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1915 - Ince, Griffith, Sennett form Triangle Film Corp.; it produces & distributes early William S. Hart films [story]
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Ken Striplin | Truth About Fentanyl
Monday, Sep 18, 2023

Fake and Fatal: The Truth About Fentanyl The escalating presence of fentanyl in our community and the number of drug-related deaths is steadily increasing every year and has raised deep concerns among parents, caregivers, first responders and community leaders. According to data from the Centers for...

Ken Striplin | Drug Education, Awareness in Santa Clarita
Friday, Mar 10, 2023

Did you know that as little as two milligrams of Fentanyl, about the size of five grains of salt, can cause negative health effects including trouble breathing, dizziness, possible overdose and even death? With the recent uptick in Fentanyl deaths, especially among teenagers, we must work together as...

Feb. 8: DFYinSCV Presents ‘Social Media Safety’ Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023

DFYinSCV will present a “Social Media Safety” online Workshop Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join Michele Krantz, Pico Canyon Elementary School Principal, to learn: — The challenges your child experiences when navigating social media. — How to better support your child...

Ken Striplin | Message From the City Manager
Friday, Sep 2, 2022

Join Us for the 2022 Parent’s Resource Symposium Titled ‘Chasing the High’ The rate of teen overdose deaths in our country continues to rise. According to UCLA research, the rate doubled in 2020 and rose another 20% in the first half of 2021. With this frightening trend, the city continues...

Ken Striplin | Back to School with DFYinSCV!
Friday, Aug 26, 2022

According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, in 2021, the leading cause of death for people ages 18 to 45 was fentanyl overdoses. As frightening as this number is, this statistic shows just how important it is to be proactive when it comes to talking to our children and teens about alcohol and...

Sept. 23: Parent Resource Symposium ‘Chasing the High’
Monday, Aug 22, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita will present a parent resource symposium “Chasing the High” Friday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. The meeting will feature speakers from the Los Angles...

Jan. 26: DFYinSCV to Host Virtual Suicide Awareness Workshop
Friday, Jan 14, 2022

Drug Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley will present a virtual workshop 6 p.m. Jan. 26 called “Suicide Awareness: Recognizing Signs and How to Get Help”. Join Certified Grief Counselor, Shellee Zenteno, in a conversation about suicide prevention and getting help for your loved ones. The city...

Parents Urged to Open Dialogue With Teens About Vaping Dangers
Thursday, Sep 24, 2020

Ahead of a statewide ban on all flavored-tobacco products, local law enforcement, education and health experts opened Wednesday a virtual discussion surrounding the dangers of teen vaping and urged parents to take action. The city of Santa Clarita’s 2020 Parent Resource Symposium consisted of a panel...

Dec. 19: KLAWS Clubs to Carol for Shelter Pets Awaiting Adoption
Friday, Dec 6, 2019

Castaic Middle School KLAWS clubs in partnership with West Ranch High School and DFYinSCV will carol to the adoptable pets at the Castaic Animal Care & Control Center on Thursday, December 19, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is designed to help create awareness of their availability for adoption...

Hart District Boosts Drug-Test Funding, City Ends DFYinSCV Testing
Tuesday, Sep 12, 2017

The William S. Hart school district is making more funds available to parents seeking to enroll their children in the district’s voluntary drug-testing program, according to Hart officials. Meanwhile, DFYinSCV, the city of Santa Clarita’s voluntary substance-abuse education program, is moving...

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With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to explore and experience everything Santa Clarita has to offer. From scenic hikes and free live music to locally owned restaurants, breweries and wineries, the season is packed with opportunities to relax, explore and make unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to our community, Santa Clarita has something for everyone.
Ken Striplin | Unwind, Explore, Experience Summer in Santa Clarita
Visit Bullpen BBQ and Tap House on Wednesday, July 23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. to help raise funds for Mental Health Hook-Up, a nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by serious mental illness.
July 23: Mental Health Hookup Fundraiser at Bullpen BBQ, Tap House
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that registration is now open for Fall Afterschool programs at the Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers.
Registration Open for City of Santa Clarita Fall Afterschool Programs
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced its signature fundraising event, “Marching On: To a Better Tomorrow,” will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Santa Clarita Studios in Valencia.
Sept. 13: ‘Marching On: To a Better Tomorrow’ Veterans Fundraiser
1915 - Ince, Griffith, Sennett form Triangle Film Corp.; it produces & distributes early William S. Hart films [story]
Triangle Films
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, July 23, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
July 23: Regular Meeting of the Hart School District Board of Trustees
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry is in need of food donations to keep the shelves stocked. In 2024, the SCV Food Pantry had more than 95,000 client visits, averaging over 10,000 client engagements each month.
SCV Food Pantry in Need of Donations
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the Los Angelees County Sheriff's Department have announced the passing of three detectives in the explosion on the morning of Friday, July 18 at the Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East Los Angeles: Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus and Detective William Osborn
Three LASD Detectives Killed in Explosion Have Been Identified
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced on Friday, July 18 that all Los Angeles County facilities will lower their flags to half‑staff immediately in honor of the three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies who lost their lives in the explosion at the Biscailuz Training Center in East Los Angeles.
County Flags to Fly at Half‑Staff After LASD Training Center Tragedy
On Friday, July 18, shortly after 7:30 a.m., an explosion occurred at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Biscailuz Training Facility located in the 1000 block of North Eastern Avenue in East Los Angeles. Three LASD deputies died in the blast.
Three LASD Deputies Killed in Explosion at Facility in East Los Angeles
This episode of SCVTV's Legacy series was taped in 2002. Leon Worden of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society speaks with Carl Boyer III, the first chairman of the city of Santa Clarita Formation Committee in 1986. Boyer discusses the effort to form a city and the challenges of setting it up.
Legacy | Birth of a City with Councilman Carl Boyer III
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley awarded $16,000 in scholarships and awards at its annual Awards Celebration, held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons.
Zonta Club of SCV Holds Annual Scholarship Awards Celebration
Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) has announced that she has joined a coalition of lawmakers and concerned parents to urge the rejection of AB 84, which would require increased oversight of charter schools.
Valladares Joins Coalition Opposed to Charter School Bill
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees took the next steps to move forward with developing the College of the Canyons Advanced Technology Center at its regular board meeting held on Wednesday, July 16.
COC Board Commits to Build Advanced Technology Center on Valencia Campus
Golden Oak Adult School announced that its fall 2025 semester will begin on Monday, Aug. 18, and online registration is now open for a wide array of courses designed to support career advancement, personal enrichment and academic achievement.
Golden Oak Adult School Fall Semester Registration Now Open
Green Santa Clarita wants to remind you that, if you have bulky trash items, such as furniture, appliances, tree branches, scrap wood, sod and tires, you can dispose of them for free either by pickup or drop-off, whether your residence is single-family of multi-family.
Get Rid of Bulky Items for Free
The Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub is a one-stop shop for promoting volunteerism in the community. It connects local non-profits and volunteers who want to offer their time, skills and talents to a good cause.
Volunteer Hub: Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Caltrans has announced that daytime lane reductions are scheduled on northbound and southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) between Lake Hughes Road and two miles north of Templin Highway, starting Monday, July 21, for pavement rehabilitation.
July 21-25: Castaic Area I-5 Lane Reductions
1928 - L.A. City makes first payment on death & disability claim arising from St. Francis Dam disaster [report]
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Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates in collaboration with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will host "Books & Hikes," to discuss Amy Tan's "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," 8 a.m. Sunday, July 27 at the Acorn Amphitheater.
July 27: ‘Books & Hikes’ at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
The Paseo Club will host its Summer Nights Party, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 19.
July 19: Summer Nights Party at the Paseo Club
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, (D-Chatsworth) has announced that more than a dozen bills from her 2025 legislative package are advancing through the State Senate.
Schiavo’s Legislation Moves Forward in the State Senate
Valencia Town Center will host its Back to School Bash, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the lower level of the mall near H&M.
Aug. 9: Back to School Bash at Valencia Town Center
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, is now recruiting for fall interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. and California offices. Whitesides represents the CA-27th Congressional District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Fall Interns Sought for Whitesides’ California, Washington D.C. Offices
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