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1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
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COC to Salute Armed Services at Pre-Memorial Day Event
Friday, May 15, 2015

The College of the Canyons Veterans Affairs department will host an exclusive Pre-Memorial Day gathering meant to honor all those who have given their lives while serving in the United States Armed Services.  The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the Valencia campus Honor...

COC Art Gallery Presents 19th Annual Student Art Exhibition
Monday, May 11, 2015

[KHTS] – College of the Canyons Art Gallery officials are planning to present the 19th Annual Student Art Exhibition to highlight the diverse range of work created by student-artists in Santa Clarita. The works on display include drawing, photography, painting, sculpture, graphic design and 2D...

COC Student’s Path to Success Fueled by NASA Internship

[KHTS] – Through his involvement with various on-campus clubs, activities and employment opportunities, College of the Canyons student Ryan McPeters has taken full advantage of the opportunities presented to him. But in securing an internship with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for the...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, April 27, 2015
Monday, Apr 27, 2015

The Santa Clarita City Council, will consider changing its Municipal Codes on tuesday, in three areas as proposed by city staff members. Over 3000 people filled the Santa Clarita Skate park for Summer Meltdown this weekend, an annual concert to raise funds for Yes I Can an autism awareness program that...

COC Canyon Country Campus to Host Spring Star Party
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015

College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus has welcomed students and families to participate in its biannual “Star Party” event for years. Spectators are introduced to both the beautiful complexity of the universe and the educational programs that immerse students in it. The spring 2015 Star Party...

COC to Host Suicide Intervention Training April 9-10

The College of the Canyons Student Health and Wellness Center and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will host a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Workshop on April 9-10 at the college’s Valencia campus. The purpose of the training is intended to help participants become...

Former State Chancellor Addresses Aspiring Leaders at College of the Canyons
Friday, Apr 3, 2015

Longtime higher education leader and former state legislator Dr. Jack Scott visited College of the Canyons on Friday, speaking with the college’s aspiring leaders. Scott was the keynote speaker for Friday’s Leadership Education in Action Program (LEAP) class. The former Chancellor of the...

Students Alerted About Report Of Campus Assault at COC
Thursday, Apr 2, 2015

[KHTS]-College of the Canyons officials alerted students of a campus assault in an email blast Wednesday, two days after a student was allegedly attacked in a COC parking lot. “We are writing to make you aware of a serious incident that occurred on campus Monday night,” read the message from Mike...

COC Hosts Canyons Hall Ribbon Cutting/Open House
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2015

College of the Canyons officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for Canyons Hall, a $17.8 million project that houses key student support and administrative services together in one central location. Watch the video here. “Today we are here to celebrate this great new facility, Canyons...

COC to Host Seminar to Combat Sexual Violence
Friday, Mar 20, 2015

College of the Canyons will host a seminar with the internationally recognized Dr. Jackson Katz later this month at the Performing Arts Center. In an effort to initiate a community-wide conversation about the impact that sexual violence and gender discrimination can have on society, and what individuals...

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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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
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