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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]

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SCV Chamber Announces Schools Named to Honor Roll List

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

Educational Results Partnership, a non-profit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released the 2024 Honor Roll list of California’s top performing schools, in partnership with local business leaders and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. This is the...

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Valencia Marching Band, Color Guard Shine in Championship Prelims

The Valencia High School Marching Band and Color Guard continue its reign in the fall competition season, securing top honors at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Division 2A Championship Prelims held Saturday, Nov. 16, in Walnut. The band’s outstanding performance earned...

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Nov. 20: Hart Board Regular Meeting

Monday, Nov 18, 2024

The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, beginning with a closed session at 6:15 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the William S. Hart Union School District Administrative Center, 21380...

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Nov. 19: SUSD Regular Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, Nov. 19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Education Center, located at 24930 Avenue Stanford in Santa Clarita. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom Webinar. To connect by computer,...

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U.S. News Ranks Hart Junior Highs in Top 14%

Friday, Nov 15, 2024

William S. Hart Union High School District junior high schools (Arroyo Seco, La Mesa, Placerita, Rancho Pico, Rio Norte and Sierra Vista) have been ranked in the top 14% of middle schools in the State of California by U.S. News & World Report. The publication’s new Best Middle Schools rankings,...

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Nov. 14: Regular Meeting of the CUSD Governing Board

Monday, Nov 11, 2024

The Castaic Union School District will hold its regular board meeting Thursday, Nov. 14 at the District Office, located at 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA 91355. A closed session will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open session at 6 p.m., where there will be a report of closed session action. Special...

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Dec. 7-8: Hart Show Choir Presents ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

Join Hart show Choir performers on an interactive journey through a holiday classic with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 2-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Hart High School cafeteria, 24825 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Tours depart regularly throughout the day....

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Nov. 6: Regular Meeting of the Hart Board of Trustees

Monday, Nov 4, 2024

The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, beginning with a closed session at 6:30 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the William S. Hart Union School District Administrative Center, 21380...

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Nov. 7: SUSD Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting

Friday, Nov 1, 2024

The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Saugus Union School District Office, 24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The meeting will take place in the Bramlett Room. Please enter through the back of the...

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Oct. 30: SUSD Hosts Joint Board, Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Asset Management Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., in the multipurpose room of Bridgeport Elementary School, 23670 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The SUSD Asset Management...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 27) 1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]	Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.	Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?	Patsy Ayala \| Connecting With the Community 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.	Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.	Jan. 10-12: The MAIN Presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’ The MAIN will present "Heaven Can Wait" by Terrance Carty, showing Friday, Jan. 10-12 at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.	Jan. 14: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Class Begins 12-Week Training The Docent Training Program at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, led by Ron K will welcome the next generation of nature enthusiasts to orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 14.	Dec. 27: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita Sports Centre The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Sports Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Next WomensNet $10,000 Amber Grant The application cutoff for the next WomansNet $10,000 Amber Grant for businesses owned by women is Dec. 31.	Registration for Skate Classes Open at The Cube The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center \| Powered by FivePoint Valencia has opened registration for its learn to skate sessions for January and February.
Jan. 6-13, Jan. 27-Feb. 3: DWR Maintenance to Restrict SCV Water Supply SCV Water is asking customers to refrain from all outdoor water use during the weeks of Jan. 6-13 and Jan. 27-Feb. 3 due to scheduled maintenance on facilities at Castaic Lake that will restrict the agency’s imported water supply.	COC Falls 82-79 in Final Seconds at Rio Hondo College of the Canyons men's basketball was the victim of an 82-79 road loss at Rio Hondo College on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with the Cougars falling despite a 22-point performance from Justin Perez.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 26) 1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]	Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity Marianne Paris Sneider, a beloved long-time friend and patron of the Roar Foundation, died on July 21. Her generous spirit is reflected in her estate plan, which provides for a gift of $100,000 to the Roar Foundation in honor of Tippi Hedren, provided that the Roar Foundation receives $100,000 in matching grants within one year of her death.	Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting More than a dozen Val Verde and Castaic residents and community leaders came together on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to decry the “inaction and lack of concern” of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors around the public health emergency in the "diverse" community around the Chiquita Canyon Landfill operated by Waste Connections.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is offering the 2025 Gibbon Calendar for $15 plus $5 shipping. Purchasing a calendar or other items from the Gibbon Center Gift Shop helps support the care and feeding of the endangered small apes living at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus.	Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies Exercising its mandate to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has created a special committee to investigate how the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handles complaints made by members of the public against its deputies.	CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships Four students from California Institute of the Arts Character Animation program have been awarded scholarships by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum for the 2024-25 academic year.	Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train On Sunday, Dec. 15, nearly 2,000 people dressed in their favorite holiday outfits attended the Metrolink Holiday Express Train at the city of Santa Clarita’s Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.	Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.	Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help you navigate safely through the holidays