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1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
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COC Trustees Grant Emergency Authority to Chancellor Van Hook
Thursday, Mar 19, 2020

The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday, March 19 to discuss the rapid developments in the college’s response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The board reviewed the steps taken so far, which include stopping all in-person classes from meeting and closing...

Feb. 12: Santa Clarita Community College District Business Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 12, with a closed session at 3:45 p.m., followed by open session at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Hasley Hall (HSLH – 137), located on the Valencia campus of College of the...

February 12 Agenda: Community College Board Business Meeting
Monday, Feb 10, 2020

The February 12 agenda for the Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees business meeting has been posted. The meeting is set to start at 5 p.m., preceded by a closed session at 3:45 p.m. The meeting will take place on the College of the Canyons Valencia Campus, Hasley Hall (HSLH-137),...

December 4: Community College Board to Elect New Officers
Monday, Dec 2, 2019

The Wednesday, December 4 agenda for the Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees business meeting has been posted. Among other agenda items, the board is set to elect new officers for 2020, including president, vice president, clerk, and secretary-parliamentarian. The December...

Nov. 6: Community College District Board Meeting
Monday, Nov 4, 2019

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees has posted the agenda for its Wednesday, November 6 business meeting at College of the Canyons. A closed session is set to start at 3:45, with the open session to follow at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place on COC’s Valencia Campus...

Oct. 23: Santa Clarita Community College District Board, ASG Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Associated Student Government (ASG) Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will take place on the Canyon Country campus in Room 202, located at 17200 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, 91351. Items...

Sept. 20: Santa Clarita Community College District Business Meeting
Thursday, Sep 19, 2019

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold its business meeting Friday, Sept. 20, at 1:00 p.m., with a Board Pathways Study Session immediately following from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education,...

March 27: COC Board of Trustees, ASG Joint Business Meeting
Monday, Mar 25, 2019

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold a joint business meeting with representatives of the Associated Student Government at College of the Canyons’ Valencia Campus on Wednesday, March 27. The joint meeting will take place in Hasley Hall (HSLH-137) and...

March 13: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold its next business meeting at College of the Canyons’ Valencia Campus on Wednesday. The meeting will take place in Hasley Hall (HSLH-137) and open session will begin at 4:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include approval...

Jan. 16: COC Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Board of Trustees will hold its next business meeting at College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus on Wednesday. Open session will begin at 4:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include approvals of Program Guidelines for the Center for Early Childhood Education,...

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The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
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