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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
City Seeks New Arts Commissioner
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to apply for a position on the Arts Commission made available following the resignation of Commissioner Paul Strickland (below) on May 1, 2013. The unexpired term of office ends on July 31, 2014. All interested parties must submit an application by Friday,...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012

In this episode: A lawsuit alleging elderly abuse is filed against Sunrise Sterling Canyon Assisted Living in Valencia; Jacobson to retire from the Planning Commission and Halliday to leave Parks Commission. Also: L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control warns pet owners of the dangers of...

Commission Recognizes SCVTV for Local Music/Arts Programming
Friday, May 11, 2012

Photo: Nadine Peeples The Santa Clarita Arts Commission did a little recognition Thursday night at its regular meeting, calling up the team from SCVTV for some well-deserved kudos. Introduced by Commission Chair Paul Strickland, SCVTV President Leon Worden stepped to the front of the room, asking staff...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012

In this episode: County supervisors could approve Phase 2 of Newhall Ranch Tuesday; 19 local schools are added to the California Business Education Excellence Honor Roll. Also: The Santa Clarita City Council will continue to pick its leader in December, but the public will get its say early during regular...

The City of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to apply for vacant positions on the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel (FAAP). Two terms of office on each Commission...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012

In this episode: Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant in violation for cloudy water; Tempered Steel brings military vets and local youth together at the Activities Center. Plus: California traffic fatalities reach a near 70 year low; L.A. County Arts Commission offers paid summer internships; Auton Motorized...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, Jan. 13, 2012
Friday, Jan 13, 2012

In this episode: Hart School District solar panel installation makes parking difficult for students and parents returning from winter break; Man shot in head in Newhall. Also: Santa Clarita Arts Commission approves Performing Arts Center contract with COC and selects grant recipients; Five people running...

UPDATE: The Santa Clarita Arts Commission decided to divide up the $48,000 in grant funds differently from the staff recommendation (discussed in the story below), on the grounds that two of the “Santa Clarita Presents” organizations – SCV International Program and SCV Veterans Memorial...

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011

The City of Santa Clarita announced today it was recognized with several silver and bronze awards for excellence in event development, marketing and promotion as part of this year’s International Festival & Events Association’s (IFEA) Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards.  The awards were presented...

City Arts Commission to Plan Newhall Entry Feature
Monday, Sep 12, 2011

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission could decide as early as Thursday what it wants to go in the middle of a reconfigured intersection at Old Town Newhall’s southern entrance. On July 12 the City Council instructed the commission to take the lead in designing a major piece of public art for the center...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers, and more to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
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