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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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May 3: GO Jazz Spring Concert at Canyon High School
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019

On Friday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m., GO Jazz is going “On the Road” to Canyon High School for their Spring Concert. GO Jazz joins the talented Canyon HS Jazz Bands for a great night of jazz. Hear exciting big band tunes of new and old, including music by Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Alan Baylock,...

Ambiguous 911 Call Prompts Lockdown at Canyon High School
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019

UPDATE at 11:56 a.m.: Two students are being detained after a 911 call was traced to a cell phone, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station reports. “The students had no weapons; it was a prank call,” according to a tweet from station officials. “Lockdown to be lifted shortly,”...

Small Brush Fire Near Canyon High Under Investigation
Friday, Mar 15, 2019

Suspicions that a small brush fire near Canyon High School may have been purposely set prompted a brief search of the area by deputies Friday morning. “We were looking for someone,” said Sgt. Michael Konecny with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “but we didn’t find them. “We can’t...

March 2: COC Media Day for Animators, Journalists, Sound, Film Pros
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019

Professionals in the industries of journalism, film, sound arts and animation will head to College of the Canyons Saturday to interact and network with local students during Media Day. COC, Canyon and West Ranch high schools have once again partnered to bring media industry professionals to campus for...

Jan. 9: Girls Winter Softball Clinic Benefiting Cowboys Softball
Tuesday, Dec 4, 2018

Canyon High School’s softball program is holding a winter softball clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The clinic, which benefits the Cowboys softball program, is open to girls 6-12 years of age. The Cowboys softball coaching staff and the 2018/2019 Cowboys Varsity Softball...

Power Outage Forces Cancellation of Classes at Canyon High
Friday, Nov 2, 2018

Canyon High School staff and parents were greeted with a surprise Friday morning when Principal Shellie Holcombe sent a message saying classes were cancelled due to a power outage. According to a Southern California Edison customer service representative, a call was put in by the school saying, “Our...

Sept. 4: Canyon High School to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Monday, Jun 25, 2018

It has been 50 years since Canyon High School became the second high school in the William S. Hart Union High School District, and all members of the Santa Clarita community are invited to join alumni, students, staff and parents to celebrate the anniversary on September 4. The day after Labor Day is...

June 18-20: Cowboy Football Camp for Kids 6-14
Monday, May 28, 2018

The non-profit Santa Clarita Cowboys will host the team’s annual Cowboy Football Camp for kids ages 6-14 at Canyon High School in Canyon Country from Monday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. All Santa Clarita youth regardless of football experience level are invited...

City Names Winners of ‘Heads Up’ Video Contest
Friday, May 18, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and William S. Hart Union School District, has named the winners of the “Heads Up” Video Contest, open exclusively to Santa Clarita Valley middle school and high school students. · First Place –...

Photo Gallery: Canyon High Wallops Northridge 19-2
Monday, Apr 2, 2018

The Northridge Academy Pumas traveled to Canyon High School for a non-conference baseball game Saturday, and got walloped by the Cowboys 19-2. Northridge jumped out to an early 2-0 in the first inning but Canyon came roaring back in the bottom of the first and scored 10 runs before beating the visiting...

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Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
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