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Morning at the Parade
Saturday, Jul 5, 2014

I think the SCV Parade yesterday was fantastic. I had last marched in the parade in 1967. Things have changed just a little bit. First big change: We’re a city now. But isn’t it great that we’re still rural enough that two members of City Council were in a horse-drawn carriage, another was riding...

10 from McKeon’s District Selected for Military Schools
Thursday, Jun 26, 2014

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon hosted a luncheon recently at College of the Canyons for 10 high school students from the 25th Congressional District who’ve been appointed to military service academies and preparatory schools. Each year, members of Congress submit nominations of students...

The Rain Falls Mainly On the Brain
Thursday, May 22, 2014

OK. I’m home. It rained today. Felt good. Dust is settled a little. What is wrong with this picture? It is May. Late May. We had rain. I guess it isn’t that unusual, but isn’t there a law that says it cannot rain in Southern California after May 15? Hey, TimBen … You missed the point to my commentary....

Candidates Call on McKeon to Act on Cemex Mine
Wednesday, May 7, 2014

[KHTS] – A pair of candidates for the 25th Congressional District seat held by Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, and a state assemblyman are calling on McKeon to stop an aggregate mine in Canyon Country by reviving a tact he tried in 2001. A letter sent by state...

March 18: McKeon’s Office Hosts Grant Writing Workshop at COC
Thursday, Mar 6, 2014

Rep. Howard P. “Buck” Mc Keon together with US Census Bureau and College of the Canyons  presents “How to use the  US Census Data in Grant Writing.”   Tuesday, March 18, 2014  8:45 am -12:00pm College of the Canyons  University Center Room 301 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita...

McKeon Delivers Speech on U.S. Role in Afghanistan
Monday, Feb 24, 2014

Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following speech on the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Monday.   “For nearly 13 years now, the United States has been at war...

McKeon Votes for Drought Relief Bill
Thursday, Feb 6, 2014

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon voted Wednesday for H.R. 3964, the Sacramento–San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act. The legislation, led by Central Valley Representatives David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Devin Nunes (CA-22), provides emergency drought relief...

McKeon Announces Retirement; Endorses Non-District Resident
Thursday, Jan 16, 2014

Rep. Buck McKeon [KHTS] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, formally announced Thursday that his 11th term will be his last and endorsed a candidate who doesn’t live in the district to fill his seat. McKeon was a Hart School District board member and Santa Clarita’s...

McKeon Expected to Retire at End of Term
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014

Longtime Santa Clarita Valley Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, who under House rules is serving his last of three terms as chairman of the powerful House Armed Services Committee, is expected to announce Thursday at 9 a.m. in Washington (6 a.m. in California) that he will retire at the end of his current...

McKeon on Al-Qaeda: White House Can’t ‘Wish the Threat Away’
Monday, Jan 6, 2014

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, made the following statement Monday about recent developments in Iraq: “I am dismayed by Secretary Kerry’s dismissal of the threat from al-Qaeda as ‘Iraq’s...

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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!
June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale
College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center
Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.
LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.
L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak
The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.
DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services
1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
Stevenson Ranch fountain
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
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