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1940 - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [story] Marines Fly High


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CLWA Receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Thursday, Dec 22, 2016

The Castaic Lake Water Agency received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its Fiscal Year 2016/17 Budget. To receive the award, the budget document must be rated “proficient” in all four...

Water Quality Board Amends Plan for Santa Clara River
Friday, Dec 16, 2016

On December 8, 2016, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (L.A. Water Board) voted to amend its Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) to incorporate a Salt and Nutrient Management Plan (SNMP) for the Upper Santa Clara River Basin that had been under development for the past five years. Incorporating...

Dec. 13: CLWA, NCWD to Discuss Merger
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016

The Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District board members are meeting Tuesday night to discuss a merger combining the two agencies. A poll released by the two water agencies cited support for the move, which follows the mergers of the CLWA — originally established to be the...

CLWA Announces 20 Percent Allocation for State Water Project
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2016

The California Department of Water Resources has announced its initial water allocation to deliver 20 percent of contracted supplies for the State Water Project in 2017. This is the first estimate for 2017, and could increase depending on the amount of rain and snowfall captured during the winter and...

NCWD, CLWA Release Report on Merger Benefits
Thursday, Nov 17, 2016

A merger between the Newhall County Water District and Castaic Lake Water Agency could save $1.6 million annually and nearly $14 million in its first 10 years, according to a new study released by the water retailer and wholesaler. The study also identified opportunities for enhanced government representation...

Local Coalition Earns Prize for Environmental Education
Thursday, Oct 20, 2016

In recognition of its environmental education efforts at the local level, the Santa Clarita Environmental Education Consortium will be awarded the North American Association for Environmental Education Award for Outstanding Service to Environmental Education on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the association’s...

Valencia Water Co. Boosting Rate by Avg. $6.48 Monthly
Friday, Sep 2, 2016

NOTE: This applies ONLY to customers of the Valencia Water Company. It does NOT apply to customers of the Santa Clarita Water Division, Newhall County Water District or L.A. County Water Works District 36.   The Valencia Water Co. Board of Directors voted Sept. 1 to adopt a revenue adjustment surcharge...

Which Plants Are Drought Tolerant? Find Out from CLWA
Monday, Aug 29, 2016

The Castaic Lake Water Agency has expanded its online resources by adding a new plant resource guide that is designed to help property owners identify plants that will thrive in the local environment while beautifying landscapes, too. The site, santaclaritaplants.clwa.org, provides visual references...

Appeals Court: CLWA Can Own Valencia Water; SCOPE to Seek High Court Review
Monday, Aug 1, 2016

CLWA Press Release, August 1: The California Court of Appeal 2nd District upheld the right of the Castaic Lake Water Agency to acquire the stock of the Valencia Water Company, rejecting a legal challenge by the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) filed in 2013. The decision...

Don’t Let Plambeck Fool You
Friday, Jul 22, 2016

A recent opinion piece by Newhall County Water District Director Lynne Plambeck made some serious – but patently untrue – allegations regarding Castaic Lake Water Agency that demand correction and clarification. The spread of such misinformation is an attempt to block a move toward cooperative water...

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The California Department of Education announced today that it is engaging in conversations alongside its partners to redesign the high school experience.
California Department of Education Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Redesign the High School Experience in California
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Lamonte Alan Oliney.
LASD Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Man, Lamonte Alan Oliney
Rachel Kranson, director of Jewish studies and associate professor of religious studies at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the relationships between Jewish and Catholic communities for California State University, Northridge’s 13th Annual Maurice Amado Foundation Lecture in Jewish Ethics.
March 9: CSUN Amado Lecture to Discuss Meaningful Jewish-Catholic Relationships
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present "Canyon Country History Captured" by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, 2026, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
“Canyon Country History Captured” Exhibition at the Canyon Country Community Center
Registration remains open for more than 340 short-term classes still available during the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester.
Registration Open for Short-Term Classes at College of the Canyons
The city of Santa Clarita will open Spring Recreation Registration on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m., offering a wide variety of seasonal classes and programs, including Camp Clarita, Summer Youth Basketball and Primetime Preschool enrollment.
March 10: Registration Opens for City Spring Recreation Programs
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel are responding to assist the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station with a barricaded male, adult armed suspect.
Update: Barricaded Suspect Safely Taken Into Custody in Saugus
Kaiser Permanente recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley with a check presentation at the organization’s Newhall clubhouse, highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV. highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $10,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Club of SCV
<strong>1940</strong> - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank">story</a>] <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2676t.jpg" alt="Marines Fly High" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The 30th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back in town and the city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success by assisting with different activities during the event.
Volunteers Needed for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 to receive an overview on 2026 events planned by the city of Santa Clarita.
March 5: Santa Clarita Parks Commission Meets for Overview of 2026 Events
The Master's University men's basketball team pulled off the most improbable win of the season, coming back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to win the GSAC Men's Basketball Championship 77-74 in The MacArthur Center on Monday, March 2.
The Master’s Wins GSAC Basketball Championship
WalletHub, a free personal finance app, reports the residents of Santa Clarita possess the sixth most credit cards per person in the United States.
Santa Clarita Ranks Sixth Nationally in Most Credit Cards Per Person
The College of the Canyons track and field teams combined for nearly 40 personal best times and marks during the annual Cuyamaca College Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 28 with the women's squad claiming its first team victory of the season.
Canyons Wins Women’s Meet, Sees High Marks from Men’s Squad at Cuyamaca Invite
Circle of Hope’s most anticipated night of the year returns on Saturday, March 28, as Vine2Wine once again brings the community together for an evening of wine, cuisine and compassion.
March 28: Vine2Wine ‘A Mediterranean Toga Affair’ for Circle of Hope
College of the Canyons swimming and diving competed at the two-day Mt. San Antonio College Invitational Feb. 27-28, with the Cougars turning in a number of strong individual performances.
Cougars’ Swim & Dive Teams Compete at Mt. SAC Invitational
Innovation guides how Santa Clarita brings the community together through its events and programming. Each year, the city introduces new ways to engage residents and highlight what makes Santa Clarita unique.
Ken Striplin | Two New Events Celebrating Spring
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series." Part 1, "Business Structure – Choosing Smart from the Start," will be presented on Wednesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 11: Free Business Webinar, ‘Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs,’ Part 1
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is holding a Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle fundraiser with a live drawing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
March 17: Family Promise of SCV Fundraising Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle
University and government officials formally cut the ribbon today for California State University, Northridge’s Valera NEST, a first-of-its-kind resource center in the CSU system that provides basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness to students in a centralized location on campus.
CSUN Formally Opens Valera NEST, CSU Student Resource Center
California Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering paid professional experience for Santa Clarita Valley college students.
California Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship Program
Starting Tuesday, March 3, Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center will have updated summer operating hours.
March 3: Summer Operating Hours for Placerita Canyon Natural Area, Nature Center
The Valley Industry Association will host "VIA Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening with Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean" on Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 19: VIA Cocktails & Conservation with Councilwoman Marsha McLean
At its Feb. 17, regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors approved an ordinance establishing penalties relating to water theft from fire hydrants as well as corresponding revisions to its Customer Service Policy.
SCV Water Board Approves Establishing Penalties for Water Theft From Fire Hydrants
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