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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo


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Friday, Dec 7, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valley’s violent crime rate for the first 11 months of the year is up by 21 percent over the same period in 2011, according to data released Friday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. That’s actually an improvement over figures from earlier in the year,...

Data: Violent Crime Up 25% in SCV During 2012
Saturday, Nov 10, 2012

Violent crime across the Santa Clarita from January to October rose by 24.9 percent over the same period in 2011, according to monthly data released Saturday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Violent crimes include homicide, robbery, aggravated assault and forcible rape. The latter has...

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012

Violent crime in the Santa Clarita Valley has increased 32.2 percent so far in 2012 compared to last year, according to data Wednesday from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. That’s the third-fastest rate of growth among the sheriff’s 23 reporting areas. Only Cerritos (up...

Friday, Sep 7, 2012

Violent crime across the Santa Clarita Valley is up 31.7 percent through August, compared to the first eight months of 2011 – but you know what Mark Twain said about statistics. Earlier this year, data from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department showed violent crime in the SCV rose nearly...

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012

Violent crime shot up 44.6 percent across the Santa Clarita Valley during the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of last year, led by a 157.7 percent increase in forcible rapes. Averaged together, all violent and property crimes were up 12.8 percent during the first half of 2012. By comparison,...

Wednesday, Jun 6, 2012

Violent crime is up 44.5 percent across the Santa Clarita Valley so far this year, according to data released Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. That’s actually better than last month’s figure, when the year-to-date rise in crime for the first four months measured...

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Saugus: Zone 4 Update – Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snapshot: 05/21/12 – 05/27/12 Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit   [LASD] – The Saugus area saw a significant increase in reported crime during the indicated period in comparison...

Saturday, May 12, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valley’s violent crime rate has risen 50.7 percent so far in 2012, according to data released Friday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Only Carson has seen a higher rate of increase in violent crime (53.3 percent) among the sheriff’s 23 reporting areas. During...

Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012

The following Crime Update is from Deputy Joshua Dubin, the Zone 6 (Newhall) zone leader at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station:   Our current crime data in the Newhall area primarily indicates theft related challenges, such as vehicle burglaries, commercial burglary, and grand theft...

Year-old Unit Helps SCV Deputies Prevent, Solve Crimes

[LASD] – After months of planning and development, in March 2011 the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station launched the first phase of the new Crime Prevention Unit (CPU). The unit was formed in direct collaboration with the city of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles under the leadership...

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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
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
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