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Nov. 30: Ribbon-Cutting to Dedicate River Village Trailhead
Friday, Nov 17, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the new River Village Trailhead at Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road on Thursday, November 30 at 10 a.m. The public is invited. The trailhead connects visitors to the 11-mile long Santa Clara River Trail, which is the...

Nov. 8: CLWA Financial and Operations Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017

The Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Financial and Operations Committee has rescheduled its November 9 meeting. The meeting will now take place on Wednesday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Water Division, 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita 91350. The agenda is posted in its entirety below.

Nov. 1: Water Resources Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

A meeting of the Water Resources Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Santa Clarita Water Division located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350 in the Training Room. To view the agenda online click [HERE].

Next Step: Water Agency Officials to Share Merger Details
Monday, Oct 16, 2017

A new water district for the Santa Clarita Valley will become reality, thanks to Gov. Jerry Brown’s approval of Senate Bill 634 on Sunday. Maria Gutzeit Authored by Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), the legislation reorganizes Newhall County Water District and Castaic Lake Water Agency into the Santa...

Oct. 17: CLWA Budget and Rates Committee Meeting
Friday, Oct 13, 2017

The Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Budget and Rates Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. Committee members will conduct a review of 2017 Facility Capacity Fee Study (proposed 2018 Facility Capacity Fees). They will also recommend approval of annual resolution of intent...

Oct. 16: SCV Groundwater Sustainability Agency Meeting
Thursday, Oct 12, 2017

The Board of Directors of the Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency will hold a public meeting Monday, Oct. 16, at 2:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, Century Room, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [here]. To...

Castaic Lake Water Agency Executes $50.7M Bond Sale
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017

The Castaic Lake Water Agency on Wednesday successfully completed a bond sale of $50.7 million to refund two outstanding bond series, the Santa Clarita Water Division 2010B Certificates of Participation and the 2011A Revenue Bonds. Present value savings for the bonds are estimated to be $6.1 million...

Special Needs, Disadvantaged Children Enjoy a Day at the Lake
Monday, Oct 9, 2017

C.A.S.T. for Kids is back, and that’s a very good thing, judging by the smiles on the faces of the ninety special needs and disadvantaged children, families and volunteers who participated in a day of boating and fishing Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at Castaic Lake. “What a thrill it was for all of us...

Oct. 12: CLWA Financial & Operations Committee Agenda
Friday, Oct 6, 2017

The Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Financial and Operations Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Training Room at the Santa Clarita Water Division, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita 91350. The dissolution of the Santa Clarita...

Oct. 3: CLWA Planning, Engineering Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017

Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Planning and Engineering Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the Training Room at the Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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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
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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 April 24
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