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1990 - Gene Autry's elderly horse, Champion, put to sleep; buried at Melody Ranch [story]

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV

Monday, Jun 4, 2018

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley and Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Tuesday, June 5. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working...

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No Indoor, Outdoor Wood Burning on Wednesday Due to Bad Air Quality

Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential no-burn alert effective Wednesday, January 3 through midnight on Thursday, January 4, 2018, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San...

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CSUN Campus Closed, Classes Canceled

Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

CSUN campus is closed and classes have been canceled for Thursday. High winds and smoke from the fires in and around the San Fernando Valley have affected air quality on campus and traffic conditions. University officials are closely monitoring the situation and will post updates as necessary. Students,...

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Updated: SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Saturday

Friday, Aug 18, 2017

Friday’s alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District that air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley has been extended through Saturday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working...

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Saturday

Friday, Jul 28, 2017

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. The alert also applies to sensitive individuals in the San Gabriel Mountains, the East San Gabriel Valley, the West San Gabriel...

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Air Quality Advisory for Sensitive Individuals in SCV

Tuesday, Jul 25, 2017

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley Tuesday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in Santa Clarita Valley with heart disease,...

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Updated: SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Wednesday

Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the San Gabriel...

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Updated: SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Through Wednesday

Tuesday, Jun 20, 2017

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley and the San Gabriel Valley today, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. This afternoon, the AQMD extended Monday’s air quality alert through Wednesday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer...

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Air Quality Advisory Extended for Santa Clarita Valley

Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017

Courtesy: AQMD According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley and Santa Clarita Valley for Tuesday, June 6. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living...

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May 4: Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals in SCV

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Thursday, May 4. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in Santa Clarita Valley...

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Saugus High’s Caitlyn Park Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar The William S. Hart Union High School District is thrilled to announce that Caitlyn Park, a senior at Saugus High School, has been named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar.	Marsha McLean \| Igniting Change with Bike to Work Challenge As spring blooms, it brings with it a renewed sense of opportunity to embrace the fresh air and physical activity that comes with the season.	SCV Water Announces 2024 Gladbach Scholarship Recipient SCV Water, in partnership with the Association of California Water Agencies, is proud to announce that the 2024 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship has been awarded to California State University, San Marcos student Krisha Pedraza.	SCV Community Leaders Awarded Nextdoor Foundation Microgrants The Nextdoor Kind Foundation announced Thursday the recipients of 100 microgrants awarded to community leaders in Los Angeles County, including four from Santa Clarita, to fund initiatives that uplift their neighborhoods.	May 16: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Public Outreach and Legislation Committee is holding an in-person meeting Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m.	May 10: Central Park Parking Lots to Close for Country Music Festival The city of Santa Clarita announced all parking lots at Central Park will be closed Friday, May 10, due to the Boots in the Park Country Music Festival.
L.A. County Homeless Mortality Rate Plateaus The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released its fifth annual report on mortality among people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County.	COC Launching Eight-Week Focused Classes Students enrolling in the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 semester will notice a new course type featured in the class schedule: Focused Classes.	LASD Deputies Receive State’s Medal of Valor Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies Shane Seacord, Grant Roth and Sergeant Eric Lee of LASD Emergency Services Detail, Air Rescue 5 crew received the California State Medal of Valor award Wednesday.	Share the Road During Bicycle Safety Month May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.	Today in SCV History (May 9) 1990 - Gene Autry's elderly horse, Champion, put to sleep; buried at Melody Ranch [story]	June 2: Sierra Hillbillies Disney Themed Dance
Ocean Water Warning For May 8 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters.	Oct. 18: Via Bash Returns with ‘Color My World’ The Valley Industry Association will host the annual VIA BASH with this year's theme of Color My World on Oct. 18	L.A. County Library Observes Mental Health Awareness Month L.A. County Library is deeply committed to the mental health and wellbeing of all its neighbors.	County Captures 96.3 Billion Gallons of Stormwater More than 96.3 billion gallons of stormwater were captured and stored within LA County’s reservoirs and delivered to spreading grounds for recharge of groundwater aquifers since Oct. 2023 when the storm season began.	Federal Enforcement Begins of REAL ID May 2025 More than 17.4 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 139,605 from April 2024 according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.	CSUN’s Inaugural CIPHER Symposium Returns to Soraya Don’t miss out on Wednesday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when California State University, Northridge’s Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation & Research Symposium will feature live hip-hop performances, DJ’s, dancers, graffiti installations, food trucks, and more.
SCV Chamber Launches Podcast: ‘The Voice(s) of Business’ The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of its newest initiative, "The Voice(s) of Business" podcast in partnership with SCAN Media, LLC and 95Visual.	Today in SCV History (May 8) 1875 - John F. Powell, an Irish immigrant, becomes Justice of the Peace [story]	June 8: Bark in the Park at Castaic Lake The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Friends of Castaic Lake will host Bark in the Park on Saturday, June 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Schiavo Announces Key Progress on Legislation Package California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that 18 of her bills have successfully passed out of their respective Assembly policy committees, with most now moving to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.	Free Life Skills Classes for SCV Youth A 10-week Life Skills course underwritten by the Old West Masonic Lodge No. 813 in Newhall will be offered free to Santa Clarita Valley youth.	May 13: SCV Water Holds Special Board Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold a special board meeting on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Board meetings have been temporarily relocated to the SCV Water Agency Training Room location at 23780 Pine St., Newhall, CA 91321.