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1938 - Brand-new Lockheed transport plane crashes in Agua Dulce; all 9 perish including 2 infants [story]
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CSUN Professor Finalist for PEN Literary Award
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017

“Black Sheep Boy,” the chronicle of a young gay man in Louisiana’s Cajun bayou by California State University, Northridge English professor Martin Pousson, is a finalist for a 2017 literary award from PEN Center USA. The West Coast center of PEN International — the world’s oldest international...

California Credit Union, SCV School Districts Partner for 4th Grade Book Buy Program
Friday, Mar 24, 2017

California Credit Union has partnered with four school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley in a new “4th Grade Book Buy Program” aimed at encouraging young readers. Through the program, California Credit Union donated 900 books to 36 public elementary schools in the Castaic Union School District,...

Jan. 14: Local Author Celebration by Santa Clarita Public Library
Monday, Jan 9, 2017

Santa Clarita is home to numerous talented authors. Residents are invited to meet and mingle with these local authors under one roof at the fourth annual Celebration of Local Authors, presented by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library in partnership with the Santa Clarita Public Library. This free...

Local Authors Encouraged to Apply for Annual Celebration
Thursday, Nov 10, 2016

Calling all local authors: the Santa Clarita Public Library and the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library are looking for local writers to spotlight at next year’s fourth annual Celebration of Local Authors event, which will be held at the Old Town Newhall Library. This popular event will return...

Read for the Win with the Santa Clarita Public Library
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016

Registration for the Santa Clarita Public Library’s Summer Reading 2016, called “Read for the Win!” kicks off on Monday, June 13. Residents can “Read for the Win” this summer with sports-themed activities and programming at their local library branch. Residents of all ages can celebrate...

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The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.
Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’
The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.
June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’
Online registration will begin May 21-22 for classes offered by the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department.
May 21-22: Registration for City Seasons Summer Programs Begins
Entertainment trade publication Variety recently released its 2024 ranking of the top film schools in North America, with California Institute of the Arts named a “Film School Titan." The "Titan" designation places CalArts among the top five film schools on the continent.
Variety Names CalArts a 2024 ‘Film School Titan’
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for construction along Copper Hill Drive starting Friday, May 17.
May 17: Copper Hill Drive Road Construction
April has always been one of my favorite months because year after year, it’s the sign that baseball is officially back. As a longtime Dodger fan, I have fond memories of piling into the family Volkswagen with my brothers and parents for a day spent at Dodger Stadium.
Jason Gibbs | It’s Time for Dodger Baseball!
College of the Canyons Men's golf completed its 2024 campaign by bringing home the program's 11th 3C2A State Championship, its third in the last four seasons, at Sandpiper Golf Club on Monday, May 13.
Canyons Men’s Golf Earns 11th 3C2A State Championship
For 40 years, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center’s trauma center in Mission Hills has been serving a wide swath of northern Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, treating victims of gun violence, freak accidents, hiking, biking and horseback mishaps and the 2008 Chatsworth Metrolink collision.
SCV Residents Celebrate Holy Cross Trauma Center 40th Anniversary
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a silent Book Auction beginning at 9a.m. on Monday, June 3, and ending at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 10.
June 3: Friends of Santa Clarita Library Silent Book Auction
The sunny spring day of Friday, May 10 saw a burst of sculptural flora sprouting on the stage of Graduation Courtyard at California Institute of the Arts. Designed around a botanical theme, the 2024 CalArts graduation heralded a celebration of growth and new beginnings for this year’s graduating class, many of whom began their CalArts journey during the pandemic.
CalArts Graduates Class of 2024
A commemorative ceremony will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Acton Community Presbyterian Church and the rededication of this historic church following fire damage last fall. All are welcome.
June 9: Acton Community Presbyterian Church Celebrates 100 Years
1938 - Brand-new Lockheed transport plane crashes in Agua Dulce; all 9 perish including 2 infants [story]
plane crash
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 May 15
The Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce is Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage at Board & Brush later this month. 
May 29: Celebrate API Heritage Month With Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce
The County Assessor reported to the Board of Supervisors that taxable property values are anticipated to increase about 4.75% over 2023.
Assessor Anticipates 2024 Property Values to Increase Almost Five Percent
 Following a successful initial launch, the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program is set to open for a second round of applications.
May 20:  Second Application Round for L.A. County Rent Relief Program Opens Monday
With Americans’ debt around $17.7 trillion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Cities Paying Off the Most Household Debt, based on recently released data from the Federal Reserve.
WalletHub: Santa Clarita Ranked First in Cities with Biggest Debt Decrease
Circle of Hope Inc., a non-profit organization in Santa Clarita dedicated to providing emotional, financial, and educational support to individuals and families affected by cancer, is thrilled to announce their upcoming Hoedown For Hope Music Festival and BBQ fundraising event.
June 22: Circle of Hope Throws Hoedown for Hope Music Festival
State and federal agencies are joining forces to educate California residents on free tools to check the recall status on their vehicles and have any open recalls fixed.
Californians Urged to Fix Urgent Vehicle Safety Recalls
Members of the graduating class of 2024 found a home at California State University, Northridge. It was a place that empowered them and gave them the tools to break cultural and generational barriers, and to fulfill dreams first imagined decades earlier.
Newest CSUN Grads Given Tools to Achieve Their Dreams
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