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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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Construction Manager Picked for New Science Center at COC-East
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016

[Lundgren Mgmt] – Lundgren Management was pleased to be named the Construction Manager for the new Science Center at the Canyon Country Campus of College of the Canyons. This project is particularly significant as it is the second permanent building at the campus, which opened to students in 2007....

Oct. 16: COC Hosting Star Party at Canyon Country Campus
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015

The College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will host the 12th edition of its popular Star Party event, inviting students and community members to experience the beautiful complexity of the universe, while participating in an educational program designed to immerse students in the science of the...

Theule Takes Helm of COC Canyon Country Campus
Thursday, May 23, 2013

College of the Canyons administrator Dr. Ryan Theule has accepted the position of Dean of the Canyon Country campus, effective immediately. Theule will serve as the Canyon Country campus primary on-site leader, while providing oversight and management of all the campus’ day-to-day activities, operations...

May 15: SCV Chamber Mixer at COC’s East Campus
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a business mixer at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus (CCC) on Wednesday, May 15.   Attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn about various businesses and services offered throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.   “It...

Oct. 19: Kepler Scientist to Speak at COC Star Party
Friday, Oct 5, 2012

Dr. Steve B. Howell What do gas giants, hot super-Earths and ice giants have in common? They are all considered exoplanets— Earth-size planets that orbit stars—and will be the focus of the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus’ fall semester Star Party in October. The fall Star Party will...

Sept. 8: Open House Marks 5 Years of COC-East
Monday, Aug 20, 2012

In commemoration of the Canyon Country Campus’ five-year anniversary this fall, College of the Canyons will host a community wide Open House Celebration designed to welcome visitors of all ages onto campus for a fun filled afternoon of events and activities. “We are proud of the continued development...

Monday, Apr 9, 2012

The College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will host its bi-annual Star Party this May, with all community members invited to visit the campus and view the stars — along with Saturn, the moon and Mars. The spring semester Star Party will take place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 4, in the Canyon...

COC’s Maloney Selected to Run Taft College
Thursday, Feb 16, 2012

Dr. Dena Maloney Dr. Dena Maloney, who oversaw the development and opening of the Canyon Country campus of College of the Canyons and serves as a Vice President/Assistant Superintendent of the Santa Clarita Community College District, is leaving to become the Chief Executive Officer at Taft College and...

Friday, Dec 23, 2011

A small brush fire broke out shortly before noon Friday near the Canyon Country campus of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. Los Angeles County fire fighters made swift work of the blaze and held it to two acres. The hillside fire was located off of Sierra Highway near Linda Vista Street. There...

Veterans Garden Dedicated at COC East Campus
Thursday, Nov 10, 2011

Photo by Stephen K. Peeples One of the more blooming and colorful events this week leading up to Veteran’s Day tomorrow was the dedication of the Veterans Garden on the Canyon Country campus of College of the Canyons. A small crowd gathered Thursday, braving cold winds, along a hillside to commemorate...

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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
At Gilchrist Farm this Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. the Saugus High School Halloween Band brings seasonal spirit to life with a special performance at the annual Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch.
Oct. 27: Saugus High Halloween Band Perform at Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special closed session meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at City Hall,for property negotiations on three parcels of land in various locations in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Oct. 22: City Council to Hold Closed Session Meeting for Land Talks
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Oct. 21 to Saturday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 21-26: Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
2007 - Buckweed fire chars 38,356 acres, destroys 21 homes in Canyon Country and Agua Dulce [story]
Buckweed Fire
1873 - Santa Barbara lawyers Charles Fernald and J.T. Richards purchase Rancho San Francisco (75 square miles of SCV) for $33,000, or 69 cents an acre, in a sheriff's sale [story]
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1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
Acton hotel fire
Metro, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, has rescheduled a critical scoping meeting to collect public input on potential improvements to State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway.
Nov. 16: Metro, CalTrans Reschedule SR-14 Scoping Meeting in Santa Clarita
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens :and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.
LASD: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
With a Red Flag Warning in effect through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning for SCV, Increased Wildfire Risk
For many years, the dogs cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control have benefited from the Grooming Gives Hope program.
Marcia Mayeda | Grooming Gives Hope, Saving Lives One Bath at a Time
The city of Santa Clarita acknowledges the progress the residents of Santa Clarita have made embracing organics recycling.
Green Santa Clarita Celebrates Organics October
California State University Northridge’s Family Focus Resource Center will be hosting its 11th annual All Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the CSUN University Student Union.
Oct. 19: CSUN 11th Annual All Abilities Resource Fair
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