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1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
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Ocean Water Use Warning Issued for Two L.A. County Beaches
Thursday, May 12, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit Santa Monica Pier and Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last...

Caltrans Announces Weekend Closure of I-210 to SR-118 Connector

The California Department of Transportation announces an extended weekend closure of the westbound Interstate 210 to westbound State Route 118 connector in the San Fernando Valley for paving work. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated...

Hart District Appoints Mark Crawford HR Director
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Mark Crawford as the Director of Human Resources for the District. Crawford has been with the Hart District since 1998, most recently as the Principal of West Ranch High School. He began as a teacher...

CalArts Faculty Ron Cephas Jones Earns 2022 Tony Nomination

Ron Cephas Jones, California Institute of the Arts School of Theater faculty and Center for New Performance artist, was honored with a nomination for the 75th Tony Awards. The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing announced the nominees on May 9. Jones was nominated for the Best Featured Actor...

SCV Walk to End Alzheimer’s Seeking Early Signups

The SCV Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Bridgeport Park in Valencia Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at 8 a.m. This is a family event with vendors, food and special guests for the kids. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of...

Wednesday COVID Roundup: Cases Increasing in Schools

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday seven additional deaths and 2,997 new cases countywide, with 85 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,007, county case totals to 2,900,449 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Top 74,000, No New SCV COVID Deaths Reported in Two Weeks
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday four new deaths and 2,044 new positive cases in Los Angeles County and 58 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,000, county case totals to 2,897,513 and Santa Clarita Valley...

May 25: I-5 North County Enhancements Project Virtual Community Meeting

The I-5 North County Enhancements Project will host a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, May 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend to learn about upcoming construction activities. The project extends from the state Route 14 (SR-14) interchange in Santa Clarita to just south...

Air Resources Board Releases Ambitious Plan to Slash Use of Fossil Fuels

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board today released a draft plan that, when final, will guide the state’s transition to a clean energy economy, drastically reduce the use of fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 or sooner and significantly clean the state’s air especially in...

Canyons Softball Sees Nine Earn All-Western State Conference Honors

Story and photos by Mari Kneisel/COC Sports Information College of the Canyons produced nine Cougars with All-Western State Conference, East Division honorees for the 2022 season. Freshmen Allyson Melgar, Ashlynn Heck, Lisa Motz and Julia Fuentes were all named to the All-Western State First-Team. Heck’s...

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1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
Hart auditorium
California State  Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is urging residents to prepare an emergency evacuation plan as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire and several other wildfires continue to pose a serious threat to High Desert and foothill communities.
Scott Wilk | Stressing the Critical Need For Wildfire Preparedness
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is asking for the public’s help identifying an unidentified female who was found deceased on Aug. 11, 2024 in the area of 9400 block of Sierra Highway in the city of Agua Dulce.
LASD Homicide Bureau is Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying a Deceased Female Found in Agua Dulce
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is calling for donations today to support students, families, and educators in light of a rash of wildfires taking place throughout the State of California.
Statewide Fundraising Effort to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
The Valley Industry Association will host the first of three Candidate Forum series on Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Dianne Van Hook University Center, Room 258, located at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Ayala, Burkhart, Jepsen to Appear at VIA Candidate Forum
Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion declaring this week as Arts Education Week in Los Angeles County. 
Barger Promotes Arts Education Week in L.A. County
As we approach the November 2024 elections, the importance of informed voting cannot be overstated. The choices we make at the ballot box will shape the future of our city, state and nation. Yet, in an era where soundbites often substitute for substantive discussion, how can voters truly grasp the complexities of the issues at hand?
Teresa Todd | The Value of Dialogue
College of the Canyons is one of only two community colleges in the nation to have been named a 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation recipient by the U.S. Department of Energy.
College of the Canyons Earns Prestigious DOE Zero Energy Design Designation
Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is pleased to recognize Canyon Country-based Bagel Boyz and its owner, Lance Takao, as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month.
Wilk Honors Bagel Boyz as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month
The Santa Clarita Valley's high school Foothill League varsity football teams will wind up their non-league schedules this week and the results so far are a mixed bag.
Foothill League Football Teams Enter Last Week of Non-league Play
Harvest Moon: A Gathering benefiting The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes, now with special guest John Mayer. 
Oct. 5: John Mayer Joins Harvest Moon 2024 at The Painted Turtle
 California Credit Union has received the 2024 Social Impact Award from the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues.
California Credit Union Honored With 2024 Social Impact Award  From California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
Joshua trees are a vital part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. California State University Northridge evolutionary biologist professor Jeremy Yoder is hoping a new exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History will draw attention to the endangered species.
CSUN Professor Hopes Lancaster Joshua Tree Exhibit Draws Attention to the Threats Faced by the Species
The California Public Health is working with local health departments and community-based organizations to promote Rethink Your Drink 2024.
California Public Health Encourages Californians to Rethink Your Drink
2001 - Remember "9/11: Santa Clarita One Year Later" (Documentary 2002) [watch]
911 One Year Later
College of the Canyons men's soccer put away its first win of the season in its 2024 home opener, taking down Lemoore College in a 2-1 result.
Cougars Push Past Lemoore 2-1, Earn First Win of Season
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón are all on record as opposing a proposal to allow the convicted “Pillowcase Rapist” Christopher Evans Hubbart to make his home in the Antelope Valley.
Pillowcase Rapist Set to be Released in Antelope Valley
For the fourth year in a row, the UCLA Men’s Hockey Team returns to The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia. The first home game for Bruins will be against California State University, Fullerton on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at The Cube.
Sept. 28: Cheer on the UCLA Bruins at the Cube
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m.
Sept. 12: Castaic Union School District Regular Meeting
According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Bridge, Line, Airport, and Roblar fires burning in multiple regions has caused unhealthy air quality in multiple areas in Los Angeles County.
Smoke Advisory for LA County Due to Fires
The College of the Canyons Financial Aid Office will hold its annual “Cash For College” workshop event, providing students and parents with important information about the various types of financial aid available to them, along with details about how to apply.
Sept. 24: COC to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be offering a one-day workshop “ Painting Waterscapes in Watercolor” on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Stevenson Ranch Library Community Room, 25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch 91381, from 10:30-3:30 p.m.
Oct. 18: SCAA ‘Painting Waterscapes in Watercolor’ Workshop
Saugus High School will host a WiSH Education Foundation and Soroptimist Collaboration Ascend Conference Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Saugus High School Performing Arts Center, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: Ascend Conference at Saugus High School
Community input “scoping” meetings that were scheduled to kick off on Sept. 12 in Palmdale and Sept. 14 in Santa Clarita for the SR-14 North Los Angeles County Safety and Mobility Improvement Project have been delayed by Metro.
Metro Delays SR-14 North Project Scoping Meetings
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