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1992 - Dedication of Santa Clarita's first Metrolink station (Santa Clarita Station) [brochure]
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Gibbon Conservation Center: 2012 in Review
Friday, Dec 21, 2012

May 12: Open House at Saugus Gibbon Center
Saturday, Apr 14, 2012

The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open house provides a rare opportunity to see these small, endangered southeast Asian apes, which the conservation center protects. Moms get in free in celebration of Mother’s...

Report from the Gibbon Conservation Center
Monday, Jan 23, 2012

Alan Mootnick on his 60th birthday, 1-23-2011 Today (Jan. 23, 2012) would have been Alan Mootnick’s 61st birthday.  It is a good time to remember the man who did so much to help the gibbons. Although the Board has been going through some transitions – as might be expected given the fact...

Christmas Gift: Alan Mootnick Born at Gibbon Conservation Center
Friday, Dec 30, 2011

The new Alan Mootnick, safe in Phy Gyi's embrace Alan Mootnick was born Christmas Day at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus. That’s right. Gabriella Skollar, lead primate keeper at the small-ape sanctuary, announced Thursday that a new gibbon was born and it was named Alan Mootnick –...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011
Thursday, Dec 29, 2011

In this episode: California Supreme Court deals death blow to redevelopment agencies; Sheriff Lee Baca and other public safety officials warn against shooting off guns and fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Also: U.S. Postal Service likely to move Bakersfield mail sorting operations to Santa Clarita;...

Mootnick, Saugus Ape Conservationist, Dead at 60 [Video]
Friday, Nov 4, 2011

Alan Mootnick on "SCV Newsmaker of the Week," 4/29/2005 ABOVE: SCV Newsmaker of the Week (4/29/2005): Alan Mootnick   [Gibbon Conservation Center] – Alan Richard Mootnick, one of the world’s foremost specialists and conservationists of gibbons, died Friday, Nov. 4, from complications...

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The nonprofit Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild will host its quilt show, “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida.
Oct. 26: SCV Quilt Guild Hosts Show at SCV Senior Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, invites the community to join in honoring the veterans who have not only demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving the nation, but have also shown exceptional leadership within the SCV business community at the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots.
Nov. 7: Honoring Veterans at the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
On Monday, Oct. 21, President Joseph R. Biden presented the National Medals of Arts to the 2022 and 2023 recipients at the White House during a private ceremony. Among those named for the prestigious award are California Institute of the Arts alums Carrie Mae Weems (Art BFA 1981) and Mark Bradford (Art BFA 1995, MFA 1997).
CalArtians Win National Medals of Arts, Honored in White House Ceremony
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to make a splash at the Floating Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 26, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
The WiSH Education Foundation will host a Webinar Wednesday event on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5-6:30 p.m. that will demystify the recruitment process for student-athletes.
Nov. 6: WiSH Webinar ‘College Athletic Recruiting’
ARTree Community Arts Center’s Flutterby Open Studio is celebrating its seventh year. Every first Saturday, of the month, artists of any age can enjoy free art-making together from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its studios. This month's event is Nov. 2.
Nov. 2: ARTree’s Flutterby Free Open Art Studio
California State Parks has announced the partial reopening of the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area on Friday, Nov. 1, nearly four months after the devastating Post Fire tore through more than 10,000 acres of the park and forced its closure.
Nov. 1: State Parks to Reopen Hungry Valley State VRA After Post Fire
1992 - Dedication of Santa Clarita's first Metrolink station (Santa Clarita Station) [brochure]
Santa Clarita Metrolink grand opening brochure
No. 8 College of the Canyons Football fell by a 27-26 score to No.15 El Camino College on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Cougar Stadium.
No. 8 Canyons Football Falls 27-26 to No. 15 El Camino College
The Los Angeles County Probation Department has launched a new College and Career Pathway Program aimed at providing second chances for justice-involved youth.
L.A. County Probation Department Launches College, Career Pathway Program
The Castaic Union School District announced it has been awarded a $261,395 grant from the Office of Public School Construction.
Castaic Union School District Awarded $261,395 Grant For Shade Structures
The William S. Hart Regiment is thrilled to host one of the largest marching band competitions in Southern California.
Oct. 26: Hart Rampage Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Cougar Stadium
Since the start of the year, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s investment of $59.2 million in No Place Like Home dollars has resulted in 335 units.
County Department of Mental Health Continues To Provide New Supportive Housing Units
Beginning today, 88.5-FM’s Latin Alt HD3 station, the first 24/7 Latin Alternative music format HD station in the country, will be going by a new name, “Bilingual Sounds.”
88.5-FM’s Latin Alt Station is being Rebrand to Bilingual Sounds
The Festival of Trees is back for year 22, offering a fun, family fundraiser to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley.
Nov.22: SCV Festival of Trees Kicks off the 2024 Holiday Season
Santa Clarita Artists Association member Jamie Santellano will present her solo exhibition, "Nocturnal's Tale," Nov. 1-3 at the SCAA Gallery, 22508 Sixth St., Old Town Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 1-3: ‘Nocturnal’s Tale’ Solo Art Show at SCAA Gallery
“Love Line Premium Liquors,” the exclusive collection of wine and spirits from the Valencia based, Princess Cruises, created and curated by creative, celebrity partners is adding a little more sparkle to the line-up with delicious drinks from Betty Booze and Betty Buzz, founded by actor and entrepreneur Blake Lively.
Blake Lively’s Betty Booze and Betty Buzz Join Princess Cruises’ ‘Love Line Premium Liquors’ Collection
At the Oct. 22, City Council meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution to support the city of Santa Clarita’s efforts to be designated as a Clean California Community.
City of Santa Adopts Resolution to Become A Clean California Community
California State University, Northridge will celebrate Africana Studies Week beginning Nov. 1, with a special plaque commemoration of the founding faculty of the department, and will culminate the celebration on Nov. 4 with a lecture and alumni panel discussion. 
Nov.1: Africana Studies Week 2024 Honors Program’s Legacy
The community is invited to Carousel Ranch on Saturday, Oct. 26 for a tour and open house highlighting the Ready to Work program, a vocational training program for young adults with special needs.
Oct. 26: Carousel Ranch Ready to Work Program Hosts Open House
Valencia High School’s Marching Band and Color Guard announced that the Pride of the Vikings received top honors at the 28th Annual Moorpark High School Battle of the Bands field tournament held in Moorpark on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Valencia High Marching Band, Color Guard Receive Top Honors
1888 - 8:15 a.m.: Newhall's luxurious Southern Hotel burns to the ground [story]
Southern Hotel
The Sun Princess, the newest, next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises, headedquartered in Valencia, has debuted in North America, arriving in Ft. Lauderdale after a successful inaugural Mediterranean season.
Newest Love Boat Sun Princess Makes North American Debut
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, (D-Chatsworth), joined by 15 Assemblymembers and state Senators. has issued a formal request to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, calling for an immediate State of Emergency declaration in response to the ongoing public health crisis caused by the underground chemical fire at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Legislators Urge Supes to Declare State of Emergency for Chiquita Landfill Crisis
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