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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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Supes Boost Mental Health Services to Veterans
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Mark Ridley-Thomas on Tuesday that provides funding and additional mental health services for veterans. The motion calls for the Department of Mental Health to fund and implement a countywide Veteran Peer...

Saugus High Suspect Dies; 1 Victim was Nephew of LASD Officer
Friday, Nov 15, 2019

Nathaniel Tennosuke Berhow, 16, the suspect in Thursday’s deadly shooting at Saugus High School, died at 3:32 p.m. Friday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials. Berhow’s mother was with her son at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital at the time of his death, officials...

Saugus Grads Set Up Fund to Aid Recovery, Healing

Two Saugus High School graduates set up a GoFundMe crowdfunding account to aid people affected by Thursday’s shooting at the school, and as of early Friday afternoon, 333 people had donated nearly $15,000. Bianca Lorenz and Kaylee (Rabjohn) Peterson, both educators now, created the fundraiser Thursday...

Officials Weigh in on Saugus High School Shooting
Thursday, Nov 14, 2019

Public officials released statements and posted comments to social media Thursday in the wake of the Saugus High School shooting Thursday morning. City of Santa Clarita: “Families in our community have suffered unimaginable loss and pain this morning. Our hearts and minds are with the victims,...

Community Reaches Out to Those Affected by Saugus High Shooting

The Santa Clarita community responded quickly to come to the aid of those affected by the shootings at Saugus High School Thursday morning. Classes and several events have also been canceled or rescheduled. We’ll update this list as more information becomes available. Vigil: A vigil is set for...

SCE Power Shutoffs Affect Thousands in SCV Monday
Monday, Oct 28, 2019

As of 4 p.m. Monday, electric power was shut off to more than 8,000 Los Angeles County residents, including areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, due to high winds, according to SCE’s Public Safety Power Shutoff website. Click the links for Southern California Edison’s maps to areas without...

Tick Fire – Monday Update: 78% Contained, Evacuations Lifted, Roads Open

The Tick Fire is 78% contained after scorching 4,615 acres of brush, destroying 29 structures and injuring four firefighters, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials reported at 7 a.m. Monday. All evacuations have been lifted and all roads have been reopened. The Red Cross evacuation center at...

Tick Fire at 4,050 Acres with 10% Containment, Several Evacuations Remain
Friday, Oct 25, 2019

As of 7 p.m. Friday, the Tick Fire was downgraded to 4,050 acres with 10 percent containment, according to the LACoFD and LASD incident Update. Approximately 10,000 structures remain threatened, six have been destroyed and seven have been damaged. Areas that have been repopulated: * Between Whites Canyon...

Saddleridge Fire 83% Contained, National Forest Area Still Closed
Monday, Oct 21, 2019

The Saddleridge Fire was 83% contained and a section of the Angeles National Forest remained closed due to the fire as of Sunday 7 p.m., according to an update from the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire’s cause remains under investigation as firefighters from the LAFD, the Los Angeles County...

Nov. 1: Santa Clarita Artists Association Art Classic, Gala Fundraiser

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will present its 30th Annual Art Classic and Gala Fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The events will take place in the Hyatt’s Grand Ballroom. The Art Classic exhibit will be open to the public and free during...

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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
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