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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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Canyon Country Convict Leads Deputies on Life-Threatening Chase
Wednesday, Aug 7, 2013

Photo: LASD On Tuesday, August 6th at approximately 7:10am, a Palmdale deputy initiated a traffic stop of a driver in a red Honda Civic, after being flagged down by a victim who told him that the driver had attempted to run her off of the road, on 9th Street East, in the City of Palmdale. The driver,...

County Supervisors to Review State Prisoner Shift
Saturday, Jul 13, 2013

A report detailing Los Angeles County concerns with AB 109 will be reviewed Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. The report was conducted by the county’s Probation Department at the request of supervisors, who have expressed concern with a burden the Public Safety Realignment puts on county jails. “Supervisor...

Antonovich Calls for Realignment Repeal
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013

A recent tragic kidnapping has highlighted how AB 109’s historic shift in responsibility has had a major negative impact in many Los Angeles County communities, Supervisor Michael Antonovich said Tuesday. “The governor’s failed realignment program is a proven threat to public safety, which...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013

In this episode: Republican lawmakers are introducing a series of bills to change Governor Brown’s Prison Realignment plan; A Santa Clarita man was in court Wednesday on charges of committing lewd acts in public; A Valencia woman is out on bail after being charged with a felony hit-and-run in Newhall. Also: SCV...

2 New Probation Officers to Track AB109 Parolees
Friday, Mar 8, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s officials reviewed preliminary year-to-date crime numbers Thursday, once again touting a low overall crime picture, and discussed a local plan to fight the rate of recidivism in AB 109 offenders. To that end, the Sheriff’s Station added two new officers from the Los...

2-Time Loser, Freed Under AB109, Held for Attempted Rape
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013

Robert Pena of Newhall pleaded not guilty to charges related to a break-in and attempted rape in Canyon Country on Monday at Los Angeles Superior Court in San Fernando. He is currently being held on $260,000 bail. He’s due back in court April 3 in Department S in San Fernando. On Feb. 21, Santa...

Home Checks Lead to Arrests of Two AB-109 Parolees
Friday, Feb 22, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies conducted parole checks in the early morning hours Friday, following up on local AB 109 parolees Friday and making a pair of arrests. “We hit 10 locations and we have two people in custody,” said Sgt. Dan Peacock of the SCV Sheriff’s Station. “One we...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday, Feb 14, 2013

In this episode: A 15 year old boy is in critical condition after he was struck by a car in Valencia; A Saugus man is in custody for allegedly scamming local women out of thousands of dollars; Los Angeles County firefighters made quick work of three brushfires that broke out along the 14 Freeway Thursday...

SCV Deputies Keeping Close Eye on Parolees

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Crime Prevention Unit is keeping a close eye on parolees in its patrol area. “Our primary responsibility as law enforcement is to keep the community safe,” said SCV Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Dubin. “It’s the goal of the Sheriff’s Department and...

Early-Release Parolee Caught with Weapons, Burglary Tools
Friday, Feb 1, 2013

Photos: LASD SCV Sheriff’s deputies conducted a parole check in Canyon Country on Friday that netted a pair of arrests, Deputy Josh Dubin said. Jason Flint, 26, of Canyon Country, and his brother Jeremy Flint, 20, also of Canyon Country, were arrested in the sweep. “Deputies began their parole check...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers, and more to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
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