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April 26: Science Talks Garden Walk at COC Canyon Country Campus
Friday, Apr 12, 2024

The Science Talks Series at College of the Canyons will offer a Garden Walk at the Canyon Country Campus on Friday, April 26 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Attend this refreshing and eductional walk around the campus to enjoy: — Bird watching/spotting with binoculars (included) — Identify the many...

Celebrated Photographer Estevan Oriol to Speak at CSUN
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024

Offering a look into Los Angeles through his eyes, photographer and director Estevan Oriol will talk about his journey as an artist and his photography during a visit next week to California State University, Northridge. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in...

TMU Announces Featured Speaker for 2024 Commencement
Monday, Apr 8, 2024

By Kaelyn Peay Greg Gifford, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker at this year’s commencement ceremony at The Master’s University. Gifford is the chair of TMU’s biblical studies department and an assistant professor of biblical counseling. Gifford has published two books, “Helping Your Family...

April 10: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, April 10, beginning at 4 p.m. The Board is scheduled to approve candidates for the 2024 Elections to the California Community College Trustees’ (CCCT) Board of Directors. The full agenda can be...

CalArts, Vermont College of Fine Arts Form Long-Term Affiliation
Thursday, Apr 4, 2024

California Institute of the Arts and Vermont College of Fine Arts have announced a formal affiliation that will join CalArts and VCFA together in the ongoing delivery of transformative arts education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The affiliation brings CalArts support to VCFA, the nation’s...

CalArts Remembers Beloved Teacher Lou Florimonte

The California Institute of the Arts community mourns the loss of beloved teacher and alumnus Lou Florimonte (Film/Video MFA 77), who died last month. He taught in the School of Theater and then the School of Film/ Video from 1979 until his retirement from CalArts in 2005. Florimonte began his career...

Retention Rate Among TMU Students Remains Strong

One key indicator of student satisfaction is a school’s fall-to-spring retention rate. In other words, what percentage of eligible undergraduate students who enroll in the fall return after winter break? For the 10th year in a row, The Master’s University’s most recent number in that category was...

April 9: Journalist Asaf Elia-Shalev To Offer a New Perspective on History
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024

Israeli-American journalist Asaf Elia-Shalev will discuss his most recent publication, “Israel’s Black Panthers: The Radicals who Punctured a Nation’s Founding Myth” on Tuesday, April 9, at California State University, Northridge. The event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the University...

April 17: CSUN Hosts Third Annual EV Car Show

California State University, Northridge is hosting its third annual EV car show and panel discussion on the future of such vehicles on Wednesday, April 17. The public event will begin at 10 a.m. with the car show taking place next to the University Student Union, located on the corner of Lindley Avenue...

Cal Grant Deadline Extended to May 2

College of the Canyons has reported good news for students hoping to secure financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline to apply for a Cal Grant has been extended to May 2, 2024. The extension, approved by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, was made...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
SCV Water Earns Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Caltrans will close lanes overnight on Interstate 405 near the Interstate 5 interchange the nights of Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 for slope and drainage repair.
Oct. 3-4: Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for I-405 at I-5
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced three bills in her legislative package have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
‘Click to Cancel,’ Foreclosure Protection Bills Signed by Governor
The California Department of Transportation advises motorists that Southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to only one or two lanes in northern Los Angeles County between Vista Del Lago Road and Templin Highway beginning Sunday night, Sept. 29, through Friday morning, Oct. 4.
Sept. 29-Oct. 4: SB I-5 Lanes Closed, Vista Del Lago-Templin Hwy
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the Nov. 5 General Election has started.
County Mailing Sample Ballot Books for General Election
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a man last seen in Saugus.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Saugus Man
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus for the 2024 mosquito season in Los Angeles County.
First West Nile Virus Death of 2024 Reported in SFV
2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]
Don Mullally
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post
NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.
Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball
On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center will host the Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bella Vida in the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Oct. 19: Circle of Hope Seas the Day Afternoon Tea
With one group of Mustangs cross-country athletes having already competed on Friday night, Sept. 20, at the Larry Young Classic in Columbia, Mo. (where the men and the women both won the team titles), a second group of The Master's University men's and women's cross-country teams raced against top competition at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Riverside, Calif.
TMUXC Doubles Up Weekend’s Success, Men Place Second at UCR Invitational
1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the start of construction for the upgrades and enhancements to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Oct. 2: City to Start Upgrading Old Orchard Park
The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season,  "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".
Sept. 28: Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Fall Shows
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award by the International Association of Assessment Officers, the preeminent global organization that is the standard bearer for assessment administration and property tax policy.
County Assessor’s Jobs Program Wins Top Award
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
Update: LOCATED LASD Seeks Public Help to Find At-Risk Missing Person
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