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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Feb. 27: Santa Clarita Community College District Board Meeting
Monday, Feb 26, 2018

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Workshop, Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The board meeting will take place at the University Center, Room 205, at College of the Canyons, located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita,...

March 24: CSUN Gardening Class; Growing Fruit Trees

The hospitable Mediterranean climate of Southern California offers gardeners an opportunity to grow a vast array of fruit trees, which can provide tasty treats throughout the years. The next CSUN-al Gardening session — scheduled from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 24, at California...

Feb. 27 CSUN Discussion: ‘Does More Immigration Mean More Crime?’
Friday, Feb 23, 2018

Ramiro Martinez Jr., Northeastern University professor California State University, Northridge’s Criminology and Justice Studies Department will host a discussion titled “Does More Immigration Mean More Crime?” in the Whitsett Room of Sierra Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Crime...

CSUN Lecture Series to Highlight Hidden Cultural Gems
Thursday, Feb 22, 2018

Hidden cultural gems from Mexico and El Salvador will be uncovered during a lecture series at California State University, Northridge, hosted by the Tom & Ethel Bradley Center. The series will highlight research by anthropology professor Laura Roush from El Colegio de Michoacán, Mexican film director...

Spring Brings More Late-Start Class Options to COC

College of the Canyons has added more than 100 late-start classes to its spring 2018 semester class schedule to accommodate the needs of working students. With start dates throughout the months of March and April, late-start classes will be offered in a variety of formats, including online and on weekends....

March 14: CSUN Amado Lecture to Explore Forgiving the Unforgivable
Monday, Feb 19, 2018

How does one forgive the unforgivable and heal what seems unhealable? These questions and others will be explored at California State University, Northridge’s fifth annual Maurice Amado Foundation Lecture in Jewish Ethics on Wednesday, March 14. The lecture — titled “Teshuvah for Genocide? In/Justice,...

CSUN Professors Evaluating Current Fire Prevention, Safety Messaging
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018

Ellie Kazemi From childhood to adulthood, the average person recalls the most common fire safety training they receive: Stop, Drop and Roll. However, it isn’t often that anyone looks at the effectiveness of such training, until the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) — a foundation dedicated...

March 17: COC to Host Annual Women’s Conference
Monday, Feb 12, 2018

The annual College of the Canyons Women’s Conference returns Saturday, March 17 with an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed to help inspire attendees to make the most of their lives. The 2018 COC Women’s Conference, themed “Making the Most of Your Life,” will be held...

COC Named AWS Accredited Testing Center for Robotic Arc Welding

The American Welding Society has designated College of the Canyons as an Accredited Testing Center for Certified Robotic Arc Welding, making the college one of seven programs in the nation, and the only one in California, to have this prestigious status. CRAW certification demonstrates that an individual...

Feb. 14: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Friday, Feb 9, 2018

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting at College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus on Wednesday, February 14. A closed session will start at 4 p.m., followed by the open session at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Meeting Room at...

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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
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
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