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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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CalArts Student Among 19 Recipients of Student Academy Awards
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018

The Academy has voted 19 students, including one from CalArts, as winners of the Student Academy Awards 45th competition. This year, the Student Academy Awards competition received a total of 1,582 entries from 278 domestic and 122 international colleges and universities, which were voted upon by a record...

Sept. 12: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting, Adopted Budget Workshop
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2018

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold its next business meeting and Adopted Budget Workshop at College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Please note Closed Session will start at 4:15 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. The sessions...

CalArts Alum Makes History by Holding All-Transgender Fashion Show

On Sept. 8, costume designer Marco Morante (Theater BFA 02) of the Los Angeles-based label Marco Marco made New York Fashion Week history. The creative visionary behind costumes for pop stars like Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj, unveiled his brand Marco Marco’s newest underwear line, Collection...

CSU Honors 23 Top Student Scholars with 2018 Trustees Award
Thursday, Sep 6, 2018

Twenty-three students—one from each campus of the California State University—have been selected to receive the 2018 Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, the university’s highest recognition of student achievement. The awardees will be publicly recognized during the CSU Board of Trustees...

CalArts Hosts Move-In Day, New Student Orientation
Wednesday, Sep 5, 2018

CalArts doesn’t officially start classes until next week (Sept. 10), but over the Labor Day holiday weekend, first-year students moved into their dorm rooms to begin new adventures and new chapters in their lives. They were moved in by family and friends, with assistance from CalArts’ staff,...

CSUN Receives Nearly $4 Million Grant from National Science Foundation
Tuesday, Sep 4, 2018

The field of materials science — the research and discovery of new materials, particularly solids — incorporates elements of physics, chemistry and engineering. Researchers study not only how a material is created, but are often at the forefront of creating new and complex materials, from nanotechnology...

COC Opens Floodgate of Resources for Water Tech Students
Friday, Aug 31, 2018

College of the Canyons has launched a “zero textbook cost” degree for its Water Systems Technology program, using Open Educational Resource materials available to students online at no charge. This degree will prepare students to become state-certified water treatment, water distribution,...

COC to Honor Don, Cheri Fleming with 2019 ‘Silver Spur’ Award
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018

In recognition of their unwavering support to College of the Canyons and the Santa Clarita Valley, the college’s Foundation has named Don and Cheri Fleming as the 2019 recipients of the prestigious “Silver Spur” Community Service Award. The next Silver Spur Celebration will take place Saturday,...

COC Offering Friday Night Films Starting Sept. 7
Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018

College of the Canyons will, once again, offer free films every Friday night during the Fall. Films will be shown in the lower level of Hasley Hall in the Hasley Theater. The following films will be shown as part of the Fall 2018 program: Sept. 7 6:00 p.m. Unsane: A young woman is involuntarily committed...

Sept 12: CSUN Documentary Screening of, ‘Intelligent Lives’

Just what does it mean to be called “intelligent?” California State University, Northridge is screening a documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 12, that turns any preconceived notions about what it means to be intelligent on their head. “Intelligent Lives,” by award-winning documentarian Dan Habib,...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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