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Valencia-Based Construction Firm Honored with Project Achievement Award
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019

The Southern California Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) honored Lundgren Management with a Project Achievement Award on May 15, 2019 at the Chapter’s 27th Annual Awards Gala. This award was given for the company’s excellent work on the Santa Barbara City College...

Registration Open for COC’s 2019 Summer Institute
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019

Registration is now open for the popular career exploration themed College of the Canyons Summer Institute, with weekly sessions running July 8-12 and July 15-19. COC’s Summer Institute is open to students entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2019. The goal of the Summer Institute is to provide hands-on...

Sewer Pipe Installation Closes Lanes on Sierra Highway Beginning Monday
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019

Starting Monday, March 4, developer Trammell Crow Company will begin a project to install a sanitary sewer pipe under Sierra Highway, from Newhall Avenue to 3,000 feet south of Remsen Street, with construction continuing for the following four weeks. The work will only allow one lane open in each direction...

Nov. 7: Vendor Outreach 2018
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita invites vendors specializing in all areas such as printing, promotional, construction, engineering consulting, and janitorial supplies to attend the 2018 Vendor Outreach Event. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Santa Clarita City...

Temporary ‘Bypass’ Lane on Northbound I-5 to be Removed
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on Tuesday advised motorists that it plans to remove a temporary “bypass” lane Thursday night, May 31, on northbound Interstate 5 between Valencia Boulevard and State Route 126 where a pavement construction project is underway in and near the...

June 12: City’s Annual Road Rehab Begins
Thursday, Jun 8, 2017

On Monday, June 12, the city of Santa Clarita will begin its annual Road Rehab project which will include a slurry seal and overlay road treatment to improve City roadways and extend their life. This project will continue through the summer months. Residents are asked to be aware of work being done in...

May 16: Local Businesses Invited to City’s Vendor Outreach Event
Friday, Apr 28, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a Vendor Outreach on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Centre, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway. Vendors specializing in areas such as printing, promotional, construction, engineering consulting and janitorial supplies, are invited to...

May 3: New Heights to Discuss Setting Up a Home Studio
Friday, Mar 24, 2017

The New Heights panel for May will discuss how to build a home studio at a free panel discussion on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Centre. Building a home recording studio is extremely desirable for the audio enthusiast. It’s easy enough to set up a home recording studio in your...

Portion of San Fransiquito Creek Trail Temporarily Closed for Ramp Upgrade
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita has closed a portion of the San Francisquito Creek Trail to begin construction on the replacement of an existing access ramp with a new ramp that will be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. The access ramp being replaced is located on the west side of the San Francisquito...

Valencia-Based Construction Firm Earns Achievement Award
Monday, Jan 18, 2016

Lundgren Management will receive the 2016 Project Achievement award for K-12 education projects in the $11 to $50 million range. The award, presented by the Southern California Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America, will be given at the CMAA chapter’s 24th annual gala April...

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In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.
May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School
California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.
May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public
Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.
Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase
Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
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
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