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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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County Awarded Prestigious Government Assessment Award
Thursday, Sep 21, 2017

The most prestigious recognition for government assessment agencies has been awarded to the Office of the Assessor in Los Angeles County. Assessor Jeffrey Prang will be presented with the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration (CEAA) by the International Association of Assessing Officers...

Sept. 21: SCV Service Center Grand Opening, Resource Fair
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Service Center has moved from its previous location in Newhall to a new location in the Santa Clarita Plaza, and will host a grand opening celebration Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new location at 26111 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91350 has twice the space as the...

Sept. 21: Santa Clarita Valley Transportation Summit
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is hosting the inaugural Santa Clarita Valley Transportation Summit. The event will take place Thursday, September 21, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, Century Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. The event is an opportunity...

September 19: Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Friday, Sep 15, 2017

Here are agenda highlights for the next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, set for Tuesday, September 19, starting at 9:30 a.m.: The Department of Beaches and Harbors and the Marina del Rey Symphony recognized for their award-winning Summer Concert Series. The Torrance Fire Department...

Los Angeles Hammers Out Rules for Marijuana Stores

By Matt Reynolds, Courthouse News (CN) — With the city of Los Angeles set to regulate the legal sale of marijuana next year, the city Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously supported a proposal that limits where and how cannabis stores can operate. Under the draft regulations, cannabis retailers...

L.A. County Public Defender Jail Mental Health Program Wins Award

A new Los Angeles County Public Defender program that assists incarcerated, mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients has won a coveted Productivity and Quality Award, according to a news release from the Public Defender’s office. The award honors L.A. County departmental improvement efforts...

Castaic, Acton Agua Dulce Libraries Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Thursday, Sep 14, 2017

Castaic Library LA County Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of themed special events and activities at several library locations, and a special curated series at its Chicano Resource Center, part of East Los Angeles Library. Events include art activities, book clubs, dance...

County Program Tackles Real Estate Fraud, Scams

The county of Los Angeles works diligently to protect homeowners and combat the scourge of real estate fraud every day. It is imperative that the public has accurate information about the services the County is able to provide, as well the fraud notification program we have put in place to protect our...

Placerita, Vasquez Rocks Volunteers Honored by County Parks
Tuesday, Sep 12, 2017

Nature Center Associates of Los Angeles County recognized community members in its annual Volunteer Recognition Day held Sunday at Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena. Volunteers from Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park (VRNCA) and the Placerita Nature Center (PCNC) were honored for their years of service...

L.A. County Supervisors Take Steps in Support of Immigrants

Moving across multiple fronts, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to intensify its support for immigrants in the face of federal efforts to roll back protections on vulnerable populations, including young “dreamers” studying and working under the DACA program. The supervisors,...

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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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