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1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce petitions state to pave Spruce Street (now Main); it happens three years later [story]
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70 Original Songs Vie for 2017 Oscar
Monday, Dec 18, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 70 songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures released in 2017 are in contention for nominations in the Original Song category for the 90th Academy Awards. The original songs, along with the motion picture in which each song...

10 Live Action Shorts Advance in 2017 Oscar Race
Monday, Dec 11, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 90th Academy Awards. A record 165 pictures had originally qualified in the category. The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production...

Dec. 1: Official Screen Credits Forms Due for Oscars
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017

Friday, December 1, is the deadline to submit Official Screen Credits forms to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 90th Academy Awards consideration. For a feature film to be considered for the 2017 Awards, the film’s distributor or producer must upload via Dropbox a scanned, signed...

Academy Awards: 170 Documentary Features Submitted
Friday, Nov 3, 2017

One hundred seventy features have been submitted for consideration in the Documentary Feature category for the 90th Academy Awards. Several of the films have not yet had their required Los Angeles and New York qualifying releases. Submitted features must fulfill the theatrical release requirements and...

Academy Awards Rules Approved for 90th Oscars
Friday, Apr 7, 2017

The Academy’s Board of Governors approved Oscars® rules and campaign regulations for the 90th Academy Awards® at their most recent Board meeting on Tuesday, March 28. For the first time, nominations voting in the Animated Feature Film category will be opened up to the entire eligible voting membership....

Academy Announces Key Dates for 90th Annual Oscars
Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017

The Academy and the ABC Television Network announced on Tuesday the key dates for the 90th Oscars. The Academy Awards presentation will air live on ABC on Oscar Sunday, March 4, 2018. Dates for the 91st, 92nd and 93rd Oscars presentations are set for February 24, 2019, February 23, 2020, and February...

Hollywood Street Closures for 2017 Oscar Week
Friday, Feb 10, 2017

To ensure public safety, support security strategies and facilitate the production of this year’s Oscars®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the city of Los Angeles have finalized street closure plans around the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood. To...

Oscar Winners Return to Stage as Presenters
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017

Academy Award® winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Mark Rylance and Alicia Vikander will present at the 89th Oscars, show producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd announced Wednesday. All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories. Hosted by Jimmy...

CalArts Alums’ ‘Zootopia’, ‘Moana’ Among Oscar Nominees
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017

Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 89th Academy Awards, honoring excellence in American cinematic achievements. Among the list of nominees are two films by CalArtians. Zootopia, fresh from a Golden Globe win, received a nomination...

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1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce petitions state to pave Spruce Street (now Main); it happens three years later [story]
Spruce Street
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna hosted a press conference at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on Tuesday, Oct. 29, regarding safeguarding the election in Los Angeles County.
‘Safeguarding the Election’ Event Held at County Ballot Processing Center
College of the Canyons has established women's cross country program history with the team claiming its first Western State Conference Championship after a triumphant run on the course at Oxnard College.
COC Women’s Cross Country Wins First Conference Title
Woodside Homes is building its first community in  northern Los Angeles, with the announcement of Wayfare Station in Santa Clarita.
Woodside Homes to Build Townhome Community in Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit today against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for their significant role in plastic pollution's negative impacts on the environment and public health.
L.A. County Sues Pepsi, Coke on Plastic Beverage Pollution
Tickets for the 2024 Santa Clarita Valley 40 Under Forty are now open for the Nov. 23 event. 
Nov.23: Tickets Now Available for Santa Clarita 40 Under Forty
California residents and business owners affected by the Bridge Fire may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans.
Federal Disaster Assistance for Bridge Fire Victims
As the future of the Hollywood film industry remains uncertain, filled with both challenges and opportunities, the viability of a movie theater has also come into focus as streaming and shorter release windows have raised concerns about its survival.
‘Movie Theatres Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon,’ CSUN Prof says
In recognition of its outstanding achievements in public relations, SCV Water received seven prestigious awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles chapter.
SCV Water Wins Seven PRSA L.A. Awards
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes is thrilled to announce the results of its nationwide Best Burger of the United States (BOTUS) competition.
MOOYAH Burgers Announces Results of it’s Nationwide Best Burger of the United States Competition.
CSUN’s Jewish Studies Program is hosting a series of workshops on peacebuilding as a way to strengthen community and fight antisemitism.
CSUN’s Jewish Studies Department to Host Series on Peacebuilding
1984 - NTSB revises probable cause of 1982 "Twilight Zone" deaths after director John Landis appeals [story]
John Landis
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger lauded the Board of Supervisors’ approval on Tuesday, Oct. 29, of her motion and an appeal by Cali Lake RV Park’s owner that will allow the 175 people living onsite to remain housed there, indefinitely.
County Grants Cali Lake RV Park Appeal, Residents Can Remain Indefinitely
The United States Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Department of Transportation have jointly announced a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel.
Justice Department, DOT Launch Public Inquiry into Competition in Air Travel
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.
Oct. 30: SUSD Hosts Joint Board, Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Barger, Horvath introduce motion upporting governor’s expansion of tax credit program for the California entertainment sector.
Barger, Horvath Support Entertainment Sector Tax Credit Expansion
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Santa Clara and Honby Wells PFAS Groundwater Treatment Facility on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. at 27100 Furnivall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91351. Members of the public are invited.
Nov. 19: SCV Water to Host Ribbon-Cutting at PFAS Treatment Facility
Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to individuals with disabilities, has announced a new partnership with Road Roaster Coffee Company.
‘Good Karma Coffee’ Benefits Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
Honorees Announced for 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 29: SUSD Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
The men only lost one event while the women only lost four as The Master's University swim teams had a dominating performance in the ACU/TMU/OUAZ/SOKA quad-meet in Surprise, Ariz. Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26.
TMU Swim Dominates in Quad Meet
1932 - Highway 99 completed through Weldon Canyon, bypassing Ridge Route [story]
Hwy 99
With the final Foothill League football contests coming this Friday, Nov. 1, six teams have a last opportunity to hold on or shake things up. Castaic (2-4, 4-6) has a bye and will have to see how it all plays out. Post season games will depend on the final league standings, and the CIF Southern Section will live-announce post season playoff teams and brackets for 11-man football on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at cifss.org.
Foothill League Football in Final Week
College of the Canyons women's soccer picked up its fourth and fifth wins in Western State Conference, South Division play in recent days. The first of those occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with the Cougars overtaking host L.A. Valley College in a 2-0 result.
Canyons Women’s Soccer Gets Two Road Wins
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