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1888 - 8:15 a.m.: Newhall's luxurious Southern Hotel burns to the ground [story]
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Suit Targets Priests; Report ID’s 5 from SCV’s Past
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018

Following a recent report by a Pennsylvania grand jury that detailed a widespread cover-up of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, which involved more than 1,000 children and more than 300 priests, a civil suit was filed Oct. 2 in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of Camarillo resident Thomas Emens. Emens...

Einstein Academy Staffer Placed on Leave Amid Police Inquiry
Saturday, Jan 31, 2015

[KHTS] – Law enforcement officials are investigating an allegation involving an Einstein Academy staff member, officials said Saturday. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau and Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 28100 block of Kelly Johnson...

Supes Vote to Create Office of Child Protection
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014

Supervisor Don Knabe Los Angeles County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Don Knabe released the following statement, regarding today’s decision to implement changes recommended by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection, including the creation of an Office of Child Protection: “I am truly...

Torlakson Releases Guidelines to Help Parents Spot Child Abuse
Thursday, Mar 6, 2014

Tom Torlakson Download the guidelines [here].   Parents and guardians have a new and updated tool in their efforts to keep their children safe, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced as he released revised “Child Abuse Reporting Procedures for Parents and Guardians.” “Every...

Ex-SCV Church Employee Charged with Sex Crimes in St. Louis
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014

A Valencia man who worked as a youth pastor in St. Louis, and as a former producer for a local church, has been charged with multiple counts of sodomy, according to St. Louis County Police Department officers in Missouri. Brandon Milburn, 26, of Valencia, was arrested Thursday for six counts of statutory...

Bill Would Require All School Employees to be Trained to Spot Child Abuse

Tom Torlakson [Torlakson] – California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today his support for legislation authored by Assembly Member Mike Gatto, D-Los Angeles, that would require formal training for all school employees on the identification and reporting of suspected...

Dylan Farrow, Victim
Saturday, Feb 8, 2014

I’ve followed the Woody Allen story and the resurfacing accusations of Dylan Farrow carefully. I completely accept that no one except a select few – or just two, Dylan and Woody – will ever know what actually transpired. However, the truth I do know is that regardless of whether Dylan was...

New Pavley Bills Aim to Protect Kids from Dangerous Home Environments
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014

Fran Pavley State Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, has introduced two bills to address serious safety and health risks facing children, particularly those who have lived in homes with domestic violence, or who have suffered abuse or neglect. Senate Bill 910 strengthens protections against convicted...

Antonovich, Ridley-Thomas Call for Commission to Oversee Child-Protection Overseers
Thursday, Jun 20, 2013

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich UPDATE June 25, 2013: Board Green-lights New Commission   [Supv. Antonovich] – The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Michael D. Antonovich establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection to develop a corrective...

Knight to Reintroduce Bill to Protect Kids from Predatory Teachers
Thursday, Feb 7, 2013

Sen. Steve Knight on SCVTV’s “Newsmaker of the Week” show, Nov. 27, 2012. [Sen. Knight] – Sen. Steve Knight, R-Antelope Valley, will introduce legislation again this year aimed at protecting our most vulnerable of populations, our California schoolchildren. A recently released...

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1888 - 8:15 a.m.: Newhall's luxurious Southern Hotel burns to the ground [story]
Southern Hotel
The Sun Princess, the newest, next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises, headedquartered in Valencia, has debuted in North America, arriving in Ft. Lauderdale after a successful inaugural Mediterranean season.
Newest Love Boat Sun Princess Makes North American Debut
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, joined by 15 Assemblymembers and state Senators. has issued a formal request to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, calling for an immediate State of Emergency declaration in response to the ongoing public health disaster caused by the underground chemical fire at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Legislators Urge Supes to Declare State of Emergency for Chiquita Landfill Crisis
Get ready to travel back in time as the city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Trammel Crow Company, breaks ground on the Pioneer Oil Refinery historical site, located on the corner of Needham Ranch Parkway and Pioneer Way, on Tuesday, Oct.29 at 10 a.m.
Oct. 29: City to Begin Construction on 39th Park
College of the Canyons sophomore music student Brooke Bailey was on her way to school one morning when she received a phone call that would change her life.
COC Music Student Appears on America’s Got Talent
The 29th annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo, hosted on Saturday, Sept. 21, welcomed a total 1,189 participants from the community.
Annual River Rally Cleanup Welcomed More Than 1,000 Volunteers
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has been honored as one of the 2024 Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Leaders of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Inside The Valley magazine.
SCV Chamber Named 2024 Diversity Leader by Inside The Valley Magazine
Mrs. Fields, the iconic brand known for its soft, fresh-baked cookies and sweet treats, has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Santa Clarita. The new store, located at the Valencia Town Center Mall at 24201 Valencia Blvd., opened to the public on Oct. 9.
Oct. 26: Grand Opening for Mrs. Fields at Valencia Town Center
Did you know that the Santa Clarita Public Library offers passport acceptance services? Whether you're planning a vacation, studying abroad or reconnecting with family, the Library is here to support your journey.
Passport Services at Santa Clarita Public Library
Three different players had double-digit kill totals as The Master's women's volleyball team defeated the Hope International Royals 25-23, 26-28, 27-25, 25-18 Friday, Oct. 18 in Fullerton.
TMU Women’s Volleyball Gets a Regal Win Over Royals
College of the Canyons men's cross country competed at the annual Mt. San Antonio College Invitational on Friday, Oct. 18, running to a ninth-place finish in its final tune-up before the upcoming conference championship meet.
COC Men’s XC Finishes Ninth at Mt. SAC Invitational
The Child & Family Center, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church of Newhall will present “Empowered Families Workshops,” a series of three presentations for parents and caregivers presented by professionals from the Child & Family Center Prevention and Outreach team.
Child & Family Offers Empowered Families Workshops
1898 - Birth of Mary S. Ruiz, eldest child of Enrique & Rosaria Ruiz of San Francisquito Canyon; all died in 1928 dam disaster [cemetery census]
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The city of Santa Clarita is hosting Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is looking for residents to volunteer for various projects that benefit local nonprofits, as well as the city.
Oct. 26: Volunteers Still Needed for Make a Difference Day
When the Valencia Vikings entered Foothill League play, the football team had compiled a dismal 0-4 preseason record. Though Valencia had faced some stiff competition, that record did not inspire optimism for foothill league. However, with win after win in league, the team now has an overall record of 4-4 and a sparkling league record of 4-0.
Valencia Football Rises to Top of Foothill League
Voting for open Santa Clarita City Council seats will look different this year.
Ken Striplin | Vote Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita will hold Spooktacular Community Hike Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. at Whitney Canyon, 20303 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, 91321.
Oct. 26: Santa Clarita Spooktacular Community Hike
Los Angeles County Parks this Halloween season will be transformed into haunted houses and Trick or Treat Villages.
L.A. County Parks Trick or Treat Villages
To help understand the needs of the community and determine the best use of Community Development Block Grant funds, the city of Santa Clarita invites residents to participate in the annual Community Needs Assessment survey.
Residents Encouraged to Participate in Housing, Development Survey
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Associated Student Government on Oct. 23 at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, Takeda Science Center, Room CCLB 308, 17200 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91351. The open session will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Oct. 23: COC Board of Trustees/ASG Joint Meeting
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at this spooky Business After Hours Mixer, alongside other business leaders from the Santa Clarita Valley, for an exclusive networking event at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 20: SCV Chambers Business After Hours Mixer at Eternal Valley
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Oct. 23: Hart Board Regular Meeting
Antelope Valley Medical Center, in partnership with CarepathRx have announced the opening of an integrated, comprehensive Infusion Suite to benefit our local patient population located in Lancaster, California.
AV Medical Center Announces Opening of New Infusion Suite
The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation will host the Third Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Satuday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Park in Saugus.
Nov. 2: Touch-A-Truck Event at Central Park
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