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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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North Hollywood-Based Band Prussia to Make Concerts in the Park Debut
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2019

On Saturday, July 20, the band Prussia will cool down Central Park with some funk, blues and soul. The four-member band based in nearby North Hollywood will perform during this year’s Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at...

June 16: Valencia Jazz and Blues Opening Night
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017

This Friday, June 16 is opening night for the 2017 Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Join the special celebration with a smoking hot Latin Jazz Dance party featuring the critically acclaimed Susie Hansen Latin Band. Susie Hansen, an Electric violinist and vocalist fronts this sizzling Salsa...

Local Band Plays at ‘RailFest 2017’ in Fillmore
Monday, May 1, 2017

A local band played the 2017 Railfest in Fillmore last Saturday, bringing rock and roll, blues tunes, and Johnny Cash train songs to the festival. Last Saturday at the 2017 Railfest in Fillmore, children young and old enjoyed rock and roll, blues tunes and Johnny Cash train songs from Santa Clarita local...

Jazz & Blues Concert Series Lineup Announced
Monday, Jun 13, 2016

Calendars at the ready: the Valencia Jazz & Blues concert series lineup has officially been announced and is bringing jazz and blues artists every Friday evening until August 5. This year’s series, set to begin Friday, June 17, will run for 8 weeks through August 5. Hours for the concerts will...

SCV Entertainment Beat
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2015

Drummer Chuck Strong, the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society award winner and SCVTV “House Blend” star, is going to be in a jam Thursday night. A rockin’ blues jam, that is, at Bergie’s Steakhouse in Canyon Country off of Sand Canyon and Soledad. Bergie’s Red-hot guitarist Tommy March is...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Blues at American Legion
Friday, Jan 16, 2015

Friday night, award-winning SCV blues band Chuck Strong and SRBQ are throwing a party at the Newhall American Legion Post 507 in Newhall. The SCVTV “House Blend” stars are headed all the way to Memphis next week to represent the Santa Clarita Valley in the International Blues Challenge competition...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Blues & Wumbloozo
Thursday, Jul 31, 2014

A smokin’ hot weekend of music is cooking in the Santa Clarita Valley, for those of us who don’t flee to the coast for the Ventura County Fair. Saturday at Rivendale Park in Towsley Canyon off the Old Road, you can help celebrate the second annual “International Blues Music Day.” The band lineup...

Aug. 2: International Blues Music Day Concert at Rivendale
Monday, Jul 14, 2014

The Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society and the LA SummerFest at Rivendale with host a Blues Festival on Aug. 2 in honor of International Blues Music Day which is celebrated all over the world. The location is Towsley Canyon Park, 24675 The Old Road, Santa Clarita.  The gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the...

Dec. 14: A Bluesy Christmas Fundraiser at Vincenzo’s Newhall
Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society invites you to our Winter Fundraiser & Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Ave., Newhall. For your entertainment, we are featuring our recent “Battle of the Blues Bands” Winners and...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012

In this episode: City to manage Santa Clarita’s redevelopment debt; Caltrans to close each side of Interstate 5 south of Santa Clarita starting Sunday. Also: County Board of Supervisors to take up One Valley One Vision General Plan; U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon reacts to President Obama’s...

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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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