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1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce organizes community cleanup day [story]
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Spring Forward into Preparedness
Monday, Mar 6, 2017

Daylight Savings Time is more than just a time to reset your clocks ahead one hour: it is also the perfect time of year for you, your family and your employees to refresh your emergency plans – spring forward into preparedness. Dust off your Contact List: Things are always changing- children...

Study: Cell Phone Use While Driving on Rise
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015

The Office of Traffic Safety and the California Highway Patrol released a new study Tuesday showing a 39 percent increase in the percentage of California drivers seen using a cell phone while driving. “It’s shocking that nearly 10 percent of motorists were observed using their cell phones while driving...

Talk Anywhere
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014

I was looking at my telephone bill yesterday and realized I’m paying too much for a phone. Really too much for being able to talk just about anytime from anyplace in the world. You see, just about all of my communications are via cell-mobile phone systems. I don’t have a land line. When I finish...

Plans Back on Track for Walmart Grocery Store at Valencia Town Center
Friday, Dec 21, 2012

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will consider Westfield’s request for changes to the Valencia Town Center mall to accommodate a Walmart grocery store, when the commission holds its first regular meeting of 2013. A Walmart Neighborhood Market would be the Arkansas retailer’s fifth store presence...

Cell Phone Thefts On the Rise; Tips to Avoid Being a Victim
Monday, Aug 27, 2012

[LASD] – There has been an increase in cell phone thefts throughout Los Angeles County and the nation. Because cell phones are now an everyday part of life for most people, criminals have stepped up their thefts of your favorite communication device. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Station saw a roughly 67 percent decrease in the number of tickets given out for cellphone usage while driving last month. Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Shapiro said Wednesday that local deputies wrote 95 tickets in April, down from 290 in April...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, April 2, 2012
Monday, Apr 2, 2012

In this episode: Federal legislation to prohibit ownership of exotic felines; Law enforcement agencies to enforce zero tolerance for drivers caught using cell phones. Plus: Valencia-based Bayless Engineering & Manufacturing invests $2 million to streamline production; City of Santa Clarita helps...

As part of this month’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be offering “zero tolerance” to those texting or operating hand-held cell phones on April 3 and April 18.   Drivers who break the law and place themselves and others in danger will...

Thursday, Feb 23, 2012

[Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich criticized President Obama’s signing of a law that denies local governments’ right to reject applications to co-locate cell antennas in their communities – the second such action taken by the federal government recently. “Once...

Sunday, Nov 27, 2011

[Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept.] – Two lost hunters were located using the glow of a cell phone screen Saturday night in the wild area near Piru Creek. At approximately 10 p.m., a helicopter was requested for two hunters – Leonard Unger, 49 and a 17-year old male, both of Los Angeles –...

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The William S. Hart Union High School District Golden Oak Adult School, a pillar of lifelong learning and community support, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a special celebration on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 26: Golden Oak Adult School Celebrates 75 Year Anniversary
Completely redesigned and built in-house by the Information Services division, the city of Santa Clarita will launch a new website under the domain of SantaClarita.gov on Monday, Sept. 25.
City to Launch New SantaClarita.gov Website
Youth sports coaches for Winter Basketball for the city of Santa Clarita Youth Sports leagues are being sought.
Santa Clarita Youth Sports Winter Basketball Coaches Sought
Help beautify Canyon Country on Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to noon, during Canyon Country Community Day. Volunteers will help city of Santa Clarita staff paint walls and re-mulch the parkways on Whites Canyon Road between Stillmore Street and Nadal Street.
Oct. 7: Canyon Country Community Day Seeks Volunteers
Cultural events, local history, incredible art, engaging programs for children, what would you like to see in a possible Santa Clarita Museum and Cultural Center? The City of Santa Clarita is exploring the possibility of developing a Museum and Cultural Center to showcase the community’s rich history, cultural heritage and to celebrate the diversity of the city.
Input Sought for Santa Clarita Museum, Cultural Center
Casino rocker Donny Parvo will appear in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Sept. 23 with his “The Last Ride of the Load Ranger” tour. This is a one-night-only concert to benefit American Legion Post 507.
Sept. 23: Donny Parvo Benefit Concert for American Legion Post 507
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board is seeking applicants to fill the seat of board member Cassandra Love who is resigning her seat as Trustee Area 1 as of Oct. 2.
SUSD Governing Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Board Vacancy
1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce organizes community cleanup day [story]
cleanup day
The Master's University women's volleyball team dominated in a three-set win 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 over the Westcliff Warriors Tuesday night in The MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Dominate Warriors in Straight Sets
Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse counties in the country and the Sheriff’s Department is committed to equally protecting the rights of every member of the community regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, or gender.
LASD Hosts Annual Hate Crimes Summit
In a match that was dominated by physical midfield play, The Master's University men's soccer team lost a non-conference game to the Vanguard Lions 1-0 Wednesday on Reese Field.
Mustangs Drop Non-Conference Game to Vanguard 0-1
Communities of color are often the first and most impacted by the human decisions that contribute to climate change.
CSUN Exhibition Features Work by Faculty, Students
CAMARILLO — College of the Canyons finished in second place, a shot behind tourney host Moorpark College, as the Western State Conference (WSC) event at Sterling Hills Golf Course on Monday. 
COC Women’s Golf Places Second at Sterling Hills
California State University, Northridge head women's basketball coach Carlene Mitchell has hired Ramia Griffin as the Matadors' director of basketball operations.
CSUN Women’s Basketball Adds Ramia Griffin to Coaching Staff
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, the man accused of shooting to death Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Suspect in Killing of SCV Deputy Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
The Master’s University received high marks in college rankings released by the Wall Street Journal this month.
Wall Street Journal Gives TMU High Marks
A Santa Monica man has agreed to plead guilty to breaking federal law by allowing his cryptocurrency-cash exchange company to help scammers and drug traffickers launder millions of dollars in criminal proceeds through his business, including Bitcoin kiosks in Santa Clarita, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering Scheme Involving SCV Bitcoin Kiosks
1974 - COC's new Cougar Stadium opens for first game of football season; Harbor beats COC, 26-21 [story]
Cougar Stadium
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to a candlelight vigil honoring fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer on Sunday, Sept. 24
Sept. 24: City Holds Candlelight Vigil to Honor Deputy Clinkunbroomer
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo is inviting the community to the upcoming virtual small business town hall series. 
Sept 26: Assemblywoman Schiavo Invites Community to Small Business Town Hall
The C.A.S.T. for ​Kids Foundation will team up volunteers and special needs children for a day of boating and fishing at Castaic Lake on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Oct 14: C.A.S.T. for Kids is Looking for Volunteers
In response to increasing demand for cruises in Japan, one of hottest trends in travel, Princess Cruises has released its 2025 Japan cruises.
The Best of Japan Shines Through in 2025 with Newly Announced Cruises
The Valley Industry Association will host a luncheon exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence on Oct.9 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Oct 9:  Make A.I. Your Unfair Business Advantage at October’s VIA Luncheon
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