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1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
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June 24: Faith-based Music Fest at Central Park
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley people of faith are invited to the first-ever music festival, GLORY SCV, to be held Wednesday. “The goal is to bring Christians from all over the Santa Clarita Valley area and have a day where we can come together to enjoy music and have a family day,” said Barry McKeever, the...

ARTree Thursday: Creating Joy from Within

Melissa Shepherd Counselor/Professor/Therapist Creating Joy From Within Joy is an interesting concept for those in the arts. While creativity often comes with stress, an end result for artists and art lovers is joy. Melissa Shepherd has built her career around bring joy to the work that...

CalArts Alum is First Trans Woman to Sing National Anthem at MLB Game
Monday, Jun 22, 2015

On June 17, CalArts alumna and opera singer Breanna Sinclairé (Music BFA 11) became the first trans woman to sing the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game. Sinclairé, a soprano singer with a 4-1/2 octave range, opened the Oakland Athletics’ match against the San Diego Padres in Oakland...

Team From CalArts Launches Online Learning Platform
Thursday, Jun 18, 2015

Kadenze went live on June 16, launching an online learning platform purpose-built for the arts and creative technologies. Based in Valencia, Calif., the start-up pairs world-class instructors with a digital platform specifically created to support an online arts-based curriculum. Open to learners anywhere...

L.A. Music Center Names New CEO

The Board of Directors of The Music Center announced Thursday that Rachel S. Moore, an accomplished leader in the performing arts, has been named president and CEO of The Music Center.  Moore joins The Music Center from American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the world’s great dance companies,...

Surdam, CalArts 2013, Wins Major Photographic Art Contest
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2015

“Facsimile of a Rhino” CalArts alumnus Arden Surdam (Art MFA 13) was recently named the grand prize winner of FOCUS photo l.a. 2015, for his photograph Facsimile of a Rhino. FOCUS photo l.a. is a competition that seeks to expand opportunities for emerging and mid-career photographers and...

SCV Entertainment Beat

Drummer Chuck Strong, the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society award winner and SCVTV “House Blend” star, is going to be in a jam Thursday night. A rockin’ blues jam, that is, at Bergie’s Steakhouse in Canyon Country off of Sand Canyon and Soledad. Bergie’s Red-hot guitarist Tommy March is...

Coming Up in SCV: Jazz & Blues at Town Center, more

  Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Thursdays@Newhall  SENSES– June 18 Art Slam & Jam Session-July 2  Revved Up-July 9 Old Town Newhall 6th annual Car Show-Sunday, June 28 Santa Clarita Storm-Home games played at Golden Valley...

Next OutWest: Evening of Texas Swing in Newhall
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015

OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES Miss Devon & The Outlaw with Kristyn Harris and Brook Wallace   Fourth Thursday, June 25, 2015 Rep East Playhouse, NEWHALL General Admission $25 Member WMA, WMACC, SCVHS, FOHP, BASC $22 Tickets in advance at OutWest 661.255.7087 Will Call & Opens 7 p.m. Concert 8 p.m.   Western...

July 10: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Opens at REP

Considered one of the greatest rock operas in history since its Broadway debut in 1971, “”Jesus Christ Superstar”” will make its Santa Clarita Valley debut on the stage at The Repertory East Playhouse on July 10. The first musical collaboration for the professional stage by Andrew Lloyd...

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1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
Alex Mentry
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for leadership in the business community and their dedicated service to America.
Nov. 7: Salute to Patriots Nominations Now Open
The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 7.
Oct. 7: Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive
The city of Santa Clarita announces the return of the second annual Pet Adoption Week, Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12.
City Waives Adoption Fees for Pet Adoption Week
The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million.
Sable Movie Ranch Listed for $35M
As fall approaches, the city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its most anticipated season of the year.
Jason Gibbs | Explore Events at Santa Clarita Community Centers
On behalf of Q2 Solutions, IQVIA Laboratories invites members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community to the Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 9: Q2 Solutions Grand Opening, Site Tour
California Institute of the Arts has announced the death of Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 84, (1940-2024), CalArt’s second president, who died on Sept. 30.
Robert Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President Dies at 84
For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award.
SCV Water Wins Fifth Consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
College of the Canyons women's soccer opened the Western State Conference, South Division portion of its schedule Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a 2-0 victory over visiting Glendale College.
COC Women’s Soccer Starts Conference, 2-0 Over Glendale
The College of the Canyons Athletic Department and Associated Student Government are inviting students, staff and community members to attend the 2024 Homecoming Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Cougar Stadium.
Oct. 17: All Invited to COC Homecoming at Cougar Stadium
The California Department of Public Health, in coordination with local health partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is investigating a possible human case of H5N1 bird flu
CDPH Investigating Possible Human Case of Bird Flu
1918 - Box-office superstar William S. Hart promotes 4th series of Liberty Loan (World War I) bonds, which went on sale Sept. 28 [story]
William S. Hart
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 Resources, 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 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 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
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 Hosts 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 for Pedestrian, Cyclist Safety
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 Persists, Consumers are Changing Behavior
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
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