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1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]
Lebec Hotel fire


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FYI Holds Annual Holiday Party for Local Foster Youth
Monday, Dec 23, 2024

Fostering Youth Independence held its annual holiday celebration for all the organization’s local foster youth and allies. The morning featured breakfast, a team snowman decorating contest and the distribution of donated Christmas stockings and gifts to all the youth. FYI Ally Alicia Ceroni and her...

Sept. 24: FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies for Foster Youth
Monday, Sep 9, 2024

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence experienced significant growth over the summer as Santa Clarita’s foster youth sought assistance with returning to school or entering college for the first time. Seventeen new youth joined the program since July 15 and are currently enjoying the benefits...

Fostering Youth Independence Back to School Bash, Career Fair
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024

Fostering Youth Independence students were well equipped to go back to school following the non-profit’s eighth annual Back to School Bash and Career Fair. Approximately 140 members of the FYI community, including 65 youth and their Allies, came together for the event which provided youth with new...

FYI Hosts Beach Day for SCV Foster Youth
Friday, Aug 9, 2024

Winding down the summer with a day of friendship, surf and sunshine, several dozen Santa Clarita Valley foster youth recently enjoyed a day at the beach thanks to non-profit Fostering Youth Independence, which gave the youth a chance to escape from the stresses of foster life. Enjoying a day in the sun...

FYI Holds Annual ‘Celebration of Everything’
Friday, Jun 14, 2024

Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the many volunteers who make such a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita Valley foster youth and celebrating 18 youth for education milestones. Approximately...

Fostering Youth Independence Launches Three New Programs
Thursday, Feb 15, 2024

The non-profit Fostering Youth Independence has begun the new year with the introduction of three new programs designed to give Santa Clarita Valley foster youth financial skills, a creative outlet to express their challenging experiences and, for those youth moving into a new place, the necessary household...

FYI Hosts Beach Day for Local Foster Youth
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023

Several dozen Santa Clarita Valley youth recently enjoyed a day at the beach thanks to Fostering Youth Independence’s Reconnect and Rejuvenate Day, which gave the youth a chance to enjoy a day away from the stress of daily life. FYI is the largest Santa Clarita Valley-based nonprofit supporting local...

FYI Hosts Annual ‘Celebration of Everything’
Friday, Jun 9, 2023

Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event in appreciation of the many volunteers who make such a difference in the lives of SCV foster youth, 15 of whom were celebrated for education milestones. Nearly 160 people came...

May 11: Ally Training for Fostering Youth Independence
Monday, Apr 24, 2023

May is National Foster Care Month. Fostering Youth Independence, the largest Santa Clarita-based nonprofit supporting local foster youth, is shining a light on the plight of these vulnerable youth, as well as the work it’s doing to help these youth overcome a shaky foundation and unlock the doors to...

Fostering Youth Independence Works to House Homeless Youth
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

A total of 56 vulnerable foster youth have found housing with the help of Fostering Youth Independence since the local non-profit’s founding in 2017. The largest foster support organization in the Santa Clarita Valley, FYI has supported these dozens of young adults who have aged out of the Los Angeles...

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1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]
Lebec Hotel fire
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold a public hearing on recommendations for the now closed Santa Clarita Elementary School on Wednesday, April 30
April 30: SUSD Public Hearing on Options for Santa Clarita Elementary
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in a study session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at City Hall in the Carl Boyer Room. This is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and the Arts Commission.
April 29: City Council Holds Budget Study Session on 2025-26 Budget
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating one case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who travelled recently from Texas.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature an artist's demo by Kathleen Scoggin at the Monday, May 19 monthly meeting.
May 19: SCAA Meeting Features Kathleen Scoggin Artist Demo
Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently joined the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley to celebrate the unveiling of a $50,000 van funded by her office that will take local youth to educational field trips, sports leagues, summer programs and college tours.
Barger Funds New Van for SCV Boys & Girls Club
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invites you to the Sunday, May 4 "May The Fourth Be With You" themed Square and Round Dance, 2-5 p.m.
May 4: ‘May The Fourth Be With You’ at Monthly Sierra Hillbillies Dance
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fifth episode of "Santa Clarita Voices," the city’s official podcast, that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders and unique members of the community.
Episode Five: ‘Santa Clarita Voices’ Features Recreation, Community Services
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has celebrated its centennial with the announcement of the 2025 class of Guggenheim Fellows. Joining the foundation’s 100th class of 198 “distinguished individuals” working across 53 disciplines are California Institute of the Arts alumni and faculty.
CalArtians Named to 100th Class of Guggenheim Fellows
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, “Childhood Memories,” on view at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall, CA 91321, now through Monday, July 7.
‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit On View at Newhall Community Center
A "Celebration of Life" memorial service for Diana Cusumano, who died Friday, April 18, will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 23233 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
May 29: Celebration of Life Honors Diana Cusumano
California Institute of the Arts will host a Artisan Pop-up Market, 2-7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the CalArts Main Gallery, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA, 91355.
May 3: CalArts Artisan Pop-Up Market
The Master's University beach volleyball team got a pair of 4-1 wins Thursday, April 24 on the opening day of the NAIA Beach Volleyball Championships in Greeneville, Tenn.
Sandy ‘Stangs open Nationals with Two Wins
The Master's University baseball team needed to win one of the games in its final doubleheader of the regular season to punch a ticket to the GSAC Championship Tournament. The Mustangs got just that on Wednesday, April 23.
TMU Splits Redhawks Series, Qualifies for Post-Season
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be closed on Saturday, April 26, from 6-10 a.m. for a special event.
April 26: Central Park Exercise Staircase Closed Briefly for Special Event
A special meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Saturday, April 26, beginning at 1 p.m.
April 26: Hart District Governing Board Special Meeting
In many Hispanic households, children aren’t just part of the family, they are its heart. “Día de los Niños” reflects this deep cultural value by honoring the joy, curiosity and wonder of childhood.
Bill Miranda | A New Chapter Begins with Día de los Niños
California Institute of the Arts and the CHANEL Culture Fund has announced the CHANEL Center for Artists and Technology at CalArts, a visionary initiative that positions artists at the forefront of shaping the evolving technologies that define the world.
CalArts, CHANEL Culture Fund Announce CHANEL Center for Artists, Technology
Racquel Wilder Realty and Stress Free Mortgage will sponsor a free "May the Fourth Be With You" paper shredding community event, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the Congregation Beth Shalom parking lot.
May 4: May the Fourth Be With You Paper Shredding Event
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced its second annual "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvres event hosted by Salt Creek Grille will be held Thursday, June 5, 6-8 p.m.
June 5: Second Annual Bringing It Home Fundraiser for SCV Vets
The Canyon Country Community Center will host "Celebrate," an events series that celebrates cultures, customs and culinary wonders on Friday, May 9, from 6-9 p.m. The May Celebrate event will feature the country of Ireland.
May 9: Santa Clarita Celebrate Series Features Ireland
College of the Canyons baseball took the opener of its three-game series vs. West L.A. College on Tuesday, April 22 behind a lineup that notched 13 hits in a dominant 15-2 road victory.
Canyons Hits the Road for 15-2 Win at West L.A.
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