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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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ARTree Community Arts Center Seeks Donations, Volunteers
Monday, Mar 25, 2024

ARTree Community Arts Center believes art has the power to transform lives, connect communities and inspire all. As a non-profit organization, ARTree relys on the generosity of supporters to keep the doors open and programs thriving. ARTree is currently raising funds to help sustain low-cost classes...

ARTree Seeking Plastic Bottle Caps for Community Art Project
Monday, Jan 22, 2024

Click on photo to enlarge picture. ARTree Community Arts Center is pleased to be contributing another community art project to Santa Clarita! ARTree will be creating a bottle cap mural inside the Newhall branch of the Santa Clarita Library. This will be an environmentally conscious, family-friendly event. ARTree...

Jan. 6: ARTree’s Flutterby Open Studio
Sunday, Dec 31, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center’s Flutterby Open Studio will be celebrating its seventh year in 2024. Every first Saturday, beginning on Jan. 6, artists of any age can enjoy art-making together from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its studios. Pre-registration is required. Classes use unique materials and room...

ARTree Announces Founders Scholarship Recipients
Monday, Oct 2, 2023

Congratulations to Emma Castro, age 8, and Sofia Franco-Garcia, age 15. September 2023 recipients of the Bob Hernandez Founders Scholarship. ARTree Community Arts Center announced its Founders Scholarship recipients Emma Castro, 8 and Sofia Franco-Garcia, 15. The scholarship is named after Bob Hernandez,...

Applications Open for ARTree’s Bob Hernandez Scholarship
Monday, Jun 26, 2023

Bob Hernandez is the founder and president emeritus of ARTree Community Arts Center. The Bob Hernandez Founders Scholarship Fund for summer 2023 has been earmarked for new, high-quality art supplies, which is valued at $200. The scholarship is open to local Santa Clarita students ages 8-16. Hernandez...

ARTree Community Art Center Offers Summer, Fall Classes
Friday, May 26, 2023

ARTree Community Art Center is a non-profit arts center located in Newhall offering several new opportunities this summer to make art. ARTree is offering a summer art camp June 19-23 for children ages 5 to 12. Sign up for the waitlist for 10 a.m. camps. There are few spots available in the 1 p.m. camp...

Classes Still Available at ARTree Despite Damage to Studio 1
Monday, Mar 27, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center has given an update on its building. The update from the Center’s newsletter below. “We at ARTree are very frustrated that Studio 1 is still closed after a hit and run accident in December. No progress has been made on repairs, and we are waiting for our building...

ARTree to Showcase Works from Students with Special Needs
Monday, Feb 27, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center will be using the Santa Clarita Artists Association gallery to showcase works from the Center’s students with special needs. The Art for All Showcase and Sale will highlight favorite paintings chosen by the students, ages 14-28, themselves. Some of the artwork will...

Damage to Building Prompts Changes to ARTree’s Class Schedules
Monday, Jan 16, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center has made some changes to its class schedule due to some building damage from a hit and run. All classes will be held in Studio 2 until repairs are completed for Studio 1. Studio 1 is closed to students and parents. We are proud to still offer 12 classes and two free monthly...

ARTree to Remain Open Despite Ongoing Repairs
Monday, Jan 9, 2023

A hit and run driver plowed through the back gate of ARTree Community Arts Center and hit the building on Dec. 19. Repairs will be occurring for the next few months. However,  the Center will remain open. Thank you for your patience. See below for a list of classes ARTree is offering. ARTree Community...

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In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.
May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School
California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.
May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public
Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.
Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase
Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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 April 24
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