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2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
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Mark Your Calendar: Elks to Roast Bob Kellar
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014

Bill Hart peeks over the shoulder of Councilman Bob Kellar in the ground-floor lobby of City Hall. Santa Clarita Elks Lodge and Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers announced Tuesday that City Councilman Bob Kellar, founder of the Elks Charity Roast and its first roastee, has agreed to serve himself up...

Council Agenda: Kellar Hands Off Mayoral Gavel Tuesday
Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

Seen here upon his latest reelection to the City Council in April 2012, Bob Kellar started his year as mayor last December. The current mayor pro tem, Laurene Weste, is expected to wield the gavel in 2014. SPECIAL MEETING 5PM   CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL RE-ORGANIZA TION SPECIAL MEETING 5:00...

An Honor to Serve | Message from Mayor Bob Kellar
Sunday, Dec 1, 2013

It has been my honor to serve as your mayor for 2013, and as the year comes to a close, I want to share with you some of our city’s many accomplishments. Santa Clarita is a great place to live, work and play, and this year, our city was recognized locally and nationally for excellence in public safety,...

Santa Clarita Officials Testify on Bill to Stop Mine
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar, U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) spoke Wednesday in favor of Senate Bill 771, which would stop a mine from coming to the Santa Clarita Valley. The next step for the bill is to have the value of lands...

City Releases Kellar’s Cemex Testimony

Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar testified Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., on behalf of S. 771 (Boxer), which would effect the cancellation of Cemex’s gravel mining rights in Soledad Canyon in exchange for compensation for the value of the mining contracts. The following are his prepared...

Mayor in D.C. to Support Boxer’s Cemex Bill
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

Mayor Bob Kellar | File photo [KHTS] – Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar is slated to testify in front of a Senate committee Wednesday to address a bill that could settle a longstanding dispute the city of Santa Clarita and backers of a “mega mine” in Soledad Canyon. “We will see as...

25 Years of Service: COC’s Van Hook Receives Key to City
Thursday, Nov 14, 2013

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook has received the Key to the City of Santa Clarita in recognition of her 25 years of dedicated leadership to COC and the Santa Clarita Valley. Mayor Bob Kellar bestowed the honor on Dr. Van Hook during the college’s annual Chancellor’s Circle Dinner....

Saturday: Newhall Block Party Precedes Tree Lighting
Friday, Nov 8, 2013

Main Street in Old Town Newhall will be transformed into a winter wonderland as thousands of lights, a 23-foot Christmas Tree, and a lighted Santa are illuminated as part of the City’s first “Light Up Main Street” event on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m.  The free event, which will take place between...

Walk, Decorate with the Mayor
Friday, Nov 1, 2013

It’s November and as our thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to let you know about a few things happening in our city. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get involved with the Santa Clarita Marathon, but running isn’t your speed, you are cordially invited to...

Construction to Start on Homes for Vets
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013

I am extraordinarily honored to support the Habitat for Heroes program that is helping to build 87 homes for wounded warriors and their families, right here in Santa Clarita. It is my pleasure to invite you to a special groundbreaking event for this new community on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to...

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2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.
Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors
Fostering Youth Independence students were well equipped to go back to school following the non-profit’s eighth annual Back to School Bash and Career Fair.
Fostering Youth Independence Back to School Bash, Career Fair
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
In recognition of his leadership and work on behalf of animal welfare, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) was pleased to be the recipient of the California Veterinary Medical Association’s inaugural Legislator of the Year award.
Scott Wilk honored with CVMA’s first Legislator of the Year Award
ARTree Community Arts Center Santa Clarita, a local nonprofit is looking for sponsors for its All Ages Student Art Show at the SCAA Gallery, Nov. 9-10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a reception on Nov. 8.
ARTree Looking for Sponsors for Student Art Show
A Death Cafe Coffee, Cake and Conversation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Milk and Honey Room at the North Oaks Church of Christ, 27570 Whites Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Sept. 3: Death Café Coffee, Cake, Conversation
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