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1835 - Outlaw and Rocks/Park/High School namesake Tiburcio Vasquez born in Monterey, Calif. [story]
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MHF Seeks Donations for Holiday Gift Baskets
| Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024
MHF treat baskets

Every holiday season the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer offers gift baskets for families battling pediatric cancer.

This holiday season, each MHF Family basket will include two $25 gift cards (totaling $50) to help make their celebrations a little brighter.

The goal is to distribute 220 baskets, which means the MHF needs 440 $25 gift cards to local grocery stores.

Donations are accepted through Dec. 2 for treat basket items and Dec. 10 for toys.

Among the items sought:

$25 grocery store gift cards

Snack size fruit snacks

Oreo cookies, 14-16 oz. package

Pretzels, 14-16 oz. bag

Hersey’s Chocolate Nuggets

Goldfish crackers, 6 or 7 ounce package

To view the compplete list of requested basket items including snacks, gift cards and toys, or for other volunteer or donation opportunities visit www.mhf.org.

For questions, or to have items picked up, please contact: Lety Garcia at the Foundation office, email letyg@mhf.org or call (661) 250-4100.

For more information about the MHF and its support programs for families dealing with pediatric cancer visit mhf.org.

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April 26: SCV Family History, Genealogy Fair

April 26: SCV Family History, Genealogy Fair
Friday, Apr 4, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Family History & Genealogy Fair, an annual free genealogy fair hosted by the Valencia FamilySearch Center, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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May 10: Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic Golf Ball Drop

May 10: Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic Golf Ball Drop
Friday, Apr 4, 2025
The 52nd Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic will host a $20 per ball Helicopter Golf Ball Drop at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Valencia Country Club.
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Tejon Ranch Conservancy Leadership Transition Announced

Tejon Ranch Conservancy Leadership Transition Announced
Friday, Apr 4, 2025
After three successful years guiding the Teton Ranch Conservancy, Executive Director Jaron Cramer will be stepping down from his position effective Friday, April 18.
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April 26: ‘The Beat Goes On’ Master Chorale Cabaret & Cabernet Benefit

April 26: ‘The Beat Goes On’ Master Chorale Cabaret & Cabernet Benefit
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale invites you to an elegant evening of wine, dinner and song atthe annual Cabaret & Cabernet benefit “The Beat Goes On,” on Saturday, April 26, 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
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Dixon Family Health Receives $50K Grant for Youth Mental Health

Dixon Family Health Receives $50K Grant for Youth Mental Health
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. has announced the receipt of a $50,000 Community Health Improvement Grant from Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital to fund expanded mental health services for youth in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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April 10: Webinar on the Fundamentals of Food Businesses
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Fundamentals of Food Businesses, on Thursday, April 10 from noon to 1 p.m.
April 10: Webinar on the Fundamentals of Food Businesses
Ken Striplin | Holding the Line in Uncertain Times
As we move through the budget process for Fiscal Year 2025/26, our focus remains clear-fiscal responsibility, long-term stability and protecting the quality of life our residents have come to expect.
Ken Striplin | Holding the Line in Uncertain Times
Mustangs Split Doubleheader Against Firestorm
The Master's University baseball team traveled to Glendale, Ariz. and was able to split the first of two doubleheaders against Arizona Christian University with a 10-7 win and a 19-4 loss at Greenway High School Friday evening, April 4.
Mustangs Split Doubleheader Against Firestorm
April 9: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, April 9, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:30 p.m.
April 9: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
TMU Beach Gets Dramatic Win in Final Match
The Master's University beach volleyball team came away with a 3-2 win Friday, April 4 in the final match of the regular season.
TMU Beach Gets Dramatic Win in Final Match
April 18: El Trocadero Dueling Pianos Show
Dueling Pianos is back at El Trocadero Kitchen and Bar, 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 18 at 24274 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
April 18: El Trocadero Dueling Pianos Show
Canyons Knocks Off No. 13 Antelope Valley 7-2
Backed by a standout out pitching performance from sophomore Nichole Muro, College of the Canyons softball picked up a 7-2 conference win over No. 13 state-ranked Antelope Valley College on Thursday, April 3.
Canyons Knocks Off No. 13 Antelope Valley 7-2
April 19: Splash N’ Dash Egg Hunt
The Splash N’ Dash Egg Hunt, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Waterslide Pool, when hundreds of eggs will rush down the slide and into the water for kids to collect.
April 19: Splash N’ Dash Egg Hunt
April 7-12: 10 Productions Filming in SCV
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of 10 productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 7 to Saturday, April 12.
April 7-12: 10 Productions Filming in SCV
April 10: Santa Clarita Arts Commission to Hear Arts Master Plan Update
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
April 10: Santa Clarita Arts Commission to Hear Arts Master Plan Update
Today in SCV History (April 7)
1835 - Outlaw and Rocks/Park/High School namesake Tiburcio Vasquez born in Monterey, Calif. [story]
Tiburcio Vasquez
Today in SCV History (April 7)
Today in SCV History (April 6)
1820 - '49er diarist William Lewis Manly born in Vermont [story]
William Lewis Manly
Today in SCV History (April 5)
1970, minutes before midnight - Newhall Incident: 4 officers murdered in worst-ever CHP slaying [story]
Newhall Incident
April 26: SCV Family History, Genealogy Fair
The Santa Clarita Valley Family History & Genealogy Fair, an annual free genealogy fair hosted by the Valencia FamilySearch Center, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
April 26: SCV Family History, Genealogy Fair
April 10: Second Half of L.A. County Property Taxes Due
The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector reminds Santa Clarita Valley residents that the second installment of the 2024-25 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by Thursday, April 10.
April 10: Second Half of L.A. County Property Taxes Due
May 10: Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic Golf Ball Drop
The 52nd Annual Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic will host a $20 per ball Helicopter Golf Ball Drop at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Valencia Country Club.
May 10: Frontier Toyota Henry Mayo Golf Classic Golf Ball Drop
April 11: Deadline to Vote in Best of California State Parks Poll Nears
California State Park enthusiasts from across the state have nominated their favorite state parks, and now it’s time to decide. State Parks has gathered the top nominations, and now it is time for you to determine the Best of California’s State Parks.
April 11: Deadline to Vote in Best of California State Parks Poll Nears
Santa Clarita Opens Online Merchandise Store
Residents wanting to wear their Santa Clarita pride can now shop online at the city of Santa Clarita City Store. The store offers a variety of city-branded merchandise options, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, totes and more.
Santa Clarita Opens Online Merchandise Store
Travel the World in 2025 with the Celebrate Passport
Explore the world by traveling to the Canyon Country Community Center for the Celebrate event series. Experience different customs and cultures, no plane ticket needed.
Travel the World in 2025 with the Celebrate Passport
Tejon Ranch Conservancy Leadership Transition Announced
After three successful years guiding the Teton Ranch Conservancy, Executive Director Jaron Cramer will be stepping down from his position effective Friday, April 18.
Tejon Ranch Conservancy Leadership Transition Announced
April 8: City Council to Discuss Letter on LASD Vacancies to County Supes
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, April 8 at City Hall to consider sending a letter, signed by all city council members, to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy vacancies and encouraging the board to make investments in enhancing LASD retention and strengthening recruitment efforts.
April 8: City Council to Discuss Letter on LASD Vacancies to County Supes
Today in SCV History (April 4)
1893 - Large earthquake centered in Pico Canyon; locals believed oil drilling caused it [story]
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April 7: Native Voices to Perform at CSUN
California State University, Northridge’s Department of Theatre will host Native Voices, the only professional theatre company in the United States devoted to bringing Indigenous playwrights, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, to perform “To Indigeneity and Beyond!”
April 7: Native Voices to Perform at CSUN
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