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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Dec. 2: McKeon Leadership Forum to be Held at COC
Thursday, Nov 10, 2016

College of the Canyons, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. and U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (Ret.) will present the Second Annual McKeon Leadership Forum, with a special keynote presentation from Gen. T. Michael Moseley (Ret.), United States Air Force, 18th Chief of Staff. The...

CSUN Hosts Forum About Ending Violence in Mexico

A coalition of seven organizations fighting the rise of violence in Mexico will be at California State University, Northridge on Tuesday, Nov. 15, to talk about what is happening in their home country. The discussion will take place from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the Northridge Center of the University Student...

Nov. 11: COC Theatre Presents Shakespearean Tragicomedy ‘The Winter’s Tale’

The College of the Canyons theatre department will present its production of William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy “The Winter’s Tale” beginning Friday, Nov. 11, at the Black Box Theater. Directed by Stephen Whelan, the five-act play focuses on irrational jealousy, redemption, and love. The play...

Nov. 16: CSUN Presents ‘Colaboratoria’ Dance Show

California State University, Northridge’s Department of Kinesiology will be sponsoring “Colaboratoria: Graduate Student and Faculty Dance Concert,” a dance show featuring various dancing styles that reflect the collaborative nature of dance. The performance is at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16,...

Nov. 17: Scholarly Presentation to Reveal Calif.’s Ice Age
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016

College of the Canyons geography professor Mary Bates will deliver the scholarly presentation “Ice Age California” on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. With the use of photos, video, and maps, Bates will share direct and indirect field evidence of California’s Ice...

Nov. 19: Green STEM Summit Coming to COC

College of the Canyons and the Santa Clarita Environmental Education Consortium will host the 2016 Green STEM Summit on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center with the purpose of introducing students to green careers. Geared toward middle school, high school, and college-age...

COC Offers More Classes This Winter, Spring, Than Ever
Monday, Nov 7, 2016

College of the Canyons is gearing up to offer its largest-ever winter and spring semesters, which will boast more than 310 and 1,800 class sections, respectively. “We are very excited to offer our new and returning students the classes they need to reach their educational goals and graduate on time,”...

CSUN Film Students, Faculty Help FBI Raise Cyber Security Awarness
Thursday, Nov 3, 2016

The simple act of opening an email can leave businesses and private individuals vulnerable to cyber attacks — from hackers who hold data for ransom to thieves who compromise legitimate business email accounts to steal thousands of dollars through unauthorized wire transfers. California State University,...

New Publication Highlights Benefits of Alternative Approach to Math
Friday, Oct 28, 2016

Chronically low completion rates among students in “basic skills” or remedial courses have led the state of California to allocate $90 million in grants to community colleges to transform remediation in English and math. A new publication—Capacity Unleashed: The Faces of Community College Math...

COC Foundation News, 10-26-2016
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2016

A Message from the Chairman, Steve Corn In the United States, local community colleges like College of the Canyons play an extremely critical role in the life of our communities and in the future of American society. College of the Canyons is one of 113 community colleges in California,...

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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
BREAKING: I-5 All Lanes Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
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
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