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1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
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Jan. 14: Local Author Celebration by Santa Clarita Public Library
Monday, Jan 9, 2017

Santa Clarita is home to numerous talented authors. Residents are invited to meet and mingle with these local authors under one roof at the fourth annual Celebration of Local Authors, presented by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library in partnership with the Santa Clarita Public Library. This free...

16 File for Vacant City Council Position
Friday, Jan 6, 2017

The number of candidates seeking the Santa Clarita City Council vacancy grows daily, reaching 16 as of Friday. There are now 16 applicants for the vacant city council seat as of Thursday at 5pm, more applications are expected. The council will either decide during the Jan 17th special meeting or during...

Being Financially Ready for Disaster
Thursday, Jan 5, 2017

Being ready for a disaster is more than storing water and supplies; you also need to be financially ready. Having adequate insurance, a plan to pay your bills and access to your important records and accounts will help you get back on your feet faster following a disaster. Assemble your important documents...

Additional Alternative Fueling Stations Installed at Marketplace Park

The city of Santa Clarita’s 2020 plan includes the addition of alternative fuel stations throughout the community to meet growing demand for these facilities. As part of that commitment, the city coordinated with EVgo, a developer of charging solutions for electric car owners, to install a fast-fill...

Jan. 5: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 4, 2017

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting 1/5/2017 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Roll Call Flag Salute Commission Secretary Announcement Approval...

Currently Filming in SCV: Ballers, Animal Kingdom, NCIS
Monday, Jan 2, 2017

TV shows, a feature and a commercial are currently being filmed in Santa Clarita this week. Filming this week includes: · “NCIS” – Television · “Ballers” – Television · “Animal Kingdom” – Television · Miles – Feature · Direct TV – Commercial · Steel Cut Oats – Short Film From...

City Hall, Public Library Special Hours for New Years
Friday, Dec 30, 2016

Santa Clarita City Hall and public libraries will be closing early for New Years. Santa Clarita City Hall will close at noon on Friday, December 30, for New Year’s Eve and will be closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of New Years Day. All branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library will close...

Santa Clarita Libraries Host Teen Winter Break Events
Thursday, Dec 29, 2016

School may be out for winter break, but that doesn’t mean fun learning opportunities also have to take a break. Next week, to kick off the new year with educational experiences, the Santa Clarita Public Library will be hosting free teen and tween activities at its branches in Canyon Country, Newhall...

24th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Set for Return this April
Wednesday, Dec 28, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita’s 24th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is set for April 19 through April 23, 2017. The William S. Hart Park event area will once again serve as the setting for the most entertaining festival in the West, with special performances occurring throughout the weekend in Old...

Residents Encouraged to Apply for Commission Vacancies, Deadline December 27
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

The City is currently accepting applications for Commission vacancies. All applications and three letters of recommendation are due to the City Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, December 27 at 5 p.m. For more information regarding the vacancies click here. Notice of Vacancy Arts Commission Parks, Recreation,...

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1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
Acton hotel fire
Metro, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, has rescheduled a critical scoping meeting to collect public input on potential improvements to State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway.
Nov. 16: Metro, CalTrans Reschedule SR-14 Scoping Meeting in Santa Clarita
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens :and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.
LASD: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
With a Red Flag Warning in effect through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning for SCV, Increased Wildfire Risk
For many years, the dogs cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control have benefited from the Grooming Gives Hope program.
Marcia Mayeda | Grooming Gives Hope, Saving Lives One Bath at a Time
The city of Santa Clarita acknowledges the progress the residents of Santa Clarita have made embracing organics recycling.
Green Santa Clarita Celebrates Organics October
California State University Northridge’s Family Focus Resource Center will be hosting its 11th annual All Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the CSUN University Student Union.
Oct. 19: CSUN 11th Annual All Abilities Resource Fair
The California Department of Public Health reports a total of 13 human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All 13 cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDPH Reports 13 Confirmed Human Cases of Bird Flu
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. business, is recalling approximately 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced.
National Recall of 11M Pounds of Meat, Poultry Products
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Waste Connections, the owner and operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging that Waste Connections has negligently and recklessly operated the landfill, resulting in serious harm to residents.
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Chiquita Landfill Operator
The Federal Communications Commission Board of Commissioners has adopted rules that require wireless carriers to route calls to the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline based on the caller’s geographic location instead of by area code.
FCC Approves Rules to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide, Crisis Lifeline
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will host its next Coffee With a Cop event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Trophy Coffee, located in Placerita Canyon on the campus of The Masters Universtiy.
Oct. 23: Coffee With a Cop at Trophy Coffee
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Director of Los Angeles County’s Department Public Health, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, have sent a letter enlisting the help of the Los Angeles County’s Cancer Surveillance Program.
Barger, LAPH Seek Support on Chiquita Canyon Cancer Claims
1876 - Southern Pacific begins subdividing town of Newhall (original location at Bouquet Junction) [story]
Campton store
ASCEND invites young women to collaboration event with the WiSH Education Foundation and Soroptimist International of Valencia Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Saugus High School Performing Arts Center, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: ASCEND Invites Young Women to Collab Event
A Financial Planning and Resource Fair will be hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Child Care Resource Center, 20001 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311.
Oct. 19: Financial Planning, Resource Fair
In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees for all dogs from Oct. 15-31.
Oct. 15-31: Adopt-a- Shelter Dog Month at County Shelters, Fees Waived
The California Highway Patrol has received a grant to fund the Start Smart program, a traffic safety initiative designed to educate and empower teen drivers, ages 15-19 and their guardians.
CHP Offers Start Smart Program to Curb Teen Driving Fatalities
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, an organization dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in the Santa Clarita Valley, unveiled its Largest Employer List for the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCVEDC Releases Largest Employers List 2024 Edition
California Institute of the Arts alums have long shaped the future of the animation industry. This year, CalArtians have earned recognition for their contributions, securing spots on two prestigious industry rankings.
CalArtians Earn Spots on Animation, Kids Entertainment Power Lists
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Santa Clarita Valley Water for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
SCV Water Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement by GFOA
The William S. Hart Regiment will host one of the largest marching band competitions in Southern California, the Hart Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26, at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355.
Oct. 26: Hart High Rampage Returns
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a Fall Bag Sale Saturday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 9.
Nov. 2-9: Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library Fall Bag Sale Begins
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades, in what an attorney said was the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese, it was announced Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Archdiocese of L.A. to Pay $880M to Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse
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