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Toxic Police Face Drop-Deadline for Bermite Cleanup
Saturday, Mar 1, 2014

[KHTS] – Residents seeking answers about Santa Clarita’s so-called toxic “donut hole” should have two opportunities this week. Santa Clarita is hosting a multijurisdictional task force meeting at City Hall on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., and later the same day, the Whittaker Bermite Citizens...

Whittaker-Bermite CAG Meets March 5
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014

The Whittaker Bermite Citizens’ Advisory Group (CAG) will meet Wednesday, March 5. The meeting will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church at 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road (at Espuella Road). The CAG is a group of community members who are concerned about the clean-up of...

Planners Say Yes to Habitat Housing for Veterans
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013

The Habitat for Humanity people will have to dig some holes in the ground first – but at a discounted cost of less than $5,000, that’s not a big deal when you’re talking about building 87 affordable homes for returning military veterans and their families. The Santa Clarita Planning...

New City Manager Talks Cemex, Bermite, Growth
Friday, Dec 28, 2012

Discussing everything from Santa Clarita’s penchant for cowboy poetry to potential expansion plans to the evolution of the Cemex situation, City Manager Ken Striplin laid out his goals and outlook for the city Thursday on SCVTV’s “Newsmaker of the Week” program. Striplin was named the 25-year-old...

Solutions to Cemex, Bermite, Chloride, Drug Abuse on Agenda for 2013
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012

It has been my honor to serve this City as a council member since 2000, and now, for the third time, as your mayor for 2013.  I love Santa Clarita and want to do everything in my power to help keep this community safe, clean, healthy and strong – a city we all can be proud of. Over the last 25...

Big Environmental Issues Crowd New Mayor’s Plate
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012

Bill Hart peeks over the shoulder of Mayor Bob Kellar in the ground-floor lobby of City Hall on Tuesday. It’s not the first rodeo for Mayor Bob Kellar, who took his seat at the head of the dais in Santa Clarita’s City Council chambers Tuesday evening. It marked the third time in Kellar’s 12 years...

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012

Whittaker-Bermite Citizens Advisory Group Date: Wednesday, July 11 Time: 7 to 9 p.m.   Location: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road (corner of Espuella) Santa Clarita, CA 91350   Contact: Glo Donnelly, Chair – 661-255-7556 or 661-478-7115   The Citizens Advisory...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
Monday, Dec 5, 2011

In this episode: City lets go of option to buy Whittaker-Bermite property; Chiquita Canyon Landfill seeks expansion. Also: Holiday card contest entries on display at City Hall; State Supreme Court says lawmakers must disclose expenditure records; Local weather outlook. SCV Sports: Saugus girls and Golden...

On Dec. 1 the City of Santa Clarita’s exclusive option to acquire one of the liens against the Whittaker-Bermite property and advance potential acquisition of the land by the city passed. There was no effort made by the city to extend it. “There was an extension clause in there. It was more or less...

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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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
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