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L.A. County’s Youth Sailing Camp Dates Announced

Monday, Mar 27, 2023

The Department of Beaches and Harbors’ Russell Walker W.A.T.E.R. (Water Awareness, Training, Education & Recreation) Youth Sailing Camp is back for Spring Break. If your children are ready to share exciting outdoor adventures with eager campers (11-17 years old) in Marina del Rey, sign them up...

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SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help

Friday, Mar 24, 2023

Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station need the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in the theft of credit cards they later used. The suspects are a female Hispanic 25-35 years old and a male white. On Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, the pictured suspects used the...

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March 28: Metro Hosts Telephone Town Hall

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority invites the public to provide feedback about the agency’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget process during a live, interactive Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Metro encourages input on funding for Metro projects and...

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May 31: Tickets on Sale for ’14th Annual State of the County’

Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the 14th annual State of the County is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, CA 91355. The SCV Chamber and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office have...

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Canyon Trail Closed Due to Storm Damage

Officials at Placerita Canyon State Park and Nature Center have closed the popular Canyon Trail, one of the park’s longest trails, indefinitely due to damage from recent storms. Other trails, including the Ecology Trail, Heritage Trail and the Hillside Trail remain open. The nearby Waterfall Trail...

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Tuesday COVID Roundup: 22 New SCV Cases

Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday no new deaths and 22 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 12 additional deaths and 644 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,937, county case totals to 3,721,219 and Santa Clarita Valley...

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Ocean Water Quality Advisory Extended for All L.A. County Beaches

Monday, Mar 20, 2023

The recent rainfall has prompted Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, to caution residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to contaminate ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks and...

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Monday COVID Roundup: 40 New SCV Cases

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday no new deaths and 40 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with 35 additional deaths and 1,238 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 35,925, county case totals to 3,720,572 and...

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Parks After Dark Offer Free Fun in Val Verde

Friday, Mar 17, 2023

The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department will offer fun for all ages on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Val Verde Park, 30300 Arlington St., Castaic, CA 91384. You don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy your local park. Parks After Dark is here for the...

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Vasquez Rocks Free Twilight Hikes Register Now

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, will host a series of free Twilight Hikes suitable for all ages. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Dates include: Thursday, April 6 at 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jun 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,...

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Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.	Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.	Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.	Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation Assembly Bill 2316 (Gabriel) that prohibits the use of six food dyes currently used in school meals has been passed by the California State Legislature.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 1) 1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]	Today in SCV History (Aug. 31) 2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.	Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.	Mike West \| A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons	Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.	LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.	Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.	Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.	Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.	This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.	Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers	SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.	Today in SCV History (Aug. 30) 2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]	2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80 Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.	Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.	Jason Gibbs \| Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.	Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.