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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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October 6: Fall Job and Career Fair at COC
Friday, Sep 15, 2017

The College of the Canyons Job & Career Center will host its fall semester Job & Career Fair on Friday, October 6, providing job seekers with employment opportunities in various industries and career fields. The fair is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the West P.E. gymnasium,...

September 21: CSUN Hosts Guest Speaker Susan Burton

Civil rights activist and movement builder Susan Burton will speak on behalf of formerly incarcerated women and read from her recently released book “Becoming Ms. Burton” at California State University, Northridge on Thursday, September 21. Her presentation will take place from 2 p.m.to 3:15 p.m....

Sept. 23: Elevate! American Sign Language Artist 2017 at PAC
Thursday, Sep 14, 2017

The College of the Canyons American Sign Language (ASL) department will host Elevate! ASL Artist 2017 on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC). Featuring up-and-coming and established ASL artists, the performance will feature sign song, poetry, comedy, dance, and storytelling....

COC Students to Hold #DefendDACA Rally on Valencia Campus Wednesday
Monday, Sep 11, 2017

College of the Canyons’ students have organized an event to show support for students and families that are affected by President Trump’s decision to repeal DACA. “In light of the recent decision regarding DACA, we wanted to show support for the 800,000 young people that face fear and anxiety towards...

CSUN Professor Highlights Multicultural Space Exploration in Getty-Sponsored Exhibit

“Memory Insertion Capsule.” Photos by Nikolay Maslov, photos and text courtesy of UCR ARTSblock. Historical depictions of space exploration in modern media reflect a landscape void of multicultural influence, leaving little room for imagining possible diverse futures. California State University,...

CalARTS Student Recipient of Princess Grace Film Award

‘Pallbearers’ concept photo. Courtesy of the artist. CalArts student Amanda Bonaiuto (Film/Video MFA 18) was named a 2017-2018 recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation (USA) Honorarium in Film. The foundation’s prestigious annual awards provide financial support and recognition to...

September 14: CSUN Freshman Convocation with Activist Brittany Ann ‘Bree’ Newsome
Friday, Sep 8, 2017

Filmmaker, musician and activist Brittany Ann “Bree” Newsome will address California State University, Northridge’s freshman class on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Freshman Convocation — an annual event that welcomes first-year students to the university. An estimated 2,500 students are expected to...

COC Partners With Lincoln Electric
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017

College of the Canyons has partnered with Lincoln Electric to provide certified robotic training to Lincoln Electric clients, establishing the college as the first official Lincoln Electric Education Partner School (LEEPS) in the nation. A multi-tiered program that supports welding instructors at every...

CSUN, Saddleback College Mission Viejo Announce Shared Programming Deal

With great pride and excitement officials at California State University, Northridge and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo have announced a record-breaking shared programming agreement between their respective public radio licensees, KCSN-FM and KSBR-FM. Both stations have been operating on the 88.5...

Los Angeles Magazine Features Female Animators from CalARTS
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017

Los Angeles Magazine recently published an in-depth feature on gender disparity in the animation industry and examined how CalArts’ animation programs are helping to redraw those gender lines. The magazine’s Robert Ito reported that while the animation student body at CalArts is 70 percent...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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 in 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
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