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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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COC Selected for ‘Pathway to Law School’ Initiative
Saturday, May 3, 2014

[News Release] – College of the Canyons has been selected to participate in a new joint initiative launched by the California Community Colleges and The State Bar of California that will provide community college students a smoother pathway to six of California’s top law schools. The Community...

COC Prepping for a ‘Blockbuster Summer’
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014

[KHTS] – College of the Canyons officials are planning a ‘Blockbuster Summer’ schedule of classes with seats for more than 19,000 students, COC officials announced Wednesday. The 2014 summer session features more than 650 sections of high-demand “core” classes in a wide range of academic...

CalArts, Landfill Team Up for Art Competition
Friday, Apr 25, 2014

[KHTS] – A contest for CalArts students sponsored by Chiquita Canyon Landfill awarded $8,000 in scholarshipmoney Thursday night for students of the world-renowned Valencia art college. The reception at California Institute of the Arts celebrated the work of student artists who created art...

COC Invites Parents to Register Children for Summer Institute
Monday, Apr 21, 2014

[News Release] – Registration is now open for the popular career exploration themed College of the Canyons Summer Institute, with two sessions running during the month of July. The College of the Canyons Summer Institute is open to students entering the seventh, eighth and ninth grades. The goal...

COC Hosting Suicide Prevention Event
Thursday, Apr 17, 2014

[KHTS] – In order to address reports of suicide among college students across the nation, the College of the Canyons Student Health and Wellness Center is hosting a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event on the Valencia campus. The two-day event will be held both Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday,...

Anti-Racist Writer Tim Wise to Speak at Arts Center
Friday, Apr 11, 2014

[News Release] – College of the Canyons will present a thought-provoking lecture and accompanying book signing by prominent anti-racist writer and educator Tim Wise. The presentation “Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equality” will take place at 2:30...

COC Partners With Boy Scouts for Welding Badge

[KHTS] – Faculty from College of the Canyons’ Welding Technology department are partnering with the Boy Scouts of America to help scouts earn a merit badge, COC officials announced Friday. Ten Santa Clarita scouts will have the opportunity to earn the recently-introduced welding merit badge...

Tickets On Sale For 2014 TEDx College of the Canyons

TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons will bring Santa Clarita into the light of the future and demonstrate the talent and vigor we have in this valley. On April 19, 2014, TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons will host its second annual conference, this year following the theme of “Perspectives.” The event is happening at...

Party With the Stars at COC
Thursday, Apr 10, 2014

[KHTS] – The first confirmed discovery of an exoplanet—a planet that orbits a star outside of the Earth’s solar system—was of 51 Pegasi b in 1995. Since then, with the advance of telescope technology and emerging research, hundreds of exoplanets have been discovered, forever changing our...

Open Call for Poets and Writers at COC
Friday, Apr 4, 2014

[News Release] – “Writing is easy,” said legendary sportswriter Red Smith. “You just open a vein and bleed.” Although no easy task, writing has the power to transform and inspire, especially when read out loud in front of an audience. In celebration of fine writing, the College of the...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Jan. 6: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
In a tight game that saw six ties and six lead changes, The Master's University men's basketball team lost to the Florida Memorial Lions 75-70 on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in The MacArthur Center.
Mustangs Taken Down by Lions
SCV Water has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Budget from the Government Finance Officers Association.
SCV Water Honored with Fifth Consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued a reminder that free sandbags are available from Los Angeles County Fire Stations in the SCV.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Storm Safety Reminders
1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
Rex Allen
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather warning for the Santa Clarita Valley.
More Rain to Arrive in SCV, Agua Dulce Canyon Road Reopens
A sign taped to the door of the Saugus Cafe on Railroad Avenue in Saugus informed guests that the historic, 139-year-old restaurant would cease operations on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Jan. 4: Saugus Cafe to Close, Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles County
Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs: The Fifth Annual Business for Artists Conference is seeking speakers ready to share real-world tools, strategies and insights for building sustainable and creative careers.
Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
As 2025 ends, you may be considering all sorts of new activities that you hope will invigorate and fulfill you in 2026. Why not consider being a local volunteer?
New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program
1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
emergency landing
SoCalGas reports that the most likely cause of the natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place was land movement at the site of the break.
SoCalGas Update: Land Movement Likely Cause of Castaic Gas Line Rupture
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected Executive Board for 2026.
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 2026 Executive Board Announced
The end of the year points out that time speeds up as you get older, or get bored, or think to much.
Happy New Year and Becoming Father Time
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon, bringing together volunteers, board members, employees and community partners to celebrate a year of impact and recognize those who help advance great futures for local youth.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Holiday Luncheon Honoring Community Leaders, Club Impact
The California Highway Patrol is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period
In 2025, 6,096 individuals completed the Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at community events and government staff trainings.
LADPH: 2026 Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training
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
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