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1927 - Baker Ranch Rodeo owners announce they'll award $4,000 in cash prizes at first major event (2nd annual rodeo at future Saugus Speedway) [story]


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Nov. 7: A Day in the Paws
Saturday, Sep 5, 2015

Learn about a day the the life of a rescue dog by attending A Day In The Paws, the biggest annual fundraiser for The Brittany Foundation. Volunteers at the event – to be held Nov. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. – will gather donations from friends, family members and animal lovers in order to “buy”...

Fundraiser to Benefit Little Dog with Big Personality
Friday, Jun 26, 2015

The Brittany Foundation has invited the community to participate in a fundraiser to benefit a miniature pinscher that has some serious health problems but a big personality. Lilly, a 3-year-old min-pin, has two bad knees and needs surgery that will cost upwards of $1,800 per knee. “Lilly is very...

Book About Rescue Dog Hits Store Shelves Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2014

[KHTS] – A book about an internationally known rescue dog is set to be launched in Valencia on Saturday, with a portion of the proceeds from book sales to benefit the Acton-based Brittany Foundation. Written by longtime Santa Clarita resident Janet Squires, “Monty: The Courageous Survival of...

Nonprofit Acton Shelter Wins $15K in Pet Supplies
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013

Sometimes giving homeless animals a chance to thrive is no more than a click away. Kriser’s Christmas in JulyThe Brittany Foundation, a no-kill animal shelter in Acton that focuses on harder-to-place dogs, was awarded the grand prize of $15,000 in pet food and supplies after receiving the most...

Acton Dog Shelter Needs Help to Win
Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013

The Brittany Foundation, an Acton-based nonprofit that runs a no-kill shelter for homeless dogs, is in the running for $15,000 worth of pet food and supplies from Kriser’s. Christmas in JulyKriser’s Christmas in July contest will award prizes to one winner and two runners-up out of ten finalists...

Sept. 29: Volunteers Kennel Up for Dog Rescue Benefit
Monday, Sep 10, 2012

Every Monday, Pablo Vela, a busy flower distributor from Glendale, spends his one day off cleaning kennels and walking dogs at The Brittany Foundation, a non-profit, no-kill rescue in Agua Dulce. There he fell in love with Charlie, an eight year old black and white male that resembles a giant Jack Russell...

Chase Awards $100k to Pit Bull Rescue that’s Leaving Agua Dulce
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011

Chase Bank announced Wednesday it is awarding a $100,000 grant to Villalobos Rescue Center, a pit pull shelter in Agua Dulce that’s preparing to leave California. Villalobos was one of 100 charities across the country to split a $3 million giveaway and one of the five largest recipients. The biggest...

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The 2024 Volunteer Impact Report has been released by the city of Santa Clarita reflecting the impact that volunteers have on life in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Santa Clarita 2024 Volunteer Impact Annual Report
As part of the city of Santa Clarita Playground Replacement program, Begonias Lane Park playground was identified for replacement in fiscal year 2024-25.
City Asks Residents for Input on Begonias Lane Park Playground
“The Descent,” the second full-length feature film produced by The Master’s University, is now available for streaming on Tubi.
TMU Releases Student Feature Film ‘The Descent’
The Master's University men's volleyball team made a statement Thursday night, March 20 in The MacArthur Center with a 25-18, 25-11, 29-27 win over No. 15 Hope International
Mustangs Buck Royals in Straight Sets
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular, open-session, meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
March 25: City Council to Discuss Vista Canyon Water Testing
1927 - Baker Ranch Rodeo owners announce they'll award $4,000 in cash prizes at first major event (2nd annual rodeo at future Saugus Speedway) [story]
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Operation Safe Streets Bureau, Palmdale Station began investigating an Antelope Valley criminal street gang engaged in violent criminal activities throughout the Antelope Valley.
LASD Operation Safe Streets Arrest 13 During A.V. Sweep
College of the Canyons will host a Resume Refresh in preparation for the SCV Job Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the COC Employment Center Building at the Valencia Campus.
April 16: Free Resume Refresh COC Employment Center
The Black Business Council will host a "Linking Leaders" event to introduce the newly appointed Council Chair, Tamara Pickering, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Venue Valencia, 28678 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
April 2: Black Business Council ‘Linking Leaders’ Event
Venue Valencia in partnership with Harley Davidson of Santa Clarita, True Barre and D'Wilifri DanceArt Entertainment will present a "Easter Eggstravaganza" event, noon-6 p.m. Friday, April 11 at 28678 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
April 11: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ Event at Venue Valencia
The 1983 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, "CATS," opens Saturday, March 22, and will run through Saturday, April 26, at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall.
March 22- April 26: The Canyon Theater Guild Presents ‘CATS’
Anne and William Hawley, of Garden Grove, allege in a 2024 lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court that the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused the death of their son Christopher Hawley.
Parents Sue Six Flags Magic Mountain After Son’s Death
The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase the group art show, Western Close Up, beginning, Friday April 4-19 with an opening reception on Saturday, April 5, 5-8 p.m.
April 4-19: SCAA Presents ‘Western Close Up’ Art Show, Reception
A series of late-winter storms brought much-needed rain to the region last week, raising the total volume of stormwater captured by Los Angeles County to 11.9 billion gallons just weeks before the end of storm season on April 15.
Recent Storms Boost Stormwater Capture in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released preliminary raw Unsheltered Count data for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. Based on these early numbers, the Homeless Services Authority expects unsheltered homelessness within the Los Angeles Continuum of Care to decrease by 5-10%.
Preliminary Homeless Count Shows Second Consecutive Decrease
Mojean Aria, an emerging Australian actor, talked all things film with College of the Canyons students enrolled in the Media Entertainment Arts program during an open master class on Tuesday, March 18.
Actor Mojean Aria Leads Master Class for College of the Canyons Students
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Gretchen Bergstrom as the new Director of Fiscal Services.
Hart District Names New Director of Fiscal Services
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has announced its annual auction, The Big Easy is set to take place on Saturday, May 31.
May 31: Boys & Girls Club of SCV 53rd Annual Auction, ‘The Big Easy’
Old Town Newhall is the place to go if you’re looking for arts, entertainment, dining, shopping and events.
Bill Miranda | Discover Old Town Newhall
The Santa Clarita Public Library will host The Trail Tales New Book Launch Storytime Party, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Duane R. Harte Park, 26401 Riverrock Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
March 25: Trail Tales New Book Storytime Party
The Master's University's Jonathan Larson was already making golfing history with five wins in six tournament starts this season. But with an opening round score of nine-under 63 in the TMU Spring Invitational at Soule Park Golf Course in Ojai on Monday, March 17, he now holds the lowest 18-hole round in program history.
Larson Breaks Record in Opening Round of Invite
The Master's University baseball team lost the final game of the four-game series with Hope International 14-4 on Sunday, March 16, getting one win in the series.
Mustangs Drop Final Game of Hope Series
The Master's University beach volleyball team traveled to Northridge Wednesday, March 19 for a tri-match involving NCAA Division I CSUN and Nebraska.
TMU Beach Volleyball Drops Two Against D1 Opponents
2012 - County supervisors approve 50-year operating agreement for Placerita Canyon State Park [read]
Placerita Canyon
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