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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
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Brown Taps Burke to Continue on Caltrans Board
| Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013
Yvonne Burke

Yvonne Burke

Gov. Jerry Brown has nominated Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, 80, of Los Angeles, for reappointment to the California Transportation Commission, where she has served since 2010.

Burke served as a Los Angeles County supervisor from 1992 to 2008. She was a partner at Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue from 1987 to 1992 and partner at Burke, Robinson and Pearman from 1982 to 1987.

Burke represented Los Angeles County’s 4th district from 1979 to 1982. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1972 to 1978, in the California State Assembly from 1967 to 1972, and as a member of the Regents of the University of California from 1986 to 1992.

Burke is a member of the Amtrak Board of Directors. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

The position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Burke is a Democrat.
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Dec. 19: Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting

Dec. 19: Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, Carl Boyer Room.
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L.A. County Files Lawsuit Against Chiquita Canyon Landfill Owners

L.A. County Files Lawsuit Against Chiquita Canyon Landfill Owners
Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced today that Los Angeles county has filed a lawsuit against the owners and operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, seeking to address ongoing environmental and public health hazards caused by the landfill’s operations and seek relief for impacted communities under siege.
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Public Health Launches Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program

Public Health Launches Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program
Monday, Dec 16, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched the Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program, an initiative designed by the Medical Debt Coalition, which is working together to address the growing crisis of medical debt that disproportionately affects vulnerable communities across the county.
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Dec. 28-29: AV Indian Museum Features Artist Cecelia Begay

Dec. 28-29: AV Indian Museum Features Artist Cecelia Begay
Friday, Dec 13, 2024
California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park will feature artist Cecelia Begay (Diné Navajo) on Dec. 28 and Dec. 29.
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Suspected H5 Bird Flu in L.A. County Cats That Drank Recalled Milk

Suspected H5 Bird Flu in L.A. County Cats That Drank Recalled Milk
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
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Today in SCV History (Dec. 18)
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
Dec. 19: Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, Carl Boyer Room.
Dec. 19: Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
FTC Bans Junk Fees on Event Tickets, Hotel Stays
The Federal Trade Commission is banning hidden fees charged for event tickets and hotel stays, the agency announced Tuesday, citing a recent rise in customer complaints of bait-and-switch pricing.
FTC Bans Junk Fees on Event Tickets, Hotel Stays
Castaic School Board Elects Mayreen Burk as Board President for 2025
The Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees held their Annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. At that meeting the Board members elected officers and representatives of the Board for 2025.
Castaic School Board Elects Mayreen Burk as Board President for 2025
Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus Hosts Adopt-a-Gibbon Program
The Gibbon Conservation Center’s “Adopt a Gibbon” program helps provide for the food and supplements needed to maintain each gibbon in optimal health. there are currently 31 gibbons waiting to be adopted this holiday season.
Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus Hosts Adopt-a-Gibbon Program
Dec. 21: Old Town Newhall Farmers Market
In its 10th year of operation, and, as it does every weekend throughout the year. the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 8:30 am to 1 p.m.
Dec. 21: Old Town Newhall Farmers Market
Dec. 18: Coffee With a Cop, Toy Drive, at Valencia Hills Community Church
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will host Coffee With a Cop, along with a holiday toy drive on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Valencia Hills Community Church.
Dec. 18: Coffee With a Cop, Toy Drive, at Valencia Hills Community Church
Dec. 21: Faith Community Church Hosts 19th Annual ‘Festividad for Christ’
Faith Community Church in Newhall will welcome hundreds of neighbors to the church campus on Saturday, Dec. 21, for its annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration.
Dec. 21: Faith Community Church Hosts 19th Annual ‘Festividad for Christ’
Lief Labs Honored with Stars of the 101 Innovation Award
Lief Labs, a formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements headquartered in Valencia, has announced that Lief was recognized with the “Stars of the 101 Innovation Award” from the Association for Corporate Growth 101 Corridor chapter.
Lief Labs Honored with Stars of the 101 Innovation Award
Mustangs Go 2-0 at Cactus Classic
Behind Kaleb Lowery's fifth double-double of the season, The Master's University men's basketball team defeated Montana State-Northern 76-66 Monday, Dec. 16 at the Cactus Classic in Glendale, Ariz.
Mustangs Go 2-0 at Cactus Classic
Today in SCV History (Dec. 17)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
CUSD Welcomes Erik Richardson as New Governing Board Trustee
Castaic Union School District has announced Erik Richardson will be sworn in as the newly elected governing board trustee, representing Trustee Area A.
CUSD Welcomes Erik Richardson as New Governing Board Trustee
L.A. County Files Lawsuit Against Chiquita Canyon Landfill Owners
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced today that Los Angeles county has filed a lawsuit against the owners and operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, seeking to address ongoing environmental and public health hazards caused by the landfill’s operations and seek relief for impacted communities under siege.
L.A. County Files Lawsuit Against Chiquita Canyon Landfill Owners
Dec. 19: Carlos Oscar, David Studebaker Perform at The MAIN
The MAIN will host comics David Studebaker and Carlos Oscar for a live comedy performance Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Dec. 19: Carlos Oscar, David Studebaker Perform at The MAIN
Public Health Launches Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched the Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program, an initiative designed by the Medical Debt Coalition, which is working together to address the growing crisis of medical debt that disproportionately affects vulnerable communities across the county.
Public Health Launches Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program
Ken Striplin | Happy 37th Birthday Santa Clarita
This Sunday, Dec. 15, the city of Santa Clarita will mark its 37th birthday.
Ken Striplin | Happy 37th Birthday Santa Clarita
Dec. 17: SUSD Organizational Meeting of the Governing Board
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board will hold its annual organizational meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 17: SUSD Organizational Meeting of the Governing Board
Dec. 18 : Hart Governing Board Organizational Meeting
The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will hold its annual organizational meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.
Dec. 18 : Hart Governing Board Organizational Meeting
Dec. 19: SBDC Webinar on Buying and Selling a Business
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Buying and Selling a Business, on Thursday, Dec. 19 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
Dec. 19: SBDC Webinar on Buying and Selling a Business
Mustangs Bounce Back with Win
The Master's University men's basketball team opened up the Cactus Classic with a 91-64 win over Montana Western Saturday, Dec. 14 in Glendale, Ariz.
Mustangs Bounce Back with Win
Dec. 16-22 : Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Dec. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 22.
Dec. 16-22 : Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
Today in SCV History (Dec. 16)
1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb
Today in SCV History (Dec. 15)
1987 - Incorporation: Santa Clarita officially becomes a city [story]
first City Council
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