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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
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Supervisors OK Roadmap to Divert Youth from Jail
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017

In a historic move, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a roadmap for diverting thousands of youth from the juvenile and criminal justice systems, and for connecting them to a comprehensive array of supportive services – education, employment, housing, healthcare...

Supes to Weigh Health of Communities in Pot Shop Licensing

As Los Angeles County prepares to craft regulations for marijuana commerce, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to look at health equity – or inequity – in communities when considering prospective retailers that want to operate there. “We have to be thoughtful and deliberate about unintended...

LA LAFCO Wins 2 CALAFCO Awards
Friday, Nov 3, 2017

The California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions has awarded its 2017 “Most Effective Commission” Award to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the county of Los Angeles and its “Outstanding LAFCO Professional” Award to LAFCO Executive Officer Paul Novak. CALAFCO, a statewide...

L.A. County Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017

Throughout November, Native American Heritage Month commemorates the historical contributions that Native Americans have made in the United States, and helps raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people face. The L.A. County Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a variety...

Supes In Support of Federal Funding for I-5, Old Road Project
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a joint motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn authorizing a five-signature letter in support of three local transportation projects being submitted for consideration of federal grant funding. Included in the submissions...

Santa Clarita Among 50 Cities to Team Up With L.A. County to Fight Homelessness

Nearly 50 cities across Los Angeles County, including Santa Clarita, have earned a unique opportunity to confront rising homelessness in their communities through an innovative grant program created by the County and United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Home For Good Funders Collaborative. Launched in...

Oct. 31: Homeless, Infrastructure Issues on Supervisors’ Agenda
Friday, Oct 27, 2017

The next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, set for Tuesday, October 31, starting at 9:30 a.m., at 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles 90012. A live video feed will be available at http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast. Here’s the agenda: EDI Media President,...

County Reminds Residents of Pet Safety During Halloween
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control would like to remind all pet owners to keep your pets in a safe and secure place while enjoying the festivities. “Our pet community can be frightened by the activities of this holiday, and that is perfectly understandable,” said Marcia...

Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Safety Welcomes New Appointees
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that she has appointed Stephen Larson and Mark Holscher to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Safety. Mr. Larson attended Georgetown University for undergraduate studies, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California....

LA County Public Defender Soars with Silver Eagle Award
Friday, Oct 20, 2017

The LA County Public Defender has won the Silver Eagle Award for its Public Defender Jail Liaison Program — the second-highest award in the Top 10 category — during the 31st Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony on Oct. 18 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. “You have demonstrated what...

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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
James Dean
1969 - College of the Canyons opens with first class of students in temporary quarters at Hart High School [story]
COC
1987 - Slender-horned spineflower listed in Federal Register as endangered species [story] Slender-horned spineflower
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to officially designate “Old Glory” a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark.
Supes Vote to Officially Make ‘Old Glory’ Historic Landmark
After exhausting other identification methods, Antelope Valley Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Lancaster, California is seeking the media and public’s help in identifying family for a male patient who has been hospitalized since Sept. 5.
AV Medical Center Asks Public’s Help in Identifying Patient
Staff, students, and families from Opportunities for Learning Public Charter High School’s Santa Clarita and Canyon Country campuses recently participated in the 10th annual Be the Light night run in Valencia.
Opportunities for Learning Staff, Students, Support Be the Light Run
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers
Oct. 1: Santa Clarita Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
SCV Water Earns Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Caltrans will close lanes overnight on Interstate 405 near the Interstate 5 interchange the nights of Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 for slope and drainage repair.
Oct. 3-4: Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for I-405 at I-5
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced three bills in her legislative package have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
‘Click to Cancel,’ Foreclosure Protection Bills Signed by Governor
The California Department of Transportation advises motorists that Southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to only one or two lanes in northern Los Angeles County between Vista Del Lago Road and Templin Highway beginning Sunday night, Sept. 29, through Friday morning, Oct. 4.
Sept. 29-Oct. 4: SB I-5 Lanes Closed, Vista Del Lago-Templin Hwy
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the Nov. 5 General Election has started.
County Mailing Sample Ballot Books for General Election
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a man last seen in Saugus.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Saugus Man
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus for the 2024 mosquito season in Los Angeles County.
First West Nile Virus Death of 2024 Reported in SFV
2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]
Don Mullally
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
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