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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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May 3: Taste of the Town (Mark Your Calendar)
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015

Click here for Ticket Info & Pricing  $75 General Admission $125 VIP Experience All Inclusive/ Adults Only Participants to date:   Angel City Brewery Bella Cucina Castaic Lake Water Agency Clarice’s Cake & Candy Eat Real Cafe Fetzer Vineyards Fireman’s Brew Island Pacific...

Chiquita Employees Donate Bikes to Child, Family Center
Monday, Dec 15, 2014

[Waste Connections] – Employees of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a local business home to a 9.2 megawatt clean energy facility, helped make the holiday season brighter for children at the Child & Family Center by donating more than 50 bicycles. Dozens of bicycles that were assembled by the landfill’s...

Child & Family Kid Expo Coming Sunday
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014

Proudly sponsored by: Click here to see a Kid Expo Video 11th Annual Child & Family Center Kid Expo Sunday, October 12 Don’t miss Child & Family Center’s eleventh annual Kid Expo on Sunday, October 12th at Golden Valley High School, 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway...

Registration Still Open for Saturday’s Century Ride
Thursday, Jun 12, 2014

The annual Santa Clarita Century ride returns Saturday, June 14, beginning at 7 a.m. at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. A variety of events including a bike fair at the Westfield Valencia Town Center highlight the day. Click here to check out the route details: * Century (100 miles) beginning at...

Motivating Your Kids for Academic Success – Free Workshop
Thursday, Apr 3, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita and the Child & Family Center recognize education and success go hand in hand, which is why they have teamed up to host a workshop for parents to help them understand ways to keep their children focused in school and achieve academic success. The interactive “Parents Night”...

Taste of the Town: This Week’s Spotlight
Friday, Mar 14, 2014

Over 40 restaurants and caterers serve up all the food you can eat, all the wine & beer you can drink, plus top-notch entertainment, silent & live auctions in a beautiful garden setting.   Sunday, May 4, 2014  1:00-5:00 pm Mann Biomedical Park 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita www.tasteofthetown.com This...

See Who’s Coming to Taste of the Town
Monday, Mar 10, 2014

More than 40 restaurants and caterers serve up all the food you can eat, all the wine & beer you can drink, plus top-notch entertainment, silent & live auctions in a beautiful garden setting.   Sunday, May 4, 2014  1:00-5:00 pm Mann Biomedical Park 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita www.tasteofthetown.com This...

Child & Family Center Creates, Fills Executive VP Position
Friday, Jan 31, 2014

Dr. Joan Aschoff Darrell Paulk, President and CEO of Child & Family Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Joan Aschoff was hired to fill the new position of Executive Vice President of Programs effective Jan. 13. A passionate and results oriented health care executive, Aschoff has a reputation of...

Health Law Changes Could Mean Contract Revision for Child, Family Center
Monday, Dec 9, 2013

[KHTS] – The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health could sign new agreements with more than 100 mental health service providers across to Los Angeles County, superseding the current agreements, thanks to the Medi-Cal coverage expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The...

Help the Child & Family Center Help People Like Sharon
Friday, Nov 22, 2013

Sharon came to Child & Family Center in 2010 struggling with depression, feeling suicidal, and with a history of substance abuse.”I felt hopeless with no self-esteem and kept trying to commit suicide,” says Sharon. “I didn’t have any boundaries with other people, especially...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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