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Local Pizza Place to Give Back to Make-a-Wish Foundation

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015

California Pizza Kitchen will be donating 20 percent of the total sales from its Valencia location on Wednesday, Nov. 18 to raise funds for Make-A-Wish. Funds raised during the event will go to the Greater Los Angeles chapter of Make-A-Wish® to help grant wishes for local families. “We’re proud...

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City Prepares for El Niño, Advises Residents to do Same

Monday, Nov 16, 2015

A strong El Niño weather pattern is forecasted this winter that will likely bring heavy rainfall to Southern California. Check out the city’s Ready for Rain website. Be El Niño Ready, here’s what you can do: Before: Keep emergency supplies on hand, such as a flashlight, water, food, first aid...

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Kids, Parents Make Literacy a Hands-On Experience

Saturday, Nov 14, 2015

Thousands of Santa Clarita residents gathered at Old Town Newhall Library for the ninth annual Family Literacy Festival. The festival featured interactive events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including face painting, bottle rockets and live storytelling. “Every year we do this festival to celebrate children...

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Closures Slated for Golden Valley Bridge Widening

Friday, Nov 13, 2015

From Sunday night, Nov. 15, to Friday morning, Nov. 20, and from Sunday night, Nov. 22, to Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, State Route 14 and the Golden Valley Road Bridge at State Route 14 will be subject to night closures to accommodate the Golden Valley Road Bridge widening project. During the construction,...

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Local Authors: Sign Up to Be Recognized

Thursday, Nov 12, 2015

The Santa Clarita Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, are inviting local authors to apply online by Sunday, November 15, to be part of the third annual Celebration of Local Authors event happening on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m....

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City Commissioner Terms Aligned with New Council Terms

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved to extend the terms of city commissioners at its meeting Tuesday evening. The terms of the appointed members of the city’s Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District...

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Nov. 21: Light Up Main Street

Tuesday, Nov 10, 2015

Santa Clarita will be getting its first official holiday decorations in Old Town Newhall on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. as a part of the official tree and Main Street lighting event. The street will display thousands of lights, a 23-foot tree and lighted displays. Mayor Marsha McLean, Mayor ProTem Bob Kellar and...

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Literacy Fest STEAMs Into Newhall Library Saturday (Video)

The City of Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Public Library and the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library will join to host the free 9th Annual Family Literacy Festival on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event will showcase stories, theatrical productions, songs, dance and crafts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....

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Golden Valley Bridge and SR 14 Subject to Night Closures this Month

From Sunday night, November 15 to Friday morning, November 20, 2015, and from Sunday night, Nov. 22 to Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 2015, state route 14 and the Golden Valley Road Bridge at State Route 14 will be subject to night closures to accommodate the Golden Valley Road Bridge widening project. During...

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Santa Clarita City Council Agenda (11-10-2015)

Friday, Nov 6, 2015

Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Invocation McLean Call to Order Roll Call Flag Salute Executive Meeting Approval of Agenda Awards and Recognitions Helen Putnam Award Recognition of Doctors who have been at Henry Mayo Hospital for 40 years Recognition of Hunter...

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Today in SCV History (Nov. 1) 1963 - Community of Canyon Country founded; first Frontier Days celebration [story]	Nov. 10: USATF Certified Santa Clarita Marathon The 2024 Santa Clarita Marathon will be held on Nov. 10, starting and finishing at Valencia Heritage Park, 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd. The course will be on the bike path, away from traffic. Race start times are: full marathon 7 a.m., half marathon 7:15 a.m., 10K 7:30 a.m. and 5K 7:35 a.m.	Volunteers Sought for 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Volunteer registration is now open for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count to be held in January by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.	CalArts Ranks #7 in TheWrap’s Best Film Schools of 2024 The entertainment and media news magazine TheWrap released its annual ranking of the top United States film schools, with the California Institue of the Arts School of Film/Video nabbing the #7 ranking for the 2024-25 cycle.	Marsha McLean \| Have a Spook-taculary Safe Halloween Tonight is Halloween, and I can already feel the hullabaloo as children prepare to put on their costumes and head out for a fun evening of trick-or-treating.	Barger Bestowed President’s Award by Peace Officers Association The Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County honored Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger by presenting her with the President's Award on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Kitabatake Crowned WSC Player of the Year, Canyons Advances College of the Canyons freshman Sahya Kitabatake was awarded Western State Conference Player of the Year honors as the Cougars Women's golf team played out its regular season schedule at the two-day conference championships held Oct. 27-28 at Marshall Canyon Golf Course in La Verne, Calif.	Van Hook Files Wrongful Termination Claims Dr. Dianne Van Hook, who served as Chancellor of College of the Canyons for more than 36 years, has filed wrongful termination and Department of Fair Employment and Housing claims against the Santa Clarita Community College District and its Board of Trustees.	American Cancer Society See’s Candies Fundraiser The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley invites all to join its holiday “YUM-raising” event with See’s irresistible candies.	Today in SCV History (Oct. 31) 1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce petitions state to pave Spruce Street (now Main); it happens three years later [story]	‘Safeguarding the Election’ Event Held at County Ballot Processing Center Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna hosted a press conference at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on Tuesday, Oct. 29, regarding safeguarding the election in Los Angeles County.	COC Women’s Cross Country Wins First Conference Title College of the Canyons has established women's cross country program history with the team claiming its first Western State Conference Championship after a triumphant run on the course at Oxnard College.
Woodside Homes to Build Townhome Community in Santa Clarita Woodside Homes is building its first community in northern Los Angeles, with the announcement of Wayfare Station in Santa Clarita.	L.A. County Sues Pepsi, Coke on Plastic Beverage Pollution Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit today against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for their significant role in plastic pollution's negative impacts on the environment and public health.	Nov.23: Tickets Now Available for Santa Clarita 40 Under Forty Tickets for the 2024 Santa Clarita Valley 40 Under Forty are now open for the Nov. 23 event.	Federal Disaster Assistance for Bridge Fire Victims California residents and business owners affected by the Bridge Fire may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans.	‘Movie Theatres Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon,’ CSUN Prof says As the future of the Hollywood film industry remains uncertain, filled with both challenges and opportunities, the viability of a movie theater has also come into focus as streaming and shorter release windows have raised concerns about its survival.	SCV Water Wins Seven PRSA L.A. Awards In recognition of its outstanding achievements in public relations, SCV Water received seven prestigious awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles chapter.
MOOYAH Burgers Announces Results of it’s Nationwide Best Burger of the United States Competition. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes is thrilled to announce the results of its nationwide Best Burger of the United States (BOTUS) competition.	CSUN’s Jewish Studies Department to Host Series on Peacebuilding CSUN’s Jewish Studies Program is hosting a series of workshops on peacebuilding as a way to strengthen community and fight antisemitism.	Today in SCV History (Oct. 30) 1984 - NTSB revises probable cause of 1982 "Twilight Zone" deaths after director John Landis appeals [story]	County Grants Cali Lake RV Park Appeal, Residents Can Remain Indefinitely Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger lauded the Board of Supervisors’ approval on Tuesday, Oct. 29, of her motion and an appeal by Cali Lake RV Park’s owner that will allow the 175 people living onsite to remain housed there, indefinitely.	Justice Department, DOT Launch Public Inquiry into Competition in Air Travel The United States Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Department of Transportation have jointly announced a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel.	Oct. 30: SUSD Hosts Joint Board, Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Asset Management Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., in the multipurpose room of Bridgeport Elementary School.