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County Animal Care Responds to Horse Deaths in Sylmar
Friday, Dec 8, 2017

Update 11:15 a.m.: The L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control notes that emergency sheltering sites are now open for pet owners to retrieve pets. The tragedy of the deaths of 29 horses burned by the Creek Fire at a ranch in Sylmar has caused extensive public concern, and the L.A. County Department...

Wildfires Scorch Homes, Horses Across Southern California

By Nathan Solis, Courthouse News Half a dozen wildfires across Southern California continued to burn Friday morning, but firefighters made progress overnight in a week fraught with massive evacuations, highway and school closures and the loss of more than 50 horses. On Friday, President Donald Trump...

County Assessor Urges Homeowners Affected by Fires to Seek Tax Relief
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

LOS ANGELES, CA – Assessor Jeffrey Prang urges homeowners and owners of other property damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires to seek tax relief. By filing a claim for “Misfortune & Calamity” relief (available at assessor.lacounty.gov) within one year, property owners who have suffered...

Animal Control Issues Statement on Horse Deaths During Creek Fire

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The tragedy of the deaths of 29 horses burned by the Creek Fire at a ranch in Sylmar has caused extensive public concern. The Department shares in the grief over the loss of these beautiful horses, and all other animals affected by the Creek and Rye fires. We also wish to acknowledge...

CSUN Back in Session Friday

With improved air quality, travel conditions and weather forecasts for the area surrounding CSUN, the campus will be open and operational Friday. The California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District have consistently indicated air quality within the moderate to good...

CSUN Campus Closed, Classes Canceled

CSUN campus is closed and classes have been canceled for Thursday. High winds and smoke from the fires in and around the San Fernando Valley have affected air quality on campus and traffic conditions. University officials are closely monitoring the situation and will post updates as necessary. Students,...

Rye Fire Burns 7,000 Acres, 5 Percent Contained
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017

The Rye Fire has burned 7,000 acres and stands at five percent containment as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Firefighter Specialist Randall Wright of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Wright said 775 firefighters continued to battle the blaze, Wright said. “The fire has burned 7,000...

Fourth Wildfire Ignites in Southern California; Thousands Ordered to Flee

By Nathan Solis, Courthouse News LOS ANGELES (CN) – A fourth wildfire broke out in Southern California overnight Wednesday, closing a portion of the 405 Freeway in the ritzy neighborhood of Bel Air and forcing residents from their homes. The Skirball Fire flared up early Wednesday morning at 4:52 a.m.,...

Air Quality Unhealthy Due to Smoke from Creek Fire, Skirball Fire

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, smoke from the Creek Fire and Skirball Fire has caused poor air quality that affects all individuals in the areas of direct smoke impacts, and unhealthy air quality will likely include portions of: * East San Fernando Valley * West San Fernando...

Supes Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency in Light of Rye, Creek Fires
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — In response to the devastating Creek and Rye fires that have burned over 11,000 acres, impacting the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated county areas, a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl was unanimously approved to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency...

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1821 - SCV (with the rest of Alta Calif.) becomes territory of Mexico during war for Mexican independence from Spain [story]
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced that 336 elementary schools have been selected for the prestigious 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program. Ten schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were chosen for the honor.
Ten SCV Schools Earn 2025 California Distinguished Schools Honors
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for the upcoming “Childhood Memories” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center.
Deadline April 8: Call for Artists, ‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit
The GO Jazz Big Band: Basie, the Beatles and Beyond will perform Friday, April 4, 8-10 p.m., at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
April 4: GO Jazz Big Band: Basie, the Beatles & Beyond
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released information about the housing of sexually violent predator Christopher Hubbart in housing in Pearblossom, in the Antelope Valley.
Sexually Violent Predator Placed in Pearblossom Housing
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is investigating incidents involving a suspect filming females inside the restrooms at College of the Canyons located on the college's Valencia campus.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Info on COC Invasion of Privacy Suspect
College of the Canyons played to a 10-4 conference victory at Glendale College on Thursday, March 20 to snap a five-game skid, with Jeniece Jimenez and Avery Alvarez both blasting home runs in the decisive victory.
Canyons Softball Gets 10-4 Conference Win at Glendale
College of the Canyons men's golf won a second straight conference event, its fifth of the season, while seeing all six players finish in the top 15 of the field's individual standings during a productive day at Crystalaire Country Club on Monday, March 17.
Cougars Win Again, Continue Hold on Top Spot
The newly released Cal Fire 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps show the Santa Clarita Valley has increased in areas deemed to be Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Cal Fire Releases 2025 Fire Hazard Zone Maps for Santa Clarita Valley
The Santa Clarita Valley Spring 2025 Job Fair will be held Friday, April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at College of the Canyons. The event is free and open to the public.
April 25: SCV Spring 2025 Job Fair at COC
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Council will host an in-depth discussion on best practices, proven strategies and real success stories in volunteer engagement and management on Wednesday, April 23, 9-10:30 a.m.
April 23: Non-profit Council Meets on Volunteer Engagement
The California Department of Public Health has released its annual report on vaccination rates for California students. The 2023-2024 CDPH Kindergarten Immunization Assessment report shows that California immunization rates for kindergarten students remain higher than the national average.
California Kindergarten Immunization Rates Remain High
1889 - Castaic School District established [story]
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The MAIN will host "Songs from the Saddle" during the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, a foot-stompin’, heartstring-pullin’ celebration of the West in song and verse.
April 13: ‘Songs From the Saddle’ at the MAIN
Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita will host an enlistee recognition ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Golden Valley High School Theater, to honor the 2025 high school seniors and families who will serve in the U.S. armed services.
May 17: Our Community Salutes, Kiwanis Club to Host Enlistee Recognition Ceremony
The MAIN and Dig Deep Theatre will present the theatrical production "This is Our Youth," weekends beginning Friday, April 18-27 at The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Dig Deep Theatre Present ‘This is Our Youth’
More than 60 Double-crested Cormorant eggs and chicks were rescued from a failing tree in Marina del Rey and are now receiving intensive care at the nonprofit International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center, thanks to a coordinated effort between the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors and Bird Rescue.
Cormorant Chicks Rescued by L.A. County DBH, Bird Rescue
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fourth episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations.
Santa Clarita Voices Episode Four Released
The Master's University track and field squads competed in two weekend meets, at the UCLA Bob Larsen Classic on Friday, March 21, and at the Westmont Collegiate Classic on Saturday, March 22.
Two Times the Fun for TMU Track
The Master's University men's volleyball team welcomed the NCAA Division III Hobart College Statesmen for the first time on Bross Court in The MacArthur Center, getting a three-set win in the process on Friday, March 21.
TMU Gets Non-Conference Win Over Hobart
The Master's University baseball team made the road trip to Prescott, Ariz. to play a doubleheader against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, taking a 12-2 loss and a 14-6 win Friday afternoon, March 21.
Mustangs Split Doubleheader Against Eagles
Logix Federal Credit Union partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to support local relief and recovery efforts in response to the devastating wildfires in Southern California.
Logix, FHLBank Match Donations to Support SoCal Wildfire Relief
Spring is fast approaching and the moment we’ve all been waiting for is right around the corner.
Ken Striplin | Step Back in Time to the Wild West at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
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