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1943 - Actor William S. Hart announces intent to bequeath Newhall estate to the public [story]
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Congress Passes $1.8 Tril. Spending Package; No Govt. Shutdown
Friday, Dec 18, 2015

After months of rancor and the government set to run out of money Wednesday, the House and Senate quickly passed a $1.8 trillion spending package Friday. President Obama immediately signed it into law. The omnibus spending bill funds the government through the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends...

Give the Woman a Mirror
Friday, Sep 25, 2015

California’s U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer is retiring at age 75. The departure hasn’t tempered her hate for her onetime opponent and now-presidential candidate Carly Fiorina. Last week, Boxer’s wrath was one colossal exposure of hypocrisy and bitterness. Boxer claimed the following about her then-“landslide”...

Boxer, Rand Paul Introduce New Highway Bill
Thursday, Apr 16, 2015

Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would extend the Highway Trust Fund and create jobs. The Invest in Transportation Act of 2015 incentivizes companies to bring some of the estimated $2 trillion in foreign earnings that are being held overseas...

Fight Over in Senate, Cemex Intends to ‘Bring Mining Project Online’
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014

Soledad Canyon mining area | Photo: SAFE Action for the Environment [KHTS] – With the 113th Congress failing to stop large-scale mining the Santa Clarita Valley, Cemex appears ready to start mining aggregates in Soledad Canyon. The Senate closed up shop for the holidays Tuesday night after a flurry...

Boxer Introduces Zero-cost Bill to Cancel Cemex Contracts
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) reintroduced the Soledad Canyon Settlement Act on Tuesday, legislation that would resolve a 15-year-long mining dispute between the City of Santa Clarita and CEMEX USA by requiring the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to cancel...

Boxer Supports Federal Inquiry Into Trayvon Martin Shooting
Monday, Jul 15, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Eric Holder in support of the Justice Department’s decision to review the evidence in the State of Florida v. George Zimmerman case to determine whether Trayvon Martin’s civil...

Boxer Bill Calls for Labeling of Genetically Altered Food
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., introduced the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act on Wednesday – bipartisan legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clearly label genetically engineered (GE) foods...

Boxer Brings Back Bill to Block Cemex Mine
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., introduced the Soledad Canyon Settlement Act on Thursday,legislation to resolve a two decade-long mining dispute between Santa Clarita and Cemex USA. The bill is required by the Bureau of Land Management to cancel current mining contracts in Soledad...

Boxer Bill Would Add Layer of Protection to 350,000 Acres
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) have introduced the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act, legislation that would designate the Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Conservation Area to better manage and...

Boxer Bill Would Allow Research on Organ Donations Between HIV Patients
Friday, Feb 15, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla, introduced the HOPE Act (HIV Organ Policy Equity Act) on Thursday – legislation that would end the federal ban on federal research into organ donations from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients. The bipartisan...

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A wildfire in Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades neighborhood, driven by extreme winds, rapidly grew to more than 3,000 acres on Tuesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate the affluent enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Wildfires Burn in Pacific Palisades, Altadena
As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an emergency proclamation to bolster response and recovery work. 
Barger Proclaims Local Emergency for Windstorm
A memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of Kuredjian’s memorial on Poe Parkway and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.
Jan. 8: Ceremony at SCV Sheriff’s Station Honors Deputy ‘Jake’ Kuredjian
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will host a public briefing on Jan. 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM, to highlight insights and outcomes from its 2024 Mobile Driver’s License Hackathons.
California DMV Invites Public to Mobile Driver’s License Hackathon Public Briefing
The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative invites the community to attend a webinar about its Draft Funding Recommendations for addressing and preventing homelessness in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Jan.16: Homeless Initiative Seeks Community Input for 2025-26 Draft Funding
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
Jan. 14:  Fostering Youth Independence Kicks off New Year With Opportunity to Become Ally to a Local Foster Youth
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that industry business customers, including registration services and vehicle dealerships, currently “posting fees” (a type of payment-only transaction) at an Industry Business Center (IBC) or other DMV office will instead be required to use the DMV’s Vehicle Industry Services online channel. 
DMV Industry Business Customers To Now Use Online Payment Channel
Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center (TLC) at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as a 17-year-old.
Longest-Serving COC Employee Retires After 44 Years of Service
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days:
Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk
Congregation Beth Shalom invites the community to its showing of "Boy on the Run" on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the CBS Social Hall, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Jan. 12: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Boy on the Run’
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
Supes Unanimously Approve Day of Mourning for Late President Jimmy Carter
Carefully sorting through the detritus — mostly animal bones — of an archaeological excavation that took place in Germany in the 1930s, California State University, Northridge anthropologist Hélène Rougier found inches-long bone fragments that offer a glimpse of what life was like for early modern humans more than 40,000 years ago.
CSUN Prof’s Research Offers Glimpse of Life for Early Europeans More Than 40,000 Years Ago
With critical fire weather conditions and a major wind event forecasted to affect Southern California from the afternoon on Jan. 7 through Jan. 8, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.
Jan. 7-8: High Winds Mean High Fire Danger
The Master's University men's and women's swim teams began the spring semester with strong performances at the Westmont vs. TMU Dual Meet Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.
TMU Swim defeats Westmont in Tight Duel
The Master's University men's basketball team lost its conference opener on the road to Hope International 82-64 Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.
TMU drops GSAC opener to Hope International
College of the Canyons men's basketball played to an 83-77 road victory at L.A. Pierce College on Saturday, Jan. 4 to close out its non-conference schedule in winning fashion.
Cougars Close Out Non-Conference Schedule with 83-77 Victory at L.A. Pierce
1943 - Actor William S. Hart announces intent to bequeath Newhall estate to the public [story]
William S. Hart
Princess Cruises, known around the world as “The Love Boat,” is celebrating six decades of delivering dream vacations and happiness to millions of cruisers with a special 14 day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on Dec. 6.
Princess Cruises Announces Diamond Anniversary Voyage
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings throughout Southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley.
High Wind Warning, Dust Advisory for SCV
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Café con Leche, 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Funburger, 23460 Cinema Drive, Unit J, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Feb. 4: Latino Business Alliance Café con Leche
College of the Canyons mens basketball split its two games of the 34th Annual Cougar Holiday Classic, topping Orange Coast College on day one before falling to tourney champions Mt. San Antonio College in the finale.
COC Splits Tourney Games, Falls in Championship Round of Cougar Holiday Classic
California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Governmental Organization, the Health Committee and the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Valladares Announces Committee Assignments for Legislative Session
The California Highway Patrol wrapped up its New Year’s Maximum Enforcement Period with 481 DUI arrests during the 30 hour campaign, averaging one arrest every four minutes.
CHP’S New Year’s Crackdown Nets Arrests, Highlights Traffic Dangers
Join VIA and leading experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for a Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat luncheon presentation, Friday, Feb. 21 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the College of the Canyons Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.
Feb. 21: VIA Cyber Crime the Invisible Threat Luncheon
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