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CSUN Matador Report (10-27-2016)
Friday, Oct 28, 2016

CSUN Turns in Solid Showing at ITA Southwest Regionals The CSUN women’s tennis team had some solid performances at the ITA Southwest Regional Championships on the campus of San Diego State this past weekend. Sophomore Elisa Elhadj reached the Round of 16 in her first time at the event, defeating...

Oct. 21: Meet CSUN Basketball Teams at Matador Madness
Thursday, Oct 20, 2016

With the start of the 2016-17 season less than a month away, Matador fans will have the opportunity to meet this year’s Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams at the annual Matador Madness event set for Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m at The Matadome. The tip-off event is free for all and...

CSUN Athletics: Matador Report for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016

Here’s what’s happening this week: Katie Holloway Savors Golden Summer at 2016 ParalympicsKatie Holloway, a former CSUN women’s basketball student-athlete, and the Team USA Sitting Volleyball team made history at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio by winning the gold medal. Holloway and Team...

CSUN Athletics: Matador Report for 8-4-2016
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016

Lawrence Johnson to #RocktheRed in Rio CSUN Track & Field Assistant Coach Lawrence Johnson is no stranger to international competition. He has represented the United States at countless meets and events and was even named USA Track & Field’s Coach of the Year in 2013. But Johnson will...

CSUN Softball Set for Season Opener
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016

The CSUN softball team opens its 2016 season at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, AZ hosted by Arizona State University. CSUN will face a host of talented squads at the event, including three Pac-12 powers. On Friday, Feb. 12, the Matadors open the season with contests against Creighton and Utah State....

CSUN Freshmen Finding Their Footing
Thursday, Feb 4, 2016

NORTHRIDGE, CA —As a child gets older and begins to take her first steps, there are a lot of customs and traditions associated with the moment. Before the advent of camcorders, parents might dip the tyke’s shoes in bronze or hold on to them as a keepsake of a time that goes quickly but is...

CSUN Baseball’s O’Neil Named Preseason All-American

NORTHRIDGE, CA—After an impressive debut season in 2015, junior right-handed pitcher Conner O’Neil has earned a 2016 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason All-American Third Team honor. O’Neil (3-2) appeared in 28 games as a sophomore and emerged as the...

CSUN Baseball Announces 2016 Promotional Schedule
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016

NORTHRIDGE, CA—With the start of the 2016 season less than a month away, CSUN Athletics has announced the promotional schedule for the 2016 CSUN Baseball season highlighted by the return of Little League Sundays, Matatude Tuesday and a Fan Fair held for the team’s Big West Conference opener. The...

CSUN Athletics Partners Up with Porter Valley Country Club

Northridge, CA (January 27, 2016) – CSUN Athletics has entered into a three-year partnership agreement with Porter Valley Country Club (PVCC), it was announced today. The partnership will provide PVCC with signage in The Matadome, in-game promotion at men’s basketball games, public address reads...

28 Matadors Earn All-Big West Academic Honors
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016

NORTHRIDGE, CA – A total of 28 CSUN student-athletes were named to the 2015 Big West Conference Fall All-Academic Team announced by the league office. To receive a place on the team, a student-athlete must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be at least a sophomore academically at their...

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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Items on the agenda include: Measure H funding, awarding construction contracts for traffic improvements and updating criteria for speed hump installation or removal.
April 23: City Council to Discuss Measure H Funds, Traffic Improvements
Visit Vasquez Rock Natural Area and Nature Center for a Day at The Rocks, a family fun event and tribal celebration of the Village of Mapipinga. A Day at The Rocks will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 27: Day at The Rocks Family Fun Event
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, and ship builder Fincantieri of Monfalcone, Italy have announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess, Inaugural Cruises Cancelled
1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
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