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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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New Year, New County Librarian
Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

Skye Patrick The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to appoint a new county librarian at the board’s first meeting of the new year. Skye Patrick is the director of libraries for Broward County, Fla., and has “a wide range of experience in many facets of library administration and...

March 14: Grand Opening of New Stevenson Ranch, Castaic Libraries
Thursday, Feb 26, 2015

Los Angeles County officials are planning to host grand openings in March for two county libraries in the Santa Clarita Valley on March 14. “These libraries will provide a vital resource for our Santa Clarita Valley communities, offering services and programs that educate, inform and improve the quality...

County Exercising Option to Buy Castaic Library Building
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider exercising the county’s option to purchase the building that houses the Castaic Library, which is being expanded under a current lease agreement. The supervisors authorized an expansion of the  library last year. Located in a building at...

Supervisors Approve Lease for West Side Library
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013

West side residents of the Santa Clarita Valley should have more access to books, once a new library goes in next May. A 12,000 square foot library to be located at the Valencia Marketplace Shopping Center at 25950 The Old Road was approved Tuesday at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting. “For...

County Plans to Rent Valencia Space for Stevenson Ranch Library
Friday, Sep 6, 2013

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider a proposed 8-year lease of a 12,000-square-foot space in the Valenica Marketplace for a library to serve the communities of Stevenson Ranch, Valencia-Westridge and Sunset-Pointe in Newhall. A report from county CEO William T. Fujioka...

County Library Launches Digital Magazine Service
Monday, Jul 15, 2013

[County Library] – The County of Los Angeles Public Library and the members of the Old Colony Library Network, in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books, the world’s largest independent producer of audio books, are pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, a new edition...

‘Old Glory’ Park Possible Site for West Side Library
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013

Pico Canyon Park is a viable location for a future library to serve Stevenson Ranch, according to documents from the County of Los Angeles Public Library system. The 20-acre park on Pico Canyon Road, home to the “Old Glory” oak tree that was moved there nearly a decade ago following a community effort...

Stevenson Ranch Library Site Up for Discussion
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013

Officials from the Los Angeles County Public Library have scheduled a community meeting to discuss the selection of a site for a future county library in the Stevenson Ranch area. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the Stevenson Ranch Elementary School multipurpose room. The school...

County to ‘Privatize’ Janitorial Services at 15 Libraries
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013

County Librarian Margaret D. Todd is asking the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to approve an initial four-year contract with a janitorial firm for custodial services at 15 county libraries. Custodial services are currently performed by county employees who are members of the Service Employees...

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012

[LACo Public Library] – Lights! Camera! Survey? The County of Los Angeles Public Library wants your help in creating the ideal future library – with a game that enables you to participate as if you were a real Hollywood screenwriter. The County Library is seeking input from its customers and...

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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]
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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
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
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