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1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
Mark Gates Sr.


HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS
Oct. 3: Test-Drive a Career at COC’s College2Career Event
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015

Providing students an opportunity to ‘test drive’ the career or job industry of their choice, College of the Canyons will host its sixth annual College2Career Day this weekend at the Valencia campus. Featuring a variety of hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations, the event will also provide...

COC to Host Manufacturing Day Events

For the second time in as many years, College of the Canyons has partnered with the City of Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Economic Development Corporation and the William S. Hart Union High School District to host a two-day lineup of events associated with National Manufacturing Day, set to take place...

COC Alumni Newsletter (9-29-2015)
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015

With classes at College of the Canyons now in full swing and both campuses alive with students, I am reminiscent of my youth and the fear and uncertainty that accompanied the question, “What do I want to BE?” This can seem like a daunting question to some and if you’re like me, the...

COC Early Childhood Center Participates in USDA Low-Cost Meal Program
Monday, Sep 28, 2015

The Santa Clarita Community College District announces participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program is available without charge to all enrolled children at the Center for Early Childhood Education, 17200 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country. The U.S....

CSUN Team Studying Effects of Draining Owens Valley
Sunday, Sep 27, 2015

The Owens Valley is one of Los Angeles’ main water sources, pumping water to the region for the past 100 years. But at what cost to the valley’s people? A team of California State University, Northridge anthropology, botany and environmental science professors are studying the environmental and human...

CSUN Recognized as National Role Model of Diversity
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015

California State University, Northridge is being recognized for its commitment to diversity by Minority Access, an organization advocating diversity in higher education, employment and research. CSUN will be honored this weekend at the 16th National Role Models Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Susan...

CSUN Prof Wins $1.3 Mil. NASA Grant to Explore Permafrost
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2015

AS NASA uses Mars rovers to search for extraterrestrial life on the red planet, California State University, Northridge biology professor Rachel Mackelprang aids the search for signs of life in the frozen soil on Earth. Mackelprang and her collaborators at the United States Geological Survey were awarded...

Finish at CSUN, Earn $16K More
Monday, Sep 21, 2015

Graduates from California State University, Northridge earn more than $64,000 annually — nearly $16,000 a year more than their classmates who dropped out — 10 years after leaving the university. Research by a pair of CSUN faculty members in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economicsled...

CSUN Library Receives Grant to Promote Local Latino History
Friday, Sep 18, 2015

Through a joint grant from the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities, the California State University, Northridge’s Delmar T. Oviatt Library will host a program that works with local Latino community centers to synthesize classroom and community experiences into...

Sept. 24: World-Renowned ‘Waterman of India’ to Speak at CSUN

As California drags through its fourth year of a severe drought, many may see the benefits of rationing their water. Others may ask themselves, “Is there another way to fix this water problem?” Rajendra Singh, a world-renowned water conservationist, social rights activist and 2015 recipient of the...

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Caltrans has announced extended weekend lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass from Friday, Jan. 9 through Monday, Jan. 12.
Jan. 9-12: I-405 Reduced to Three Lanes in Each Direction Through the Sepulveda Pass
A Better World Running will host its Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 1 at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
Jan. 1: Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to drop off Christmas trees and wreaths at convenient locations for recycling. However, they can still recycle these items at home, curbside.
Through Jan. 10: Recycle Live Christmas Trees Two Ways
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "California’s New 2026 Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know" on Thursday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m.
Jan. 8: SBDC Webinar on Business Laws for 2026
All games of the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament (Dec. 29-30) can be watched live on the Cougars Sports Network.
Dec. 29-30: Cougar Holiday Classic, Watch Live
Caltrans has announced lane closures at various locations in both directions of Interstate 5 (I-5) near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Dec. 29-30: Lane Closures Scheduled on I-5 in Castaic Area
1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
Mark Gates Sr.
2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
title card
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.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
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
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