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1864 - L.A. Star newspaper report: County supervisors have accepted Beale's Cut as complete [story]
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Kathryn Barger | Bridge to Home Beam Signing
Friday, Jul 14, 2023

A few weeks ago, we learned that homelessness rose 9% in Los Angeles County over the last year to 75,518 people. This heart-wrenching statistic reaffirmed what I’ve been saying all along: funding alone won’t solve the crisis on our streets. We need supportive services to address the underlying...

Keeping Up with Kathryn Barger | Fourth of July Fun
Friday, Jul 7, 2023

Dear Friends, The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays throughout the year. People of all ages are decked out in red, white and blue for festivities, fireworks and fun with their family and friends in celebration of freedom. I was glad to join residents in Duarte, Santa Clarita and San Marino...

Barger Releases Statement on Approved $43.4 Billion Budget
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023

On Monday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $43.4-billion budget. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose Fifth District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, issued the following statement after the Board’s approval of final changes to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 County budget: “With...

Keeping Up with Kathryn Barger | Ensuring Care in Santa Clarita
Monday, Jun 12, 2023

Dear Friends, I am deeply committed to investing in accessible and affordable health care for residents. This week, the Northeast Valley Health Corporation celebrated the opening of their new Santa Clarita Valley Dental & Wellness Center. In the next year, the center will serve 20,000 residents as...

Keeping Up With Kathryn Barger | Tribute to Veterans
Monday, Jun 5, 2023

Dear Friends, Last weekend marked the Fifth District’s 25th annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families, featuring the theme “A Family Tradition.” I’m proud of how our community rallied together to celebrate the extraordinary veterans in our County, honor the memories of fallen...

Barger Reacts to $8M High Desert Corridor Rail Project Grant
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement that awarded $8 million for the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail Project from Cycle 6 of the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Grant Program: “This...

Keeping Up with Kathryn Barger | Art is for Everyone
Monday, Apr 3, 2023

Dear Friends, Art makes life brighter, both for artists and for audiences. At our next Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 4, I’m proud to coauthor a motion that declares April as Arts Month in Los Angeles County. To start the celebration, and to honor Developmental Disabilities Awareness...

Keeping Up With Kathryn Barger | Supporting Young Adults with Special Needs
Monday, Feb 27, 2023

Dear Friends, This week, I gathered with community partners who are passionate about preparing our youth for their futures. On Tuesday, I joined Carousel Ranch for their Ready to Work! graduation at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. The program equips young adults with special needs with...

Keeping Up with Kathryn Barger | Co-Chair for NACo’s New Mental Health Commission
Monday, Feb 20, 2023

Dear Friends, This week, I joined the National Association of Counties for their Legislative Conference in D.C. During the conference, I was proud to share that I’ll be serving as co-chair for NACo’s new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The commission of 14 leaders will...

Kathryn Barger | Keeping up with Kathryn
Friday, Feb 3, 2023

One of my favorite aspects of the Fifth District is how many beautiful outdoor areas we have to enjoy. Through the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, residents can learn about plants and animals close to home. This week, we celebrated the opening of the brand new Placerita Canyon...

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Lucky Luke Brewing in collaboration with Color Me Mine will host a St. Patrick's Day themed mug painting class "Pints & Paints," Thursday, March 12 6-9 p.m.
March 12: Color Me Mine ‘Pints & Paints’ at Lucky Luke Brewing
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host its general meeting at the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room on Monday, March 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 16: SCAA General Meeting, Live Demonstration
Pocock Brewing Company will host a St. Patrick's Day Festival, "Irish Fest," noon-10 p.m. Saturday, March 14 and noon-9 p.m. Sunday, March 15.
March 14-15: ‘Irish Fest’ at Pocock Brewing Company
College of the Canyons baseball opened up Western State Conference, South Division play with an 11-4 home victory over West L.A. College at Mike Gillespie Field on Tuesday, March 3.
Cougars Open Conference Schedule 11-4 Over West L.A. College
College of the Canyons softball scored its go-ahead run in the third inning, then held on the rest of the way for 2-1 victory over Moorpark College at Whitten Field on Tuesday, March 3.
Cougars Get Back in Win Column 2-1 Over Moorpark College
College of the Canyons men's golf won its second consecutive Western State Conference tourney with an eight-stroke victory at Cypress Ridge Golf Club on Monday, March 2.
Canyons Stacks Second Conference Victory at Cypress Ridge
Spring is a season of new beginnings, longer days and renewed energy.
Bill Miranda | Spring into The Cuuuuube, Keep Santa Clarita Moving
Hannah Ulibarri placed third and Wes Opliger finished in fourth as The Master's University golf teams competed in the RMC Intercollegiate in Lake Las Vegas, Nev. March 3-4, with the men finishing in fifth and the women in sixth.
Ulibarri Places Third at RMC Intercollegiate
Wednesday, March 4, the opening day of the 2026 NAIA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, was a massive success for The Master's University swimmers competing in the first four relays of the four-day event held in Elkhart, Indiana.
First Day of Swim Nationals puts Four TMU Relays on Podiums
The Master's University beach volleyball team dominated in the sand on Wednesday, March 4, defeating No. 5 Hope International 5-0 at the TMU Beach Volleyball Courts.
Mustangs Sweep Royals on Beach
In celebration of Earth Day, the city of Santa Clarita invites residents to take part in the annual Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, April 25 from 8-11 a.m. Online registration is required and opens March 6.
March 6: Registration Opens for Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free, two-part webinar as part of the Veterans, Military and Spouses Series on Thursday, March 12 from 1-3:15 p.m.
March 12: Free, Two-Part Business Webinar in Veterans, Military, Spouses Series
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong>1864</strong> - L.A. Star newspaper report: County supervisors have accepted Beale's Cut as complete [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ripley13.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]</span><br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ripley13.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ap0625.jpg" alt="Beale's Cut" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The California Department of Education announced today that it is engaging in conversations alongside its partners to redesign the high school experience.
CDE Highlights Efforts to Redesign High School Experience in California
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Lamonte Alan Oliney.
LASD Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Man, Lamonte Alan Oliney
Rachel Kranson, director of Jewish studies and associate professor of religious studies at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the relationships between Jewish and Catholic communities for California State University, Northridge’s 13th Annual Maurice Amado Foundation Lecture in Jewish Ethics.
March 9: CSUN Amado Lecture to Discuss Meaningful Jewish-Catholic Relationships
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present "Canyon Country History Captured" by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, 2026, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
‘Canyon Country History Captured’ Exhibition at the Canyon Country Community Center
Registration remains open for more than 340 short-term classes still available during the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester.
Registration Open for Short-Term Classes at College of the Canyons
The city of Santa Clarita will open Spring Recreation Registration on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m., offering a wide variety of seasonal classes and programs, including Camp Clarita, Summer Youth Basketball and Primetime Preschool enrollment.
March 10: Registration Opens for City Spring Recreation Programs
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel are responding to assist the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station with a barricaded male, adult armed suspect.
Update: Barricaded Suspect Safely Taken Into Custody in Saugus
Kaiser Permanente recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley with a check presentation at the organization’s Newhall clubhouse, highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV. highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $10,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Club of SCV
<strong>1940</strong> - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank">story</a>] <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2676t.jpg" alt="Marines Fly High" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The 30th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back in town and the city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success by assisting with different activities during the event.
Volunteers Needed for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
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