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Yes on S: Remove Billboards
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014

Today is the day. We all vote and then wait for the votes to be counted. I like to vote in person. It just seems like I’m really making an effort to exercise my right to vote as a citizen of the good old U.S.A. For those of you who haven’t decided how you should vote on Measure S, I sure do hope...

Reality-Check That Conspiracy
Monday, Nov 3, 2014

All of the questions about the billboard ordinance that will be voted upon Tuesday (Measure S) started around a conspiracy theory. Folks who don’t want the ordinance are convinced that most members of Santa Clarita City Council are in some way benefiting from the company that has the contract with...

SCV Chamber Publishes Positions on Ballot Measures
Sunday, Nov 2, 2014

VOTE YES ON CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MEASURE S BILLBOARD REMOVAL   Measure S is the right deal for Santa Clarita!  Voting Yes on Measure S removes billboards from Metro right of way in the middle the city, many near residential areas. In exchange for removing over 40 billboards, 3 digital signs,...

Show Us the Deal
Saturday, Oct 25, 2014

The billboard preservation movement – the “No on S” crowd – keeps saying the city of Santa Clarita could have got a better deal. I’ve been thinking about what that means and have come up with the following scenarios. 1. Metro and Allvision take down all of the billboards along the train...

Measure ‘S’ Pros, Cons
Friday, Oct 24, 2014

Admittedly, aside from a beautification prospective, the billboard issue was a topic I didn’t follow closely at first because of the old “no dog in the fight” thing. Then the floodgates opened with protests, signature gatherers, blockers, confrontations with shoppers at our stores and now a ballot...

A ‘Tyrannt’ with Soul
Thursday, Oct 23, 2014

Let’s “stand with the people of Santa Clarita” who want to preserve the current billboards. Yes, those people who would want you to believe that only local folks, with the exception of Tony Strickland, have contributed to the “No on S” committee. Thing is, there is just a little more money...

Mystery ‘S’ Money
Saturday, Oct 18, 2014

Over the last few months and until Election Day, our community will continue to see a massive propaganda campaign to gain the voters’ approval for a very bad development agreement between Santa Clarita and Metro. The city has spent or committed more than $1.5 million so far this year. A sweetheart...

Saving Lives vs. Saving Billboards
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014

So I stopped by City Hall last night and saw the usual billboard preservationists – the folks who are opposed to the billboard removal ordinance. They must really like the existing billboards a lot, because they sure are working hard to keep them. One gentleman had a T-shirt that made me laugh out...

SCV Chamber Supports Billboard Measure, Landfill Expansion
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2014

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce officials released their endorsements for a local ballot measure and other issues that affect the Santa Clarita Valley. Among the items being supported are the Chiquita Canyon landfill expansion, a vehicle license fee measure and Measure S, a controversial billboard...

Ballot Box Blues
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014

I got a call today to perform a civic duty. For once it wasn’t jury duty. The call was from the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder, asking if I would work at a polling place Nov. 4. I hope they pick me. I can do it at least once just to see what happens. I’ve seen the poll workers in five states....

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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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