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1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
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Nov. 15: Civilian Oversight Commission for Sheriff’s Department Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018

The Civilian Oversight Commission for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will host its next monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, to take place at the Metropolitan Water District headquarters at 700 N. Alameda Street, Los...

County Shelters Caring for Animal Victims of Woolsey Fire

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is working to provide safe sheltering for animals as a result of the fires that have affected thousands of Los Angeles County residents. DACC is grateful for donations made to the animal emergency disaster response fund managed by the Los...

County Partners with State, Feds for Woolsey Fire Recovery Efforts
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018

LOS ANGELES – As first responders continue to battle the Woolsey Fire, Los Angeles County has launched comprehensive and coordinated recovery efforts to support the residents displaced by the fire. Woolsey Fire evacuations currently affect approximately 250,000 residents. The fire has burned over 96,000...

FEMA Assistance Now Available for Residents Impacted by Woolsey Fire

LOS ANGELES – The Major Disaster Declaration requested Sunday by California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. was approved by President Donald J. Trump on Monday evening. Federal funds will be available to help communities recover from wildfires that started on Nov. 8. The declaration means Los Angeles...

LA County Engages Tech Industry in Fight Against Homelessness
Monday, Nov 12, 2018

The Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office/Homeless Initiative and the Chief Information Office have launched a new initiative to enlist the technology industry in the countywide effort to prevent and combat homelessness. In a bold move to harness the resources and expertise of tech companies and...

Nov. 13: County to Host Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans

The Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs will host the 2nd Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner for active military, veterans and their families and homeless vets at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. There...

Nov. 13: LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set for Tuesday, Nov. 13, starting at 1 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live here. Agenda highlights follow (see the full agenda here): Presentations & Proclamations: Monrovia High School, in honor of its 125th anniversary Winners...

‘Pets for Vets’ Discounted at County Shelters This Weekend
Friday, Nov 9, 2018

In honor of Veterans Day, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is offering all veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel discounted pet adoptions this weekend at the county’s seven animal care centers, including Castaic. The Castaic shelter is located at 31044...

County Posts First Ballot Counting Update for Nov. 6 Election

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced the first ballot counting update for the Nov. 6 General Election on Friday afternoon. The update includes 123,003 ballots processed since Election Night, consisting of Vote by Mail ballots. The total election results count is...

Sheriff’s Race: Villanueva Leads by 335 Votes Out of 1.74 Million Counted

In an extremely tight race for Los Angeles County Sheriff that will likely be determined by provisional and mail-in ballots now being counted, incumbent Sheriff Jim McDonnell trails retired Sheriff’s Lt. Alex Villanueva by just 335 votes, according to the latest figures from the county registrar. After...

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The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post
NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.
Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball
On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center will host the Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bella Vida in the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Oct. 19: Circle of Hope Seas the Day Afternoon Tea
With one group of Mustangs cross-country athletes having already competed on Friday night, Sept. 20, at the Larry Young Classic in Columbia, Mo. (where the men and the women both won the team titles), a second group of The Master's University men's and women's cross-country teams raced against top competition at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Riverside, Calif.
TMUXC Doubles Up Weekend’s Success, Men Place Second at UCR Invitational
1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the start of construction for the upgrades and enhancements to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Oct. 2: City to Start Upgrading Old Orchard Park
The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season,  "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".
Sept. 28: Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Fall Shows
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award by the International Association of Assessment Officers, the preeminent global organization that is the standard bearer for assessment administration and property tax policy.
County Assessor’s Jobs Program Wins Top Award
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
Update: LOCATED LASD Seeks Public Help to Find At-Risk Missing Person
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for Sept. 25
A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for Christopher Hubbart, known as the "Pillowcase Rapist,"  scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Hollywood Courthouse, will not be relocated to the Antelope Valley.
Court Won’t Move AV Sex Offender’s Hearing to AV
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1. The special meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building.
Oct. 1: SCV Water Holds Regular Board Meeting
California State University, Northridge, is home to the International Guitar Research Archives, one of the largest guitar-related archives in the world.
CSUN Houses Major Guitar Music Research Archive
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of Panorama City.
Health Officials Probing Nearby Case of Dengue Fever
The Valencia High School Marching Band & Color Guard is pleased to announce RAGNAROK, a Western Band Association SoCal Marching Band Clinic taking place on Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 5: Valencia High to Host RAGNAROK Marching Band Clinic
1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]
Clampitt fire
The Master's University men's soccer team tied Hope International University 0-0 in a tightly contested game played at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. Saturday afternoon.
Mustangs Settle for 0-0 Draw Against Conference Rival
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