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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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April 20: City Hall Hosts American Red Cross Community Blood Drive
Thursday, Apr 13, 2017

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the city of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are partnering to provide a Community Blood Drive at the central location of City Hall. Residents will have the opportunity to donate blood at City Hall in the Century Room, located at 23920...

City Creates Dynamic Traffic Lane on Soledad Canyon to Improve Traffic Flow
Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017

To better accommodate traffic patterns and increase traffic flow at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, the eastbound curb lane on Soledad Canyon Road approaching Sierra Highway is being modified to a dynamic lane. The dynamic lane becomes an exclusive right-turn only or a shared...

March 28: Agenda for Regular Meeting of City Council
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017

City Council Regular Meeting 3/28/2017 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Invocation Smyth Call to Order Roll Call Roll Call Flag...

City of Santa Clarita President’s Day Hours
Friday, Feb 17, 2017

Santa Clarita City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of President’s Day. All branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of President’s Day. The Santa Clarita Sports Complex will be closed Monday, February 20, in observance...

Volunteers Needed to Count the Homeless in Santa Clarita
Friday, Jan 13, 2017

File Photo Two hundred volunteers are needed to help count Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. The Point-In-Time Homeless Count, organized by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), will begin at two locations: The Centre, located at 20880...

Holiday Hours for City Hall, The Centre, Santa Clarita Public Library
Thursday, Dec 22, 2016

Santa Clarita City Hall will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23 and be closed Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day. Santa Clarita Public Library will close at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 and be closed on Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. Santa...

Drive Focus Live Art Contest Winner Luncheon
Friday, Dec 16, 2016

On Wednesday, three art contest winner were treated to a special lunch with Los Angeles County Sheriff Captain Roosevelt Johnson. The art contest winners Chloe, Rachel and Katie enjoyed pizza and discussed a day in the life of Captain Johnson. After a special lunch, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Santa...

City Hosts Art Exhibit Aiming to Stop Distracted Driving
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to visit the new “Drive Focus Live” art exhibit at the First Floor Gallery at City Hall, available now through Monday, Dec. 12. Fourteen pieces of artwork by local students, grade levels K-12, depict the dangers of unsafe and distracted driving. In accordance...

LAEDC Recognizes Santa Clarita as Most Business Friendly City
Friday, Nov 11, 2016

At the 21st annual Eddy Awards on Thursday evening, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, or LAEDC, recognized the city of Santa Clarita as the “Most Business Friendly City” with a population greater than 68,000. The winners were selected based on the following criteria: Demonstrated...

Out of 480 Cities, City Ranks 21st in Retail
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016

The California Retail Survey, which compares retail sales activity for each of California’s 58 counties and 480 cities, ranked the city of Santa Clarita 21st in retail sales in the recently released 2016 California Retail Survey. Santa Clarita was ranked higher than Beverly Hills, Burbank, and Pasadena...

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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
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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