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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]
Castaic Lake


NIGHTLY TV NEWS
SCV NewsBreak for Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday, Apr 22, 2013

In this episode: Einstein Academy’s fourth petition for a K-6 charter will be decided by the Saugus Union School District at their board meeting Tuesday; Deputies received four calls of dogs trapped in hot cars Sunday, as the temperature pushed into the 90s throughout the Santa Clarita Valley; One...

Thousands Brave the Heat for Cowboy Festival

The 20th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, hosted on Saturday and Sunday by the world-famous Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio in Newhall’s rustic Placerita Canyon and sponsored by Logix, is a wrap. Final attendance tallies are not in yet from the City of Santa Clarita, which stages the event...

Festival Kicks Off Thursday with Senses, Western Walk, Couture
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013

Stuart Hamblen Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls will gather in Old Town Newhall dressed in their boots and Western gear for the “Saddle Up” SENSES block party, which is the first event to kick off the 20th Annual Cowboy Festival. The event will feature a mechanical bull, line dancing, live country...

April 20-21: Melody Ranch Hosts Cowboy Festival Between Movie Shoots
Sunday, Apr 14, 2013

Director-Editor Kirk Murray (red shirt) preps a scene for “Six-Gun Savior” on Main Street, Melody Ranch. The indie film is due out in 2014. Click images to enlarge. “Last year was pretty good, and this one’s been a good one so far,” said Renaud Veluzat, co-owner of the world-famous...

New Displays at Melody Ranch Museum for 2013 Cowboy Festival
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013

Three new displays of classic memorabilia will be added to the Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio’s museum extensive collection during the upcoming 20th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at the storied movie ranch. One new display will honor the career of veteran Western character actor, stuntman...

Cowboy Festival Returns to Melody Ranch
Monday, Apr 1, 2013

Inspired by the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nev., Santa Clarita decided to try its hand at creating a local, Western event that combined the best in authentic cowboy entertainment, art, culture and history.  The result is the city of Santa Clarita’s award-winning Cowboy Festival –...

Events Sprout in Springtime

Ken Striplin Spring has sprung in Santa Clarita, and with it come several great events and programs for you and your family to enjoy. The annual Earth Arbor Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Park. Several themed zones at the Earth Arbor Day Festival will...

April 3: Volunteer Roundup for Cowboy Festival
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013

The City of Santa Clarita is looking for teens and adults ages 15 years or older to volunteer at the 20th Annual Cowboy Festival, taking place at Melody Ranch Motion Pictures Studio and other venues within the City from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2013. Those interested in volunteering...

ABCs of the SCV: J is for Jammin’
Saturday, Mar 16, 2013

I hope you have been enjoying my spin on the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley with Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education, Family Dinner, Golf, Hiking and Imagination. For J – here we are getting a bit funky –  J is for Jammin’. It’s all about live music in the Santa...

Tickets Now On Sale for 2013 Cowboy Festival
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013

Tickets for the 20th annual Cowboy Festival, presented by Logix, are now on sale for this one-of-a-kind, multi-day lineup designed for Western enthusiasts of all ages. The Cowboy Festival will take place April 18-21, 2013 at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio and other venues throughout Santa Clarita. Santa...

LATEST TWEETS
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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.
Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation Provides $370,000 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 Dispose of Unneeded Medications on Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Elevating the art of relaxation and serenity, Princess Cruises is introducing the exclusive, next-level Sanctuary Collection aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, as these newest ships prepare to debut with this select, all-inclusive oasis in October 2024.
Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive New Sanctuary Collection Aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess
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.
L.A. County Supervisors Approve Spotlighting Mental Health Awareness during Month of May 2024
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
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
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