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Ken Striplin: Happy New Year
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

The new year is a time to reset, while also setting goals for the next 12 months. Thanks to the leadership of our city council, strategic planning has always been a key part of our city’s success. By setting clear goals, exploring innovative solutions and prioritizing the needs of residents, Santa...

Tomás J. Aragón, M.D. | California Department of Public Health
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024

By sustaining its commitment to support healthy individuals and families in healthful communities, the California Department of Public Health recognizes the need to transform as public health advances and society evolves. We have an ever-changing health care system, and technology is dramatically advancing...

Gabriella Skollar | Gibbon Conservation Center

As we approach the end of 2024, we are wrapping up several big projects and planning new ones. Although we are currently tackling an issue with a faulty well, there is some good news to share as well. Before the year ends, I’d like to reflect on all the experiences that made this year memorable and...

Ken Striplin | Fresh Ideas for Staying Active in the New Year
Monday, Dec 30, 2024

With the new year beginning, it’s a great time to create personal goals and embrace a fresh start that encourages health and happiness. Whether you want to get active, enjoy more time outside or explore new activities, our city provides countless recreational options to support your goals. Santa Clarita...

Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Friday, Dec 27, 2024

As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we’ve made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily. I have worked all year long to represent your needs, champion your priorities, and deliver meaningful results that...

Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024

Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember. For those of you whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Patsy Ayala and I have...

Ken Striplin | Fourth Year of the SC2025 Strategic Plan
Monday, Dec 23, 2024

The new year is just around the corner and with the change of the calendar, we will be in the homestretch of the city’s Strategic Plan, Santa Clarita 2025 (SC2025). Looking back over the past 12 months, we checked off many key action items in this extensive plan. Some of the most exciting are taking...

Ondré Seltzer | SCVEDC Celebrates 15 Years in 2025
Friday, Dec 20, 2024

Dear Santa Clarita Valley Business Community, As the holiday season approaches and we prepare to welcome a new year, I am delighted to reflect on the incredible journey of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation. Early in 2025, we will celebrate our 15th Anniversary honoring the dedication...

Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn

Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger! Last Saturday, Dec. 14 was a day of merriment and memories at Six Flags Magic Mountain in the Santa Clarita Valley in partnership with our Department of Children and Family Services and...

Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024

“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” – Anonymous Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold a public hearing on recommendations for the now closed Santa Clarita Elementary School on Wednesday, April 30
April 30: SUSD Public Hearing on Options for Santa Clarita Elementary
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in a study session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at City Hall in the Carl Boyer Room. This is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and the Arts Commission.
April 29: City Council Holds Budget Study Session on 2025-26 Budget
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating one case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who travelled recently from Texas.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature an artist's demo by Kathleen Scoggin at the Monday, May 19 monthly meeting.
May 19: SCAA Meeting Features Kathleen Scoggin Artist Demo
Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently joined the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley to celebrate the unveiling of a $50,000 van funded by her office that will take local youth to educational field trips, sports leagues, summer programs and college tours.
Barger Funds New Van for SCV Boys & Girls Club
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invites you to the Sunday, May 4 "May The Fourth Be With You" themed Square and Round Dance, 2-5 p.m.
May 4: ‘May The Fourth Be With You’ at Monthly Sierra Hillbillies Dance
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fifth episode of "Santa Clarita Voices," the city’s official podcast, that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders and unique members of the community.
Episode Five: ‘Santa Clarita Voices’ Features Recreation, Community Services
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has celebrated its centennial with the announcement of the 2025 class of Guggenheim Fellows. Joining the foundation’s 100th class of 198 “distinguished individuals” working across 53 disciplines are California Institute of the Arts alumni and faculty.
CalArtians Named to 100th Class of Guggenheim Fellows
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, “Childhood Memories,” on view at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall, CA 91321, now through Monday, July 7.
‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit On View at Newhall Community Center
A "Celebration of Life" memorial service for Diana Cusumano, who died Friday, April 18, will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 23233 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
May 29: Celebration of Life Honors Diana Cusumano
California Institute of the Arts will host a Artisan Pop-up Market, 2-7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the CalArts Main Gallery, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA, 91355.
May 3: CalArts Artisan Pop-Up Market
The Master's University beach volleyball team got a pair of 4-1 wins Thursday, April 24 on the opening day of the NAIA Beach Volleyball Championships in Greeneville, Tenn.
Sandy ‘Stangs open Nationals with Two Wins
The Master's University baseball team needed to win one of the games in its final doubleheader of the regular season to punch a ticket to the GSAC Championship Tournament. The Mustangs got just that on Wednesday, April 23.
TMU Splits Redhawks Series, Qualifies for Post-Season
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be closed on Saturday, April 26, from 6-10 a.m. for a special event.
April 26: Central Park Exercise Staircase Closed Briefly for Special Event
A special meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Saturday, April 26, beginning at 1 p.m.
April 26: Hart District Governing Board Special Meeting
In many Hispanic households, children aren’t just part of the family, they are its heart. “Día de los Niños” reflects this deep cultural value by honoring the joy, curiosity and wonder of childhood.
Bill Miranda | A New Chapter Begins with Día de los Niños
California Institute of the Arts and the CHANEL Culture Fund has announced the CHANEL Center for Artists and Technology at CalArts, a visionary initiative that positions artists at the forefront of shaping the evolving technologies that define the world.
CalArts, CHANEL Culture Fund Announce CHANEL Center for Artists, Technology
Racquel Wilder Realty and Stress Free Mortgage will sponsor a free "May the Fourth Be With You" paper shredding community event, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Congregation Beth Shalom parking lot.
May 4: May the Fourth Be With You Paper Shredding Event
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced its second annual "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvres event hosted by Salt Creek Grille will be held Thursday, June 5, 6-8 p.m.
June 5: Second Annual Bringing It Home Fundraiser for SCV Vets
The Canyon Country Community Center will host "Celebrate," an events series that celebrates cultures, customs and culinary wonders on Friday, May 9, from 6-9 p.m. The May Celebrate event will feature the country of Ireland.
May 9: Santa Clarita Celebrate Series Features Ireland
College of the Canyons baseball took the opener of its three-game series vs. West L.A. College on Tuesday, April 22 behind a lineup that notched 13 hits in a dominant 15-2 road victory.
Canyons Hits the Road for 15-2 Win at West L.A.
College of the Canyons men's golf cruised to its fifth straight conference victory while seeing all five scoring players finish in the top six of the individual standings during its strong showing at Soule Park Golf Course on Monday, April 21.
Canyons Wins Fifth Straight WSC Event, Five Finish in Top Six
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