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After Nine Years Residents Still Demand Shut Down of Aliso Canyon
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

On the nine year anniversary of the Aliso Canyon gas blowout groups gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to call for closure of the facility by 2027. Impacted residents and climate advocates gathered a few miles from SoCalGas’s Aliso Canyon gas storage facility in the northern San Fernando Valley, the site...

Public Comment Needed for Aliso Canyon Storage Increase
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023

The California Public Utilities Commission is meeting to vote on their draft decision to grant SoCalGas the ability to increase the fossil gas storage at Aliso Canyon. Residents have an opportunity to make their voices heard before this proposed CPUC decision to increase Aliso Canyon gas storage is finalized or...

Schiavo Opposes New Aliso Canyon Proposal
Thursday, Aug 3, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced her opposition to the new Aliso Canyon proposal, joining with area legislators who shared their concerns about increasing storage at the facility before the California Public Utilities Commission and federal authorities have completed their investigations...

SoCalGas Proposes Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Energy System
Friday, Feb 25, 2022

SoCalGas is proposing to develop what would be the nation’s largest green hydrogen energy infrastructure system, the Angeles Link, to deliver clean, reliable energy to the Los Angeles region. As proposed, the Angeles Link would support the integration of more renewable electricity resources like...

Public Health Calls For Independent Research Into Aliso Canyon Health Study
Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the release of a Request for Proposals to solicit independent researchers to conduct the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study. The purpose of the Health Study is to evaluate the short and long-term health impacts of the 2015-2016 Aliso...

Aliso Canyon Gas Capacity Increase Approved
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer The California Public Utilities Commission unanimously voted 4-0 to approve an increase in the capacity at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility to 41.16 billion cubic feet. The decision was made after 100,000 metric tons of methane were emitted into...

30-Day Public Comment Period Open for Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Study Goals and Priorities Draft
Friday, Mar 19, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study team on March 18 released a set of draft Health Study Goals and Priorities for public review and comment. As required by the court settlement with the Southern California Gas Company, the draft Goals...

Smith Conducts Joint Oversight Committee in Response to Aliso Canyon Transparency Bill
Thursday, Sep 19, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Henry Stern’s SB 463 passed its final vote Sept. 12 in the California State Legislature. The bill bolsters the reporting of the chemical composition of materials emitted from gas storage wells in the event of a leak and requires the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources...

SoCalGas Sends Letter to Residents Near Aliso Canyon Facility
Friday, Aug 4, 2017

The following is a letter Southern California Gas sent to residents of the north San Fernando Valley, where the company has resumed injections of natural gas into its storage facility: Dear North San Fernando Valley community member: On July 31, SoCalGas resumed injection operations at our Aliso Canyon...

L.A. County Moves to Block Aliso Gas Field Reopening
Monday, Jul 24, 2017

The county of Los Angeles requested today that the Los Angeles Superior Court block the reopening of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage field unless and until the Department of Conservation’s Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources completes the legally required earthquake analysis it acknowledges...

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Zumper has released its Los Angeles Metro Area Report detailing several factors across 26 cities. 
Zumper: Santa Clarita Had Largest Rent Growth from Previous Month
The Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia branch will host a "Teen Game Day: Intro to Dungeon and Dragons" workshop, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.
June 24: Intro to Dungeons, Dragons at Valencia Library
Olive Branch Theatricals has announced the launch of The Encore Society's "Guys & Dolls" workshop, marking a milestone as the first seniors-only musical theater program in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Encore Society’s ‘Guys & Dolls’ Workshop, Seniors Only Program
Child & Family Center has announced that staff members Heidi Viramontes, LCSW Program Coordinator II, Early Childhood and Multidisciplinary Assessment Team and Sommer Mneimne, LCSW Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Services, have completed the 2024-2025 UCLA Early Childhood Fellowship sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health in collaboration with the UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence.
Child & Family Center Staff Complete Early Childhood Fellowship Program
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning For June 18
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is inviting members of the public to fill out a brief online survey about their interactions with deputies they believe to be members of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and to offer their feedback.
Residents Urged to Share Experiences with Deputy Gangs, Give Feedback
To assess the potential air quality impacts of ongoing debris removal efforts near the Palisades and Eaton Fire areas, the South Coast Air Quality Management District conducted initial mobile monitoring surveys to detect airborne pollutants, including toxic metals and volatile organic compounds.
Update on Monitoring by South Coast Air Quality Management District
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that enrollment is open for the Summer 2025 Junior Lake Lifeguard Program for youth ages 9-17.
L.A. County Parks’ Summer 2025 Junior Lake Lifeguard Program is Open For Enrollment
The California Highway Patrol joined more than 100 law enforcement agencies and major retailers for a multi-day, National Organized Retail Crime Blitz.
CHP Leads Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime
1945 - PFC Johnny Cordova of Castaic killed in action on Okinawa [story]
Johnny Cordova
The American Sign Language Interpreting program at College of the Canyons is a comprehensive two-year program designed to award students with an Associate in Arts degree in American Sign Language Interpreting.
COC Offers AA Degree in American Sign Language Interpreting
Escape Musical Theatre presents "The Music Man" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Performances will run June 19-22.
June 19-22: Escape Musical Theatre Presents ‘The Music Man’
On Sunday, June 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the Vet at the Park Mobile Clinic will visit Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
June 22: Vet at the Park Mobile Clinic at Canyon Country Community Center
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has launched its 2025 summer campaign, “Guardians of Greater LA,” to highlight the unwavering commitment of the district and its dedicated staff in protecting the health of nearly six million county residents.
Vector Control Launches Summer Mosquito Awareness Campaign
The Castaic Aquatic Center offers a variety of swims this summer, including recreational, laps and aqua aerobics, and recreational swims are free.
Castaic Aquatic Center Summer 2025
Recreational Swim is offered during the week and weekends at various Santa Clarita pools during the summer.
Summer Recreational Swimming in the SCV
Runners of all ages are invited to support the College of the Canyons cross country and track & field programs by participating in the 50th Annual Cross Country Summer Series sponsored by Fleet Feet on Thursday evenings from July 10 to Aug. 14.
Thursdays July 10-Aug. 14: 50th Annual COC Cross Country Summer Series Runs
1890 - 18-day murder trial of Castaic's W.C. Chormicle and W.A. Gardner ends in acquittal [story]
William Chormicle
Take a Sunset Stroll at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center in Agua Dulce.
Take a Sunset Stroll at Vasquez Rocks
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to defer and refund costly County permit fees for survivors of the devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires that struck in January 2025.
Barger Seeks to Defer, Refund Permit Fees for Eaton, Palisades Fires Survivors
Child Rights and You (CRY) America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child’s right to education, healthcare, and protection from abuse and exploitation.
July 26: CRY America Launches Los Angeles Youth Chapter
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band on Saturday, June 28 at 5 p.m. for its "Stars and Stripes" concert.
June 28: SCV Concert Band ‘Stars and Stripes’ Concert
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, will host a grand opening and school fundraiser at 16400 Village Way in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, June 18.
Jersey Mike’s New SCV Location to Host Grand Opening, School Fundraiser
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