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Studios Meet CalArtians at 2024 Portfolio Day
Friday, Feb 16, 2024

By  Taya Zoormandan Rows of tables took over California Institute of the Arts’ Main Gallery on Tuesday, Feb. 13, with students from the programs in Experimental Animation and Character Animation weaving around them, eager to showcase their work to studios for Portfolio Day. The annual event is...

OPERA America Names CSUN Finalist for Digital Excellence Award
Monday, Dec 19, 2022

OPERA America named California State University, Northridge a 2022 finalist for Digital Excellence in Opera. CSUN’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi,” an animated opera that was performed remotely. Opera America is a New York-based service organization that promotes the...

CalArtians Take Animation’s Top Honors at the Annies
Friday, Feb 8, 2019

The 46th Annual Annie Awards were held last Saturday at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, and a number of CalArtians took home trophies for their achievements in animation. “Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse,” directed by CalArts alum Bob Persichetti (Film/Video BFA 96), Peter Ramsey...

‘SpongeBob’ Creator Hillenburg, CalArts ’92, Succumbs to ALS
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018

Stephen Hillenburg, a graduate of CalArts and creator of the award-winning and widely popular cartoon series, “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died Monday. He was 57. According to Variety online, Hillenburg was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) in March of last year. “We...

April 17-May 24: 22nd Annual Student Art Exhibition at COC
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018

The College of the Canyons Art Gallery will present the 22nd Annual Student Art Exhibition, an eclectic and stunning collection of work created by the college’s talented student artists from Tuesday, April 17, through Thursday, May 24. A reception for the artists will be held on Tuesday, April 17...

CalArts Alum’s Film ‘Coco’ Earns Oscar Nomination
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018

Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film, a film which CalArts alumnus Adrian Molina co-wrote and co-directed along with Lee Unkrich. The news came early Tuesday morning as the 90th Academy Awards nominations were announced live from the...

CalArtians in the ‘Variety’ Spotlight
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

“Variety”, the venerable entertainment trade publication, held its annual 10 Animators to Watch event at Quixote Studios in West Hollywood on Thursday night (May 4). Among the publication’s honorees were two CalArtians: Director of Character Animation at CalArts Maija Burnett, who received...

CalArts Animator Wins NYICFF Audience Award
Monday, Apr 24, 2017

Last month (March 2017), Welcome to My Life won an NYICFF (New York Children’s Film Festival) Audience Award for children (between 12 and 17 years old). NYICFF is the largest children’s film festival in North America and a qualifying Academy Awards festival. Audience members of all ages can vote...

CalArts Animation Alumni Generate $40 Billion Since 1985
Monday, Jan 30, 2017

On Tuesday, Zootopia and Moana, both co-directed by alumni of California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), received Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature. The two films add to the extraordinary box office grosses generated by graduates of the CalArts Character and Experimental Animation...

New Book from CalArts Faculty Member Tells History of Animation (Video)
Monday, Oct 24, 2016

Famed for such stellar alumni as Academy Award recipients John Lasseter, Pete Docter and Brenda Chapman, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is recognized as the preeminent educational institution for aspiring animators. Now, a new book by Maureen Furniss, Director of the Institute’s Experimental...

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<strong>1879</strong> - Mint Canyon School District organized (merged into Sulphur Springs Union in 1944) [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sg19680421mint.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sg19680421mint.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/sg19680421mintt.jpg" alt="Mint Canyon School" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
 The Southern California Association of Governments is pleased to announce that the application window for the 2026 SCAG Scholarship Program is now open.
2026 SCAG Scholarship Program Now Accepting Student Applications
Since 1984, the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley has honored the extraordinary women whose volunteer service strengthens and uplifts the Santa Clarita Valley.
Feb. 13: Zonta Club of SCV ‘Women Who Serve’ Nomination Deadline
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station are asking for the public’s help locating Missing Children, Joseph Franz (10-years-old male White) and Jaxxon Franz (7-years-old male White) and Missing Parents, Audrey Nicole Burak (31-years-old female White) and Marcus Ryananthonie McArthur, (35-years-old male White).
LASD is Asking for the Public’s Help Locating Missing Children and Parents From Palmdale
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency invites community members to participate in a community workshop looking at the Agency's portfolio and Water Shortage Contingency Plan  as part of the Urban Water Management Plan development process.
Feb. 18: Public Invited to Participate in Third Urban Water Management Plan Community Workshop
The city of Santa Clarita is issuing a final call to local students to submit artwork for the Art Hop Youth Art Contest.
Feb. 21: Final Call For Students to Submit Art For Art Hip Youth Contest
California State Parks Foundation applauded the introduction of new legislation that would help ensure the future of the incredibly popular California State Library Parks Pass.
New Bill Would Help Ensure the Future of Popular California State Parks Pass Program
After witnessing the devastation caused by drunk drivers firsthand, former CHP Sergeant Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) is partnering with Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) to protect victims, and hold repeat DUI offenders accountable.
California Lawmakers Strike Back at Deadly DUI Repeat Offenders with Three Bills
Jersey Mike’s is hosting an all-day fundraiser for Carousel Ranch’s 12th Annual “Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses” Campaign on Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Feb. 12: Jersey Mike’s Hosts Carousel Ranch Fundraiser at All SCV Locations
SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24, 2026,  while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the Agency’s imported water  supply.
Feb. 17: SCV Water Customers Asked to Temporarily Pause All Outdoor Water Use During Castaic Lake Maintenance
<strong>1970</strong> - Groundbreaking of County Civic Center in Valencia [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw7001.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw7001.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw7001.jpg" alt="Civic Center" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, (D-Chatsworth), Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, has announced that the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (SB 694) was signed into law, strengthening California’s protections for veterans and service members seeking the benefits they have earned.
Legislation to Protect Veterans From ‘Claim Sharks’ Signed Into Law
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of a new episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast, featuring a video-focused, behind-the-scenes tour of the Barnyard at William S. Hart Park.
Santa Clarita Voices Takes Viewers Inside the Hart Park Barnyard in New Episode
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced that it has resumed full operations and has returned to regular serving hours.
SCV Food Pantry Resumes Full Operations, Names Interim Executive Director
Back by popular demand, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting another “Etch & Catch” event, a free catalytic converter etching service designed to help prevent vehicle theft and enhance community safety.
Feb. 21: SCV Sheriff’s Station Hosts ‘Etch & Catch’ at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Third Annual SCV Eco-Alliance Film Festival will be held Saturday, March 7 at Aliso Hall at College of the Canyons. This event is free of charge and complimentary parking is also available.
March 7: Third Annual Free SCV Eco-Alliance Film Fest at College of the Canyons
The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles after local health departments have notified the state of multiple recent cases of measles.
CDPH Urges Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise Across Multiple Counties
It was a different day on Saturday, Feb. 7, but had virtually the same result as that of Friday, Feb. 6, as The Master's University baseball team again dropped game one but came back to win game two to salvage an overall split (2-2) in the double doubleheader series against Bushnell University (OR).
Another Doubleheader Split for TMU Baseball
Jazen Guillory's jumper as time expired in overtime was the game-winner as The Master's University men's basketball team defeated Embry-Riddle 87-85 Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Mustangs Get Thrilling Overtime Road Win
Allie Miller poured in 25 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 71-64 win over the Embry-Riddle Eagles Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Fly Over Eagles in Road Win
College of the Canyons swimming competed at the annual Larry Baratte Invitational hosted by Ventura College on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the season-opening meet also serving as the Western State Conference preview event.
Canyons Divers Provide Points at Season-Opening Larry Baratte Invite
College of the Canyons started the 2026 track & field season with a limited run at the annual Moorpark College Multis and Season Opener meet held Feb. 6-7.
Cougars Track Teams Compete at Moorpark College Season Opener
College of the Canyons softball recorded a pair of lopsided victories over Santiago Canyon College on Friday, Feb. 6 at Whitten Field, as sophomore Akane Gonzalez led the way from the circle.
Cougars Shut Down Santiago Canyon to Sweep Doubleheader
<strong>2013</strong> - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank">report</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ntsb.jpg" alt="NTSB report on helicopter crash" style="width:110px;border:0;margin-top:6px;"> </a>
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