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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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COC Foundation Names New Development Director
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2017

Sponsorship relations and marketing professional James Kneblik Jr. has been named the College of the Canyons Foundation’s director of development. Kneblik began his new position on July 5. Kneblik takes over the position held by Michele Edmonson, who retired in December. “It is an honor to...

CalArts Alumna Alison Brie Basks in ‘GLOW’ of Hit Film
Monday, Jul 3, 2017

“GLOW,” the new ’80s female wrestling show starring CalArts alumna Alison Brie (Theater BFA 05), was made available on Netflix last week and it’s already garnering positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. Based on the short-lived TV franchise “Gorgeous Ladies of...

COC Resource Center Aids Veteran Students
Friday, Jun 30, 2017

Transitioning back into civilian life is no easy feat for veterans, but for Tiffany Joa the process was made easier by her “hassle-free” experience at COC. Honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2016 after 10 years of service, Joa enrolled at COC in 2016 and double majored in history...

CalArts Grad Earns 2017 Larson Grant for Musical Theater Writers
Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

Tidtaya Sinutoke (left) and Ty Defoe at the 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants awards ceremony in New York. | Photo: Playbill Lyricist, playwright, performer and CalArts alumnus Ty Defoe (Theater BFA 10), along with collaborator Tidtaya Sinutoke, is one of the recipients of the 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants for...

COC Continues to Meet Accreditation Standards
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017

After reviewing the College of the Canyons’ Midterm Report, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges’ Western Association of Schools and Colleges has confirmed that COC has continued to meet accreditation standards, eligibility requirements, and commission policies since the...

CalArtians Danz and Rosero in 57th Biennale International Art Exhibition
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017

Mariechen Danz’s ‘Womb Tomb’ at the 2017 La Biennale de Venezia. While Mark Bradford and Sharon Lockhart represent the United States and Poland, respectively, in the prestigious Venice Bienniale (La Biennale di Venezia), two other CalArtians’ work is also on view there. Mariechen...

CalArts Names Dimitri Chamblas Dean of Lund School of Dance

Dimitri Chamblas California Institute of the Arts has named Dimitri Chamblas, former artistic director of the Paris Opera’s creative digital platform 3rd Scene, as the new Dean of The Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance. Chamblas was selected after an extensive national and international search, and...

CalArts Dance: A Turn with Didik Nini Thowok and Ratri Anindyajati
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017

Didik Nini Thowok, master dancer from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, held a two-week artist residency at CalArts from April 24 to May 5, 2017. Didik engaged in several academic activities on campus that included lecture-demonstrations, as well as working with students individually and in groups. As a culmination...

June 23-24: Partch Ensemble Performs 1958 Arthouse Film Score at REDCAT

Partch performs at REDCAT June 23-24. This weekend’s musical lineup at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT), CalArts’ downtown Los Angeles performance space, features the Grammy award-winning ensemble Partch. The musicians specialize in the music and instruments of American composer...

CalArts Alumni Collaborate on YouTube Series

Above: Director Dylanger Bates with the owl puppet from episode 6 created by Joseph Nivens. [Blank] My Life, a surreal, comedic YouTube webseries follows Susan, a millennial struggling to make it as an artist in New York City. Created by New York-based actor and writer Alex Speith, the show has screened...

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Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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]
reburial
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
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