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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo


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Aug. 5: Kelly’s Lot Closes Out Valencia Jazz, Blues Series
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016

Friday, Aug. 5, is your last chance this summer to dance the night away at the 2016 Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Not-to-be-missed Kelly’s Lot will be the closing band.  Kelly is a unique, internationally recognized blues singer.  Her funny easy going style, contagious energy combined...

July 29: Jazz & Blues with Jim Gibson at Town Center is ON
Thursday, Jul 28, 2016

The Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series will feature nationally recognized original blues recording artist Jim Gibson on Friday, July 29, on Town Center Drive in front of the Hyatt Valencia. Born a music lover in Savannah, Georgia, Gibson started his first band at 12 yrs old, working his way to Memphis...

Friday Night Jazz: Michael John & The Bottom Line
Thursday, Jul 7, 2016

July 8, 2016 | Michael John & the Bottom Line “This band’s powerful vocals and emotion with a ton of energy and funk will have you dancing in the street!” When you combine family and lifelong friends, you get a special musical bond that touches the hearts and souls of all music lovers alike. The...

Friday: Last Chance to Catch Valencia Jazz & Blues
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2015

The Delgado Brothers The sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands will fill Town Center Drive in Valencia for one more Friday night, Aug. 7, as the 16th Annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Series comes to a close. This Friday will feature popular Latin Jazz & Blues recording artists, The Delgado Brothers. “Get...

Coming Up in SCV: Jazz & Blues at Town Center, more
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2015

  Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Thursdays@Newhall  SENSES– June 18 Art Slam & Jam Session-July 2  Revved Up-July 9 Old Town Newhall 6th annual Car Show-Sunday, June 28 Santa Clarita Storm-Home games played at Golden Valley...

Lineup Announced for Friday Jazz Series at Town Center
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2015

Opening night is Friday, June 19, when the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This will be the 16th year that the Valencia Jazz & Blues will feature regional, national and international entertainers in a family friendly, quaint street party setting...

Healing Music | Commentary by Darryl Manzer
Saturday, Jun 28, 2014

I know many of you have been to the Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series held each Friday night on Town Center Drive. Yep, right in the street. Last night it was a group called the Delgado Brothers. WOW. Good jazz with a Latin twist, and they really lay down some great blues licks. Until a couple of...

14 Apply to Fill Strickland’s Seat on Hart School Board
Friday, May 31, 2013

The Hart School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 to interview and make a provisional appointment to fill one Board vacancy. The public meeting will be at 3 pm in the District Boardroom. The selected candidate will take the oath of office and begin the provisional...

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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
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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