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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Prosecutors: MyLife.com to Pay $1 Mil., Change Its Ways
Friday, Feb 27, 2015

[District Attorney] – A company that advertised its ability to help consumers identify people that had searched for them online has agreed to pay more than $1 million and change its business practices, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today. MyLife.com will pay $800,000...

DA, State Dept. Team Up to Train Cops, Prosecutors Outside U.S.
Monday, Feb 9, 2015

DA Jackie Lacey [D.A.] – District Attorney Jackie Lacey today formally entered into a new partnership with the U.S. State Department to provide training to foreign prosecutors and law enforcement personnel. “We are thrilled about this partnership and the opportunity to train justice system professionals...

Saugus Man Sentenced to 26 Years to Life for Murder
Monday, Oct 27, 2014

[KHTS] – Eric Earle, who was found guilty of murder of Karla Brada in September was sentenced to 26 years to life, officials said Monday. Eric Allen Earle A Saugus man with a history of domestic violence was sentenced today to 26 years to life in state prison for the killing of his girlfriend,...

Palmdale Pimp Sentenced for Human Trafficking, more
Saturday, Oct 18, 2014

A Palmdale pimp was sentenced Friday after pleading no contest to human trafficking and a number of related crimes, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Theodore Swanson said Bruce Kelcy Gordon (dob 5/21/84) was sentenced to a total of 27-years-to-life...

Ex-School Employee in Lancaster Gets 15 to Life for Molestation
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014

Jonathan Macy A former youth supervisor was sentenced Tuesday for molesting two girls at Grace Chapel Church in Lancaster, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami said Jonathan Michael Macy, 31, was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison...

Octomom Pleads to Misdemeanor Welfare Fraud
Monday, Jul 14, 2014

The woman known as Octomom pleaded no contest Monday to one misdemeanor count of welfare fraud after proving to a judge she repaid more than $26,000 to the state and Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Nadya Suleman, whose real name is Natalie Denise Suleman,...

Ex-Glendale Mayor Pleads Guilty to Theft of Farmers Market Money
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014

[District Atty] – Former Glendale Mayor John Drayman pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing nearly $305,000 from a Montrose farmers’ market over eight years and failing to pay taxes, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Drayman at right, former L.A. Mayor Anthony Villaraigosa...

2 Get Prison for Attacking Giants Fan at Dodger Stadium
Thursday, Feb 20, 2014

The two men charged with brutally beating Giants fan Bryan Stow following an opening day Dodger game three years ago both pleaded guilty Thursday and were sentenced to prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Louie Sanchez, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of mayhem and was...

Octomom Faces Additional Welfare Fraud Charge
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2014

[District Atty] – The woman known as Octomom was charged today with an additional welfare fraud count after she received nearly $10,000 in MediCal benefits she wasn’t entitled to, the District Attorney’s Office announced. An amended felony complaint was filed against Nadya Suleman, whose real...

Past Due Electric Bill? Don’t Pay the Guy at Your Door
Monday, Sep 9, 2013

Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising customers to be aware of a telephone scam that demands immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected....

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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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