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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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LA County OK’s $53M Settlement in Jail Strip Search Suit

Friday, Jul 19, 2019

Los Angeles County has agreed to its largest-ever largest payout — $53 million — to settle a 2010 class-action lawsuit over strip search practices of prisoners at the Sheriff’s Department’s Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood. As part of an agreement filed Tuesday in a lawsuit...

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Blue Star Ranch Seeks Donations to Fund Move

Wednesday, Jul 17, 2019

The nonprofit Blue Star Ranch in Saugus, which provides free services to local military veterans and their families, is seeking donations to help pay for a move to a larger facility. The all-volunteer organization, dedicated to assisting post-combat veterans with post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD,...

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State, Local Interests Spar Over Sea-Level Rise

Monday, Jul 15, 2019

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Elected officials from cities and counties up and down coastal California agreed with state officials that sea-level rise as a result of climate change is “happening now.” The California Coastal Commission and elected representatives from 12 state counties met Friday to discuss...

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Alan Barbakow, SCV Orthodontist, Man of Year, Dead at 77

Friday, Jul 5, 2019

Dr. Alan Z. Barbakow, D.D.S., the Santa Clarita Valley’s first orthodontist and a longtime community leader and supporter of the arts, died in Santa Monica Friday morning. He was 77. Barbakow had been in declining health for about five years and had just celebrated his birthday Monday, Rabbi Mark...

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The Further Adventures of Carl Boyer, Part 2: India

Friday, Jun 21, 2019

When Santa Clarita city father, teacher, genealogist, philanthropist and world traveler Carl Boyer was asked which of the 150-plus countries he had visited was his favorite, he would say India, without hesitation. “I often heard him comment, ‘If I could have a return trip to only one country...

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The Further Adventures of Carl Boyer, Part 1

Monday, Jun 10, 2019

While Santa Clarita founding father Carl Boyer dedicated his life to making the Santa Clarita Valley a better place to live, work and play, he also had an expansive world view and loved travel and adventure. But experiencing different places and cultures was just part of the attraction. He also saw opportunities...

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Carl Boyer, Santa Clarita City Founder, Dies at 81

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Former Mayor Carl Boyer III, teacher, genealogist, historian, author, philanthropist and City of Santa Clarita founding father, died Wednesday morning surrounded by his family. He was 81. Boyer had been in declining health and most recently was in hospice in Saugus, not far from his residence in Newhall. “Our...

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AADUSD-Chartered Valiant Academy to Close After Indictments

A grand jury in San Diego has indicted 11 people connected with 13 California charter schools, including Valiant Preparatory Academy, an online high school chartered by the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, on multiple criminal charges. Sean McManus, 46, Jason Schrock, 44, the CEO and president...

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CalArts, CSUN on Variety’s List of Best Film Schools for 2019

Monday, May 20, 2019

California Insitute of the Arts in Valencia and California State University, Northridge in the San Fernando Valley are among the top U.S. film schools listed in Variety’s “Best Film Schools for 2019” report. The venerable entertainment trade publication surveyed top universities offering...

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City Moves to Hire New Recreation, Community Services Director

Monday, Apr 29, 2019

More than a year and a half after Rick Gould announced he was retiring as the city of Santa Clarita’s longtime director of Recreation, Community Service, Arts and Open Space, the city is moving to hire a permanent replacement to head the department. The city has streamlined the title to Recreation...

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Today in SCV History (July 4) 1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]	Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.	Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.	Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year 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.	County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program 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.	The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID 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.	L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.	Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors 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.	State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation 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).	County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:	Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires 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:
Today in SCV History (July 3) 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]	Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday 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.	Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee 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.	MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies 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.	Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group 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.	DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access 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.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program 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.	Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree 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.	Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV 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.	Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive 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.	Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.