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1868 - Ravena post office (with one "n") established in Soledad Canyon [story]
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50 Years After Watts
Thursday, Aug 13, 2015

Fifty years ago this week, the Watts riots began. Three years ago, I wrote how the community where I grew up rose from the ashes excelling athletically, allowing some of us to moved forward “transplanting” to the Santa Clarita Valley. Written just before the 2012 London Olympic Games, we...

SCV Runners Montano, Felix Show They’re Best in U.S.
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

Alysia Montano interviewed by NBC Sports The U.S. Track and Field National Championships in Eugene, Ore., over the weekend were successful for two Santa Clarita track stars. Allyson Felix and Alysia Montano won the Women’s 400- and 800-meter events, respectively. For Felix, it was her 10th U.S....

Roundup: SCV’s Felix Tears Hamstring in Moscow Finals
Monday, Aug 19, 2013

File Photo: AllysonFelix.com Allyson Felix, Santa Clarita’s most decorated Olympic athlete, tore her hamstring in the 200 meter final at the world championships in Moscow, Russia, and did not finish the race. She was in position to win a record fourth world title in the 200. She won three gold medals...

For SCV’s Felix, All That Glitters in London is Gold
Sunday, Aug 12, 2012

Santa Clarita’s Allyson Felix closed out her London Olympics experience with another gold-medal performance Saturday as she helped Team USA win the women’s 4×400-meter relay for the fifth consecutive time. Felix, 26, of Canyon Country, ran the second leg of the race, widening the gap between...

More Gold for SCV’s Felix, in World Record Time
Saturday, Aug 11, 2012

Canyon Country’s Allyson Felix and her USA teammates shattered a 27-year-old world record when they crossed the finish line in London Friday to win gold in the 4×100-meter relay. In fact, so enduring was the old record that the country that set it no longer exists. The USA women’s time...

ALLYSON DOES IT
Thursday, Aug 9, 2012

Photo: AllysonFelix.com The third time was a charm as Santa Clarita’s Allyson Felix crossed the finish line in 21.88 seconds Wednesday to achieve her biggest career goal: an Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter sprint. The 26-year-old Canyon Country resident was heavily favored to win the 200m,...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012

In this episode: Two Canyon Country residents will be charged with second degree murder in an alcohol-related crash that killed one in Sand Canyon this January; 4.5 magnitude earthquake prompts a reminder to update your earthquake kit. Also: Golden Valley High school students are getting a little boost...

Roundup: COC Track Coach Ready to Race for Gold
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012

Lashinda Demus College of the Canyons track coach Lashinda Demus won her heat race in the 400 meter hurdles and advanced to the finals at the Summer Olympics in London. Demus won her race in 54.08 seconds. She has the third-fastest qualifying time of the runners who advanced to Wednesday’s final....

Four from SCV Compete in 2012 London Games
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012

This year, four local athletes will be competing in the London Olympics, two runners, a swimmer and a volleyball player. They have different backgrounds and different lifestyles, but all are dedicated to their sport and all grew up right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. These are their stories:   Allyson...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, July 2, 2012
Monday, Jul 2, 2012

In this episode: Russian teen dies at Pyramid Lake; Hikers find dead body in Big Tujunga Canyon. Also: Nation’s fifth-largest health system to acquire Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks; Providence Health joins forces with Facey Medical Group; Local Weather. Sports: Tarmoh-Felix runoff cancelled,...

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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Kathryn Barger is urging residents who lost their houses in the Eaton Fire to take advantage of a newly launched mortgage relief program. 
New Mortgage Relief Program Launched for Eaton Fire, Wildfire Survivors
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite all to the grand re-opening ribbon, cutting ceremony and movie night of the newly reconstructed Acorn Amphitheater 6 p.m., Saturday, June 28.
June 28: Placerita Canyon Acorn Amphitheater Grand Re-Opening
Open Wings Theater Company is proud to announce its innovative, queer interpretation of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," running weekends from June 13-27, 2025, at The Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center.
Open Wings Theater Presents Queer Interpretation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Hart High Quarterback Club will host a car show and fundraiser supporting the Hart Football Program, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. June 14 at Hart High School.
June 14: Hart High Quarterback Club Car Show, Fundraiser
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is urging residents who lost their houses in the Eaton Fire to take advantage of a newly launched mortgage relief program.
Mortgage Relief Program for Eaton Fire, Wildfire Survivors
Due to the ongoing demonstrations in the Downtown Los Angeles area, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector office will close in-person services at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 and at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 13, to keep staff and the public safe.
Through June 13: LA County Tax Collector Office Temporary Hours
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room, 1st Floor at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
June 24: Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
In light of ongoing demonstrations in and around Downtown Los Angeles, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) offices will remain closed until further notice, to prioritize the safety of staff and the public.
DCBA’s Downtown LA Office Closed Until Further Notice
1868 - Ravena post office (with one "n") established in Soledad Canyon [story]
Ravenna depot
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, June 17.
June 17: SCV Water Holds Special Board Meeting
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:
County Public Health’s Ocean Water Warning for June 11
In our efforts to improve borrower experience and avoid unnecessary fees, LA County Library will introduce an automatic renewal system which started on June 10, 2025.
LA County Library Reveals New Auto-Renewal and Overdue Notification Process
With the year-over-year inflation rate at 2.4% in May - a month when the effects of higher tariffs were starting to become more widespread, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its updated report on the Changes in Inflation by City, as well as expert commentary.
WalletHub: May 2025 Changes in Inflation by City
The Los Angeles County Probation Department commends the swift and thorough work of the District Attorney’s Office and the Department’s own Internal Affairs Bureau in investigating and charging Deputy Probation Officer Michael Solis with multiple felonies related to the alleged smuggling of alprazolam into Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall.
Chief of Probation Department Applauds Charges in Drug Smuggling Case Involving Deputy Probation Officer
The Michaels Companies, Inc. today announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of the intellectual property and private label brands of JOANN, including the development of the beloved Big Twist brands as part of the Michaels portfolio.
The Michaels Companies, Inc. Acquires JOANN Intellectual Property and Private Label Brands
SCV Water’s 2025 Annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available. This year’s report, in partnership with Los Angeles County Waterworks District #36, shows that water provided by the Agency to customers continued to meet or surpass rigorous State and Federal drinking water compliance standards in 2024. 
SCV Water Releases 2025 Annual Consumer Confidence Report
1956 - Bill Bonelli incorporates Solemint Water Co., his second of two predecessors of Santa Clarita Water Company [story]
Bonelli
The Dumas-Stenson Thespians return to The MAIN with "Connie," Thursday, June 12, thru Sunday, June 15.
June 12-15: Dumas-Stenson Thespians Return to The MAIN with ‘Connie’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a grand opening ribbon cutting at Veterinary Emergency Group ER for Pets, Wednesday, July 9 at 11:30 a.m.
July 9: VEG ER for Pets Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
Dig Deep Theatre and Santa Clarita Shakespeare presented an evening of monologues and songs to a packed house at The MAIN in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, June 4, with all proceeds benefiting the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund.
Dig Deep Theatre, Santa Clarita Shakespeare Raise Funds for Eaton Fire Relief
The California Highway Patrol has welcomed 133 new officers who completed 26 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.
CHP Expands Ranks with 133 New Officers
Norma E. García-González, director, County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation announced Tuesday some important updates to L.A. County's $22.2 million budget reduction.
L.A. County Budget Cuts to Impact Castaic Lake
In celebration of Father's Day, all month long, Teacision Art Gallery will host the "Cars, Coffee & Art" exhibition along with an artist reception, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
June 14: ‘Cars, Coffee & Art’ Artist Reception
Following a series of public committee and Board meetings, SCV Water adopted its biennial budget for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27 in June.
SCV Water Adopts Budget For Fiscal Years 2025/26, 2026/27
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