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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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TMU’s Shackelford named NAIA Player of the Year
Thursday, Jun 6, 2019

At some point in the middle of the madness, amid an almost unprecedented barrage of tape-measure home runs, Aaron Shackelford was asked whether he could have envisioned his senior year unfolding like this. “No,” said The Master’s University shortstop. “Not in my wildest dreams.” Shackelford...

TMU’s Lepre Named NAIA First-Team All-American

Talk about an instant impact: In his one season at Master’s, Anthony Lepre (pictured above) produced one of the greatest single-season performances in the history of the program. Lepre tallied 28 home runs, 80 RBIs and a team-high .438 batting average. Tuesday, he was named a first-team NAIA All-American. “It...

TMU’s Nalbandyan Repeats as NAIA All-American in 400 Hurdles
Monday, May 27, 2019

Seanna Nalbandyan (pictured above) banished any thought of how fast, or slow, she might finish Saturday’s 400-meter hurdle final at NAIA nationals in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Master’s University sophomore was on the cusp of becoming the second Mustang ever to earn All-American honors in...

Pacheco Surges to 5K Final at NAIA Nationals

By Mason Nesbitt, TMU Sports Information Director The plan was not outrageously ambitious. Stephen Pacheco’s goal entering Friday’s prelim was to finish in fifth or sixth place of his heat. Doing so would secure a place in Saturday’s 5,000-meter final and conserve enough energy to succeed...

Nalbandyan Advances to 400 Hurdles Final at NAIA Nationals

By Mason Nesbitt, TMU Sports Information Director Seanna Nalbandyan (pictured above) found herself in a familiar place with a familiar foe on Thursday, the opening day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Nalbandyan walked to the starting line in a 400-meter hurdles...

Penalbar Misses Cut at NAIA Nationals
Thursday, May 23, 2019

By Mason Nesbitt, Sports Information Director Robert Penalber is fairly confident that before long very little of what transpired on the course this week, or over the last four years for that matter, will be remembered. “Sooner or later, everyone will forget what you did, what you shot or something...

TMU’s Penalbar Sets Sights on NAIA Nationals
Thursday, May 16, 2019

By: Mason Nesbitt, Sports Information Director At one point during last month’s Golden State Athletic Conference championship, someone asked Robert Penalber what he was shooting through 15-odd holes. The Master’s University senior didn’t know. “That’s a byproduct of staying...

Watson Signing Was 2 Years in the Making for TMU Swim
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Much has happened in the two years since Brandon Watson first visited Master’s and expressed interest in swimming for the Mustangs. TMU qualified four relays and two individuals for NAIA nationals in 2019, its first season, and has already added to a strong core of athletes with a flurry of signings. Now,...

Master’s Swim Signs Mid-Distance Freestyler Sara Barcelos

Sara Barcelos will help usher in a new stage in the building of The Master’s University swimming and diving program. Barcelos, a Fresno-area native and a recent Master’s signee, is expected to establish the Mustang women in mid-distance races. She primarily swims the 200- and 500-yard freestyle. “We’re...

TMU’s Harris, Pacheco Hit PR’s at Oxy Invite
Monday, May 13, 2019

By Mason Nesbitt, TMU Sports Information Director On more than one occasion this season, Master’s coach Zach Schroeder sat down with Justin Harris to discuss the junior’s most recent performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. They explored what went well, what went wrong and the level...

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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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