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CSUN Unveils Athletic Facility Improvements
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023

It was a busy summer for California State University, Northridge Matador Athletics. Living up to its core values, significant institutional and donor investments were put into several capital enhancements supporting CSUN student-athletes. Among the notable projects are enhancements to the Women’s...

CSUN Mourning Loss of Football Alum Joe Vaughn
Thursday, Jul 20, 2023

California State University Athletics is mourning the passing of former football All-American Joe Vaughn. Vaughn, who was a defensive back on the Matador football team from 1993-94, passed away on July 9 at the age of 50. A 6-foot, 200-pound senior safety from Sylmar High, Vaughn was the first Cal State...

Lady Matadors Fall to UC Riverside 53-52
Monday, Jan 9, 2023

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—Matehya Bryant’s jump shot with 11 seconds remaining allowed UC Riverside to defeat CSUN 53-52 in Big West women’s basketball action Saturday afternoon at Premier America Credit Union Arena. The Matadors led 39-37 entering the fourth quarter and took their largest lead...

Matadors, Cal Poly Pomona End in 1-1 Tie
Thursday, Aug 18, 2022

California State University, Northridge, and Cal Poly Pomona played to a 1-1 tie in men’s soccer exhibition Wednesday at Matador Soccer Field. The Broncos, No. 5 in the preseason NCAA Division II United Soccer Coaches Association Top 25 poll, and the Matadors traded a pair of attempts on goal in...

CSUN Softball Hosting Inaugural Gary Torgeson Golf Tournament
Monday, Aug 8, 2022

The California State University, Northridge Softball team will host the first Gary Torgeson Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 3, at Los Robles Golf Course in Thousand Oaks. Proceeds of the tournament will benefit the Matadors’ program. Registration is set for 10 a.m. with the putting contest getting...

CSUN Student-Athletes Recognized at Annual Honor Roll Ceremony
Thursday, Apr 5, 2018

NORTHRIDGE – CSUN Athletics celebrated the 36th Annual Varsity N Athletics Honor Roll ceremony Tuesday evening at The Soraya as 87 Matador student-athletes were honored for earning a 3.2 grade point average or higher. Former Matador volleyball player Bill Courtland emceed the event, which led off with...

Matadors Face Trio of Ranked Teams in Beach Volleyball Tri-Duals
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018

Weather permitting, CSUN beach volleyball is scheduled to host a pair of tri-duals this week as the Matadors host Cal State LA and No. 19 Washington on Wednesday followed by No. 15 Loyola Marymount and top-ranked Pepperdine on Thursday. Showers are expected in the Northridge area both Wednesday and Thursday...

Preseason Poll Picks CSUN to Finish 7th
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

Preseason Big West Media Poll Release NORTHRIDGE, CA – Senior Tavrion Dawson was selected to the Preseason All-Big West Conference Team, as voted upon by a 26-member media panel. The Matadors were also picked to finish seventh in the Big West Conference. Named a Big West Honorable Mention last...

Matadors Take Home Big West Honors
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017

CSUN swept the Big West Conference weekly Player of the Week awards, the league office announced Monday. After leading their team to an undefeated week on the pitch, senior goalkeeper Jovani McCaskill collected her fourth career Big West Defensive Player of the Week nod while freshman midfielder Sydney...

Matadors Athletic Department Unveils CSUN, CA Brand

With basketball season right around the corner and the postseason approaching for fall sports, CSUN Athletics has announced the launch of the CSUN, CA brand campaign (read as “CSUN, California”). The identity and messaging were announced on the Matadors’ official website, www.GoMatadors.com,...

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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
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
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