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Tuesday COVID Roundup: County Reports 698 New Cases, 11 New in SCV
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 28 additional deaths, 698 new cases of COVID-19 countywide with 11 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 31,343, county case totals to 2,814,409 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Barger Issues Statement on Designation of Camp Scott as Secure Youth Facility

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement voicing her frustration following the Board of Supervisors’ vote March 15, 2022 to designate Camp Joseph Scott over Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall as a Secure Youth Track Facility for violent offenders formerly under the supervision of...

Barger Backs Tax Relief for County Property Owners

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn to cancel property tax penalties, interests, costs and fees for property owners that have been negatively affected by the eviction moratorium passed by the Board as part of its COVID-19...

Get Free Tax Prep From IRS VITA Volunteers

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs reminds taxpayers that March 16 is Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Awareness Day. The IRS’ VITA program, in operation for over 50 years, provides free, basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals: —...

SCV Water Fix a Leak Week Urges Homeowners to Find, Repair Leaks

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency reminds residents that March 14-20 is Fix a Leak Week. Did you know the average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, and 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day? SCV Water encourages homeowners...

April 23: Santa Clarita Hosts Free Festival ‘Party on the Pointe’ at Sports Complex

After more than two years of dealing with uncertainty, worry and restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is time for Santa Clarita residents to come together as a community and celebrate at a daylong festival featuring musical performances, food trucks, activities and more at Party on...

Henry Mayo Names Maria Vartanian VP of Business Development
Monday, Mar 14, 2022

Maria Vartanian has been named Vice President of Business Development at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Vartanian will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic growth initiatives for Henry Mayo. This includes developing and implementing strategies to increase collaboration and alignment...

May 14: Placerita Nature Center Hosting Open House

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will hold an Open House Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission and parking is free. Activities include family hikes, crafts, panning for “Fools” Gold and animal presentations. The Nature Center is located...

May 14: Family Promise Hosting Inaugural Gala

Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley will host its first gala on Saturday, May 14, to commemorate a special evening of Building Hope, Celebrating Community! The gala will be held at the Canyon Country Community Center. The evening’s honorees are Terry and Larry Comp, founders of Family Promise of...

A Light of Hope Appoints New Board Members

As it continues to offer support and services for youth and young adults and their families, A Light of Hope is proud to announce the appointment of Ronda Chobanian-Murray and Darren Brewster to its Board of Directors. Chobanian-Murray and Brewster bring years of experience with ALOH and other local...

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The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17 Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
CalTrans, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, planned on holding two scoping meetings to receive public input on enhancing the safety of State Route 14. However, less than a week before the first scoping meeting was to be held, it was announced that the meetings would be postponed for an undetermined period of time.
SR-14 Scoping Meeting Postponed
The city of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, "Nature's Palette," in the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
‘Natures’s Palette’ Art Exhibition to Feature in City Hall
The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow will be held at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc., headquartered in Santa Clarita, is continuing to expand within California.
Vallarta Supermarkets Adds New Locations
As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication and keeping them engaged in extracurricular activities and sports to foster their growth.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention, Building a Drug-Free Future
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Third Annual Fall Hiking Challenge where participants are challenged to complete a marathon, 26.2 miles in the Newhall Pass Open Space and surrounding trails.
Santa Clarita Announces Fall Hike a Marathon Challenge
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Sept. 19: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting community meetings this month at 67 parks and nature center locations, including Castaic Sports Complex and Placerita Canyon Nature Center in the month of September.
L.A. County Parks Invites Public to SCV Community Meetings
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 for paving work.
Sept. 16-20: SB I-5 Lane Closures Continue in Castaic Area
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17: Planning Commission Continues Hearing on Speedway Property
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new Director of Fiscal Services and Mark Overdevest as the new assistant principal at Valencia High School.
Hart District Names Van Oss, Overdevest to Leadership Team
1964 - Fire fighters mop up after blaze in Bouquet Canyon that destroyed world's largest live oak tree [story]
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No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2024/25 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11 during the regular meetomg pf the Hart District Board of Trustees.
Hart District Teachers of the Year Honored by Governing Board
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth annual Health & Wellness Forum - The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Oct. 17: Health & Wellness Forum The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage
You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots.
Ken Striplin | The Green Revolution in Santa Clarita’s Energy Practices
The Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon will be at Valencia Heritage Park, Sunday, Oct. 13 starting at 8 a.m.
Oct. 13: Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is hosting “Spooktacular”, a Halloween-themed art exhibition, at the TAADAA Art Gallery, Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Sept. 14-Oct. 27: ‘Spooktacular Art Show’ at the TAADAA Art Gallery
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAIN Theater, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 2:  Santa Clarita Arts Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for cross-connection control and hydraulic research for being a charter member.
SCV Water Honored as Charter Member of USC Foundation
The MAIN in collaboration with Eclipse Theatre Los Angeles will host Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN to Present ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a Car and Bike Show Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the lodge in Canyon Country.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Car, Bike Show, Chili Cook-off
Oak Creek Corrals 20th anniversary celebration will include a Fundraiser Jamboree for the Horse 2 Heart Non-Profit organization.
Sept. 14: Oak Creek Corral Fundraiser Jamboree for Horse 2 Heart
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