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1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV Wednesday

Tuesday, Jul 2, 2019

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa...

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AQMD: Air Quality in SCV Unhealthy on Saturday

Friday, Jun 14, 2019

The air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, June 15, according to the latest South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. The AQMD’s advisory for Saturday also covers the Antelope Valley and the LA County mountains. Los Angeles...

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Air Quality Regulators Call for Enhanced Systems to Address Refinery Safety

Thursday, Mar 21, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California air quality regulators released a report Wednesday recommending actions to improve emergency and routine air monitoring at California’s major oil refineries and in the communities that surround them. “Many communities near major refineries live in fear of exposure to airborne...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV

Thursday, Sep 6, 2018

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley, Thursday, Sept 6. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa Clarita Valley area with...

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive People Tuesday

Monday, Aug 20, 2018

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive people in the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday, according to an advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The alert also applies to sensitive individuals in the Antelope Valley and the East San Gabriel Valley. Los Angeles County Health Officer...

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Unhealthy Air Quality Declared in SCV Friday

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 17. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa Clarita Valley...

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Unhealthy Air Quality for Santa Clarita Valley

Thursday, Aug 9, 2018

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 10. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa Clarita Valley...

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy for Everyone Monday

Monday, Jul 30, 2018

Air quality is unhealthy for everyone in the Santa Clarita Valley again Monday, according to an advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The advisory also warns of unhealthy air quality for all individuals in the East San Gabriel Valley, and unhealthy for sensitive individuals in...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV

Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for all individuals in Santa Clarita Valley and for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley area tomorrow, Friday, June 22. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser,...

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SCV Air Quality to be Unhealthy on Saturday

Friday, Jun 8, 2018

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, according to an alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District Friday afternoon. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the...

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Today in SCV History (April 27) 1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]	May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.	May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.	Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.	CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.	May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.	June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.	May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Today in SCV History (April 26) 1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]	South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29 Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.	COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created.	SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy?	TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.	TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.	Cameron Smyth \| Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.	COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.	May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.	Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.	Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.