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1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4


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New CHP Grant Highlights Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety
Monday, Oct 3, 2022

A federal grant is helping the California Highway Patrol increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety throughout the state. The CHP was awarded $1.2 million in grant funding through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Education, Enforcement, and Awareness Program (BESEEN) program. “The most vulnerable roadway...

LASD Conducting Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation
Monday, Aug 22, 2022

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Tuesday, from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., that will focus on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to...

Aug. 17-Sept. 5: LASD Will Increase End-of-Summer DUI Patrols, Checkpoints
Friday, Aug 12, 2022

As the summer travel season wraps up, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “Whether traveling locally or taking a longer road trip to see friends and family, please have a game plan for how to get...

April is California Highway Patrol Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Friday, Apr 1, 2022

Any time drivers take their eyes off the road to look at or use a phone, they are driving blind. For example, looking down at a cell phone to read a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds, at 55 mph, that is the equivalent of driving the length of a 300-foot football...

Grant Gives L.A. County Additional Tool to Reduce DUI Recidivism Rates
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

The Los Angeles County Probation Department received additional funds for a probation monitoring program for people convicted of driving under the influence. The $370,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will go toward check-ins with individuals on probation supervision to...

Grant Gives CHP ‘Green Light’ to Continue DUI Enforcement Campaign
Thursday, Oct 28, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety are partnering on a campaign aimed at reducing the number of crashes caused by impaired drivers. The Impaired Driving Reduction (IDR) education and enforcement campaign, which began Oct. 1, 2021, continues through...

CHP’s ‘Start Smart’ Course Encourages Safe Driving Practices For Teens
Monday, Oct 18, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. In fact, the chance of a teen being involved in a crash is highest during their first two years of driving. The California Highway Patrol, with the support of the grant-funded Start Smart Teen Driver...

CHP Awarded Federal Grant to Support Campaign Targeting Aggressive Driving
Monday, Oct 11, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Excessive speed and aggressive driving are a major concern on California freeways. A federally funded grant will continue to help support the California Highway Patrol’s lifesaving grant campaign targeting dangerous driving behaviors. The goal of the Regulate Aggressive Driving and...

CHP Awarded Grant to Help Enforce Bicyclists, Pedestrian Safety
Monday, Oct 4, 2021

SACRAMENTO – To help fund the California Highway Patrol’s yearlong effort to promote safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, the department has been awarded the California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project IX grant. This grant enables officers to conduct enhanced enforcement...

LASD Encourages Community to ‘Share the Road and Go Safely’ During National Bicycle Safety Month
Monday, May 3, 2021

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging drivers to slow down when passing bicyclists and asks bicyclists to be visible, predictable, and safe on the road. “Bicyclists are safest when they act like and are treated the same as drivers,”...

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On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headedquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center will host the Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bella Vida in the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Oct. 19: Circle of Hope Seas the Day Afternoon Tea
With one group of Mustangs cross-country athletes having already competed on Friday night, Sept. 20, at the Larry Young Classic in Columbia, Mo. (where the men and the women both won the team titles), a second group of The Master's University men's and women's cross-country teams raced against top competition at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Riverside, Calif.
TMUXC Doubles Up Weekend’s Success, Men Place Second at UCR Invitational
1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the start of construction for the upgrades and enhancements to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Oct. 2: City to Start Upgrading Old Orchard Park
The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season,  "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".
Sept. 28: Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Fall Shows
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award by the International Association of Assessment Officers, the preeminent global organization that is the standard bearer for assessment administration and property tax policy.
County Assessor’s Jobs Program Wins Top Award
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
Update: LOCATED LASD Seeks Public Help to Find At-Risk Missing Person
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 Sept. 25
A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for Christopher Hubbart, known as the "Pillowcase Rapist,"  scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Hollywood Courthouse, will not be relocated to the Antelope Valley.
Court Won’t Move AV Sex Offender’s Hearing to AV
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1. The special meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building.
Oct. 1: SCV Water Holds Regular Board Meeting
California State University, Northridge, is home to the International Guitar Research Archives, one of the largest guitar-related archives in the world.
CSUN Houses Major Guitar Music Research Archive
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of Panorama City.
Health Officials Probing Nearby Case of Dengue Fever
The Valencia High School Marching Band & Color Guard is pleased to announce RAGNAROK, a Western Band Association SoCal Marching Band Clinic taking place on Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 5: Valencia High to Host RAGNAROK Marching Band Clinic
1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]
Clampitt fire
The Master's University men's soccer team tied Hope International University 0-0 in a tightly contested game played at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. Saturday afternoon.
Mustangs Settle for 0-0 Draw Against Conference Rival
The inaugural All Valley Showcase, hosted by Saugus High School, took place on Saturday, Sept. 21.
First All Valley Showcase Deemed a Success
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Girl Talk series will feature a panel of four breast cancer survivors on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Henry Mayo Hosting Panel of Breast Cancer Survivors
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