewide volunteer organization chartered by the California Republican Party. Bob Haueter, deputy chief of staff to Rep. Howard...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday by Mayor Michael D. Antonovich calling on the state to fast-track the approval process for hospitals, police and fire stations, schools and other public and nonprofit buildings. “The State Legislature has the same responsibility...

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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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