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Remo Stages 33rd Annual NAMM Drum Circle Friday
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016

For the 33rd year, Valencia-based drum and percussion manufacturer Remo Inc. will present the All-Industry NAMM Drum Circle, a free, open-to-the-public rhythmic jam session Friday at the annual National Association of Music Merchants trade show in Anaheim. Photo: Brandon Daniel The winter NAMM show packs...

Academy Prez Issues Response to Spike Lee Oscars Boycott
Monday, Jan 18, 2016

Cheryl Boone Isaacs | Photo: AMPAS Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, issued the following statement Monday evening in response to the news that director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith are boycotting this year’s Oscars ceremony because, for...

Readers, Authors Come Together at 3rd Annual Local Author Celebration

Locals gathered at the Old Town Newhall Library Saturday, Jan. 16 for the third annual Friends of the Library Local Author Celebration. The event highlighted more than 50 authors from Santa Clarita from ages 10 to 93. “We have authors of every genre,” said Brenda Wadsworth, author committee...

Another CalArts Animation Alum Up for Oscar

  Another CalArts alumnus film has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Short Film category. Sanjay’s Super Team, another Disney and Pixar entry that’s directed and written by alumnus Sanjay Patel, Film/Video 96, is in the running for Best Animated Short Film, in competition with...

CalArts Grad’s ‘Inside Out’ Up for Oscar; Nominees Announced
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

“Inside Out” “Inside Out,” the animated Disney/Pixar feature directed by 1990 CalArts graduate Pete Docter, is in the running for an Oscar, according to an announcement Thursday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “Inside Out” won the Golden Globe...

Jan. 31: Helen H. Jackson’s Camulos Visit Comes to Life

Re-experience Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1882 visit to Rancho Camulos – which inspired her to include this vestige of the Californio lifestyle as one of the settings for her novel, “Ramona.” On Jan. 31 at 1 p.m., reenactors will engage and delight you as they portray this event which forever changed...

Academy Announces Sci-Tech Award Winners
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

[AMPAS] – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 scientific and technical achievements represented by 33 individual award recipients will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly...

Variety Show Comes to Newhall Tonight
Thursday, Jan 7, 2016

Stay dry tonight at the Thursdays@Newhall event 10 by 10 tonight at the Repertory East Playhouse. 10 by 10 is a variety night giving performers a chance to take the stage and perform for a live audience. We are interested in short live theatre pieces, dance, monologues, improv, comedy, and some music....

Academy Museum Acquires Only Surviving ‘Jaws’ Shark

[AMPAS] – The Academy Museum announced Thursday that it has accepted into its collection a major gift of the sole surviving full-scale model of the 1975 Jaws shark, donated by Nathan Adlen. The monumental Fiberglas model is the fourth and final version made from the original mold. Created for display...

Local Artist Presents Abstract Exhibit at City Hall
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016

Idelle Okman Tyzbir invites you to celebrate the newest exhibit in the First Floor Gallery, “A Foot in the Door: Abstract Art and Meaning,” which premieres Jan. 15, 2016. “A Foot in the Door: Abstract Art and Meaning” presents works of abstract art, and provides the viewer with context...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee is holding a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 9: SCV Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
What could be more essential to our democracy than voting? It’s not just a civic duty—it’s your chance to directly influence the policies that shape our community.
Ken Striplin | Ready for Election Day!
LASD Sheriff Robert Luna and LASD Personnel Will Wear the LASD Pink Patch in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 
LASD Sheriff Luna and LASD Personnel Will Wear the LASD Pink Patch in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Saugus Union School District is postponing its scheduled Asset Management Committee Meeting (7/11 Committee) in an effort to reformat the structure of the next meeting
SUSD Postpones Upcoming Asset Management Committee Meeting
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced the release of new data dashboards that provide the public with unprecedented access to track the work being done to address homelessness in Los Angeles.
LAHSA Releases New Data Dashboards to Increase Transparency and Understanding of Homelessness Across the L.A. Area
California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host CSUN’s third annual BikeFest on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. BikeFest is free and open to the public.
CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to Host Third Annual Bike Festival
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of El Monte.
County Public Health Investigating Fifth Case of Dengue
The California Highway Patrol has been awarded $1.55 million in federal grant funding through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Education, Enforcement, and Awareness Program.
CHP Secures Federal Grant To Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Across the State
While inflation rates have leveled off from their 2022 peak, high costs are still affecting the day-to-day lives of most people, according to California State University, Northridge marketing professor Mariam Beruchashvili.
As Inflation Still Persists, Consumers are Changing Their Behavior, CSUN Prof says
The Valencia High School Freshman volleyball team recently showcased their talent and determination as the team claimed the championship title at the 2024 Sylmar Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament.
Valencia High Freshman Volleyball Team Wins Sylmar JV Championship
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take precautions against diseases spread by mosquitoes after recording six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission in many regions of California.
California Tracking Increase in Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes
1945 - Cattle-rustling "Phantom of Vasquez Rocks" captured [story]
Phantom suspect
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the official launch of the city of Santa Clarita's Spanish social media pages on Instagram and Facebook.
Santa Clarita Launches Spanish Social Media Pages
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that more key bills in her legislative package were signed by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend.
Additional Bills Authored by Schiavo Signed by Governor
Would you like to learn effective ways to discuss drug and alcohol use with your children or students?
City Launches 2024 Parenting for Prevention Program
In a battle between the last two unbeaten teams in Great Southwest Athletic Conference women's volleyball, The Master's University Mustangs defeated the Ottawa University Arizona Spirit.
Lady Mustangs Break Spirit’s Spirit
No. 11/12 College of the Canyons defeated visiting Santa Barbara City College by a 30-23 score on Saturday, Sept. 28 to win its third straight game and begin the conference portion of its schedule in victorious fashion.
No. 11 Canyons Streak at Three, 30-23 Over Santa Barbara
With more than 800 artists participating in more than 70 exhibitions, PST ART launched across the Southern California region featuring a number of artists representing California Institute of the Arts in Valencia.
CalArtians Featured in PST ART Exhibitions Across SoCal
Cast for Kids at Castaic Lake is looking for boaters to volunteer their services on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Castaic Lake.
Oct. 5: Volunteer Boaters Sought for C.A.S.T. Event at Castaic
As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that this year has been one of remarkable progress and community enhancement. From the opening of Skyline Ranch Park to the near completion of the Valencia Community Center, we’ve been hard at work shaping a brighter future for all of our residents.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | State of the City 2024
As the third week of Foothill League football games approaches, one team is clearly out front, while the others are full of surprises.
Looking Toward Week Three in Foothill League Football
Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh season with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree’
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that drivers 70-years-old and older in California whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test beginning Oct. 1.
Written Test Requirement Eliminated for Seniors Driver’s License Renewals
The William S. Hart Union High School District is celebrating five years of supporting the mental health and well-being of students through its wellness centers.
Hart District Celebrates Five Years of Wellness Centers
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