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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon. [story]
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June 12: Kick-Off to Summer Food Service Program at 50 LA County Parks
Thursday, Jun 8, 2017

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Education and the Department of Public Health, will provide approximately 225,000 free snacks and lunches this summer to children at 50 county parks...

L.A. County Moody’s Credit Rating Upgraded to Aa1
Wednesday, Jun 7, 2017

Los Angeles County’s long-term credit ratings reached their highest levels in a decade after Moody’s this week upgraded the county from Aa2 to Aa1, potentially saving the county millions of dollars in interest expenses. In announcing the move, Moody’s cited the county’s “strong and stable financial...

Board of Supervisors Proclaims June ‘Refugee Awareness Month’ in L.A. County
Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017

Home to 10.4 million residents, 140 cultures, and as many as 224 languages, Los Angeles County is the most populated and culturally diverse county in America. To celebrate the numerous contributions that refugees have made to enhance the culture in Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors has proclaimed...

June 24: Informational Meeting at COC to Discuss Foster and Foster-Adoptive Parenting

Adoption is a meaningful way for individuals and couples to fulfill their dream of parenting. There are approximately 64,000 children in foster care in California. Los Angeles County’s foster care population exceeds 21,000 children with 500 foster children waiting to be connected to a family who...

Homeless Crisis, Transportation on Tuesday County Supervisors Agenda
Monday, Jun 5, 2017

The homeless crisis and transportation improvements are among the issues on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors starting at 9:30 a.m. Other highlights include: Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) Educator of the Year awardees honored Children’s...

Federal Budget Proposes to Cut Vital Housing, Community Development Programs in L.A. County
Friday, Jun 2, 2017

The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC) and Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) oppose the Trump Administration’s proposed cuts to essential affordable housing and community development programs in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018 budget. “Los Angeles County...

July 1: Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect in Unincorporated L.A. County

Starting July 1, the minimum wage will increase to $12 an hour in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County for businesses with 26 or more employees and $10.50 an hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees. Businesses are strongly encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer...

Bill Aimed to Establish Oversight Commission for Trauma Funding Passes Senate
Thursday, Jun 1, 2017

Senator Scott Wilk, R- Antelope Valley, announced Monday that Senate Bill 792 (SB 792), a measure to establish an oversight commission for Los Angeles County Measure B trauma funding has passed the Senate and is headed to the Assembly for its consideration. “Last evening’s vote is good news...

June 3: L.A. County Kicks Off Start of Summer Swim Season

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation kicks off its public summer swim season beginning Saturday, June 3, 2017, with the opening of nine swimming pools for free recreational swimming. Sixteen more pools will open on Saturday, June 10; two additional pools will open on Saturday, June...

L.A. County Homeless Population Jumps 23 Percent in One Year
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The homeless population in Los Angeles County jumped by nearly a quarter, according to results of the county’s annual homeless count. The number of homeless residents in L.A. County is nearly 58,000, up about 23 percent from 2016, according to the 2017 Homeless Count by the Los Angeles County Services...

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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon. [story]
New York Observer
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for SCV
he city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 30 to Friday, Sept. 4.
Seven Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita invites all Kings fans for the annual Santa Clarita Kings Day on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Crypto.com Arena.
Dec.7: May the Force Be With You at Santa Clarita Kings Day
Join International Celebrity Psychic Medium Colby Rebel for a spooky evening of spirits and messages, Friday, Oct. 4 from 8-10 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 4: Halloween Psychic Experience with Colby Rebel at the MAIN
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Business After Hours Mixer, alongside other business leaders from the Santa Clarita Valley, for an exclusive networking event at Valencia Acura on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 16: SCV Chamber After Hours Mixer at Valencia Acura
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced today the launch of the Rental Housing Habitability Program.
Public Health Announces Rental Housing Inspection Program
Los Angeles County must continue to move its ethics reform work forward. There's no question that public distrust in government runs deep.
Kathryn Barger | On Ethics Reform
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
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