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Gibbon Conservation Center Looking for New Treasurer

Thursday, Aug 23, 2018

The Gibbon Conservation Center has an opening on the Board of Directors for the position of Treasurer. The Gibbon Conservation Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the conservation, study and care of gibbons through public education and habitat preservation. If you would like to be...

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Aug. 9: SCV Sanitation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Wednesday, Aug 8, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors regular meeting will take place Thursday, Aug. 9, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view full details online, click [here].

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COC Foundation Appoints New Board Members

Thursday, Jul 5, 2018

Brian Koegle The College of the Canyons Foundation, which helps generate philanthropic support for the college, recently installed new officers on its Board of Directors for 2018-19. Effective July 1, Brian Koegle, Partner at Poole & Shaffery, serves as chairman, Tamara Gurney, President and Chief...

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May 25: Sanitation District Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Board of Director’s Regular Meeting will take place Friday, May 25, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view details online, click [here].

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Newhall Family Theatre Announces Inaugural Board of Directors

Thursday, Mar 22, 2018

After a lengthy, valleywide search, the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts is proud to announce its inaugural Board of Directors. “It was not an easy task to select this board,” said Newhall Family Theatre Manager Tom Lund. “We ultimately received 25 applicants and determined the theatre...

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Jan. 19: SCV Sanitation District Regular Meeting

Thursday, Jan 18, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors will hold its Regular Meeting Friday at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [HERE]. The agenda is posted in its entirety...

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Brian P. Kelly Named New High-Speed Rail Authority CEO

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As the California High-Speed Rail Authority continues to move from the planning phase to full construction of the nation’s first high-speed rail system, the Board of Directors announced Tuesday that it has selected a new Chief Executive Officer, Brian P. Kelly, to lead the...

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Chamber Announces 2018 Board of Directors

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017

As it wraps up 2017 and looks forward to 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced eight new additions to its board of directors next year. It is the largest appointment of new directors at one-time to the Board in more than a decade. The Chamber welcomes following business leaders...

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Nov. 30: SCV Sanitation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, Nov 27, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors will hold its Regular Meeting Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [HERE].

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Oct. 16: SCV Groundwater Sustainability Agency Meeting

Thursday, Oct 12, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency will hold a public meeting Monday, Oct. 16, at 2:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, Century Room, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [here]. To...

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Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 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.	Ocean Water Warning for April 24 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:	May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all.	Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide.	June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark 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.	CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.	Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month 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.	May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC 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.	Today in SCV History (April 24) 1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]	Kathryn Barger \| Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget 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.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.	Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.	COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.	Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.	May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.	Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.	May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.	Today in SCV History (April 23) 1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]	DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.	April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.	Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.