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1924 - SCV Deputy Ed Brown killed in shootout with Gus Le Brun [story]
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Supes Direct County Staff to Make Domestic Violence Exams More Available to Victims
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Tuesday directing county departments to make domestic violence exams more readily-available for victims of crime. “In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s critical that we provide improved services and justice...

Officials Warm of Unhealthy Air Quality from Getty, Easy Fires

Smoke from the Getty Fire and Easy Fire have caused unhealthy air quality, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Northwest Coastal Los Angeles County West San Fernando Valley East San Fernando Valley “It is difficult to tell where smoke, ash or soot from a fire will go, or how...

Public Health Confirms 20th Measles Case in LA County
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident and is looking to identify others who are at risk for measles. Public Health urges residents, especially those who travel internationally and those...

New Study Shows Alarming Data of Homeless Death Rate in LA County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) released a mortality study Tuesday that provides new and alarming data on deaths among people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. Not only have the number of homeless deaths doubled, from 536 in 2013 to 1,047 in 2018, but...

Barger, Fellow Trail Blazers Ride in Iconic Equestrian Tradition
Monday, Oct 28, 2019

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE – More than 60 riders saddled up alongside Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Department of Parks and Recreation last weekend for the rich equestrian tradition of “Barger’s Trail Blazers” – an annual horseback ride through the lush landscape of the county’s...

October 29 Meeting Agenda – LA County Supervisors

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has published the agenda for their Tuesday, October 29 meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live here. October 29 meeting agenda highlights follow (see the complete Oct. 29 meeting agenda here): Presentations & Proclamations: Honorable...

County Health Offers Tips for Cleanup After Tick Fire

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents returning home to take precautions during cleanup following a fire, and offers tips on the best ways to clean up. While ash from wildfires is relatively non-toxic and like ash that may be found in a home fireplace, it may be irritating...

County Development Officials Seek Input for Action Plan
Friday, Oct 25, 2019

The Los Angeles County Development Authority recently invited residents of unincorporated areas of the county and agency participants to the Community Meeting & Resource Fair, where attendees enjoyed family-fun activities and were encouraged to provide input for the county’s 2020-2021 Action Plan....

Oct. 26: Talk on Fossils of the Western Mojave at Red Rock Canyon

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act, Red Rock Canyon State Park officials will present a talk on fossils of the Western Mojave by noted Paleontologist Dr. Xiaoming Wang on Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. Dr. Wang, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology from the Natural...

County Warns Landlords to Comply with Price Gouging Laws

As thousands of Santa Clarita Valley residents currently seek a safe place to stay this weekend due to the Tick Fire, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs advises owners and operators of rental housing that they must stay in compliance of state and county laws which protect...

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1924 - SCV Deputy Ed Brown killed in shootout with Gus Le Brun [story]
Deputy Ed Brown
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17 Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
CalTrans, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, planned on holding two scoping meetings to receive public input on enhancing the safety of State Route 14. However, less than a week before the first scoping meeting was to be held, it was announced that the meetings would be postponed for an undetermined period of time.
SR-14 Scoping Meeting Postponed
The city of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, "Nature's Palette," in the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
‘Natures’s Palette’ Art Exhibition to Feature in City Hall
The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow will be held at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc., headquartered in Santa Clarita, is continuing to expand within California.
Vallarta Supermarkets Adds New Locations
As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication and keeping them engaged in extracurricular activities and sports to foster their growth.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention, Building a Drug-Free Future
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Third Annual Fall Hiking Challenge where participants are challenged to complete a marathon, 26.2 miles in the Newhall Pass Open Space and surrounding trails.
Santa Clarita Announces Fall Hike a Marathon Challenge
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Sept. 19: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting community meetings this month at 67 parks and nature center locations, including Castaic Sports Complex and Placerita Canyon Nature Center in the month of September.
L.A. County Parks Invites Public to SCV Community Meetings
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 for paving work.
Sept. 16-20: SB I-5 Lane Closures Continue in Castaic Area
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17: Planning Commission Continues Hearing on Speedway Property
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new Director of Fiscal Services and Mark Overdevest as the new assistant principal at Valencia High School.
Hart District Names Van Oss, Overdevest to Leadership Team
1964 - Fire fighters mop up after blaze in Bouquet Canyon that destroyed world's largest live oak tree [story]
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No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2024/25 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11 during the regular meetomg pf the Hart District Board of Trustees.
Hart District Teachers of the Year Honored by Governing Board
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth annual Health & Wellness Forum - The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Oct. 17: Health & Wellness Forum The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage
You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots.
Ken Striplin | The Green Revolution in Santa Clarita’s Energy Practices
The Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon will be at Valencia Heritage Park, Sunday, Oct. 13 starting at 8 a.m.
Oct. 13: Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is hosting “Spooktacular”, a Halloween-themed art exhibition, at the TAADAA Art Gallery, Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Sept. 14-Oct. 27: ‘Spooktacular Art Show’ at the TAADAA Art Gallery
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAIN Theater, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 2:  Santa Clarita Arts Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for cross-connection control and hydraulic research for being a charter member.
SCV Water Honored as Charter Member of USC Foundation
The MAIN in collaboration with Eclipse Theatre Los Angeles will host Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN to Present ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a Car and Bike Show Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the lodge in Canyon Country.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Car, Bike Show, Chili Cook-off
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