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1943 - August Rübel, owner of Rancho Camulos, is killed when the ambulance he's driving hits a German land mine in North Africa [story]
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McDonnell, Becerra Announce Joint Effort to Remove Illegal Weapons from Streets
Tuesday, Oct 9, 2018

Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnellCalifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell announced Tuesday Operation Dual Force, a coordinated effort to remove illegally possessed weapons and ammunition from individuals in the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS)...

California Communities Join Lawsuit Over Census Citizenship Question
Friday, May 4, 2018

Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles are among the communities signing on to the state’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a news release Friday. An accurate population...

AG: Sign Up for Free Credit Monitoring by Wednesday
Monday, Jan 29, 2018

The deadline to sign up for free credit monitoring is Wednesday, January 31, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra reminded all Californians today. In September, Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, announced it had suffered a massive data breach, which affected...

Coalition Calls for EPA’s Pruitt to Stop Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018

Leading a coalition of 19 states and municipalities, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today submitted a 30-page comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on due process violations, lack of fairness, and ethical lapses that arise from Administrator Scott Pruitt’s involvement...

Becerra Lawsuit Alleges Devos, Education Department Refusing to Process Debt Relief Claims
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education and its Secretary, Betsy DeVos, for refusing to process debt relief claims submitted by tens of thousands of students who took out federal student loans to attend Corinthian Colleges,...

Becerra Supports Efforts Combating Greenhouse Gases
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017

On behalf of the People of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and a coalition of 10 attorneys general, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed an amicus brief in support of the efforts by the Natural Resources Defense Council and private...

California Fines Gatorade $300K for ‘Anti-Water’ Ad Campaign
Friday, Sep 22, 2017

By Nick Cahill, Courthouse News SACRAMENTO (CN) – Gatorade made misleading “anti-water statements” while pushing the benefits of its sports drinks in a video game marketed to teenagers, according to a settlement announced Thursday by California’s attorney general. Gatorade, a subsidiary of PepsiCo,...

Becerra Critical of Devos’ Decision to Scale Back Title IX Protections
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra blasted U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ announcement Thursday that she will significantly scale back Title IX protections for students who are survivors of sexual violence on college campuses: “Students in California, and across the country,...

AG Releases 4 California Crime Reports for 2016
Friday, Aug 18, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Four annual crime reports, which provide law enforcement agencies and the public with statewide data on crime statistics, were released Friday by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. The reports released are: Crime in California Homicide in California Juvenile Justice in California URSUS:...

17 State AG’s Urge Protection of Nursing Home Pro-Patient Rule
Wednesday, Aug 9, 2017

SACRAMENTO — Seventeen state Attorneys General including California Attorney General Xavier Becerra submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommending that it maintain its pro-patient rule that protects patients’ rights by prohibiting pre-dispute arbitration clauses...

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1943 - August Rübel, owner of Rancho Camulos, is killed when the ambulance he's driving hits a German land mine in North Africa [story]
August Rubel
1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]
Lebec Hotel fire
In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.
May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School
California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.
May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public
Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.
Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase
Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
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
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
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