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1875 - John F. Powell, an Irish immigrant, becomes Justice of the Peace [story]
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Supes Direct County Staff to Make Domestic Violence Exams More Available to Victims
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Tuesday directing county departments to make domestic violence exams more readily-available for victims of crime. “In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s critical that we provide improved services and justice...

Judge May Overturn Villanueva’s Rehiring of Mandoyan
Monday, Aug 19, 2019

LOS ANGELES – A California judge on Friday tentatively overturned Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s decision to reinstate Caren Mandoyan, an officer fired for domestic violence, but a final ruling is expected next week. Before taking office, Villanueva began reinstating officer Caren Mandoyan...

Wilk Animal Cruelty Intervention Act OK’d by Committee
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018

The California Senate Committee on Public Safety voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve Senate Bill 1024, the Animal Cruelty and Violence Intervention Act of 2018, introduced by Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, as a way to address the undeniable link between animal abuse and violence toward humans. “I...

Man Allegedly Tries to Kill Ex-Girlfriend by Setting Her on Fire
Monday, Jan 22, 2018

A Castaic man was charged with attempted murder and assault for allegedly trying to set his ex-girlfriend on fire in a domestic violence incident in Saugus on Friday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said. Ryan Wesley, age 35, has been charged with attempted murder and assault,...

Law Enforcement Officials Remind Victims of Domestic Abuse There is Help
Thursday, Dec 28, 2017

From the Facebook Page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: Deputies responded to two domestic violence calls the last couple of days where they ended up arresting a male adult. In both cases, the suspect had consumed alcohol. The confrontations started as a verbal altercation, and escalated...

Nov. 27 – Dec. 10: Red Dress Project, Promotes End to Domestic Violence
Monday, Nov 20, 2017

From Nov. 27 – Dec. 10, residents and visitors in Santa Clarita may come across the “Red Dress Project,” a traveling display of seven red dresses representing seven local women who lost their lives to domestic violence. The city of Santa Clarita, along with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s...

Apparent Physical Dispute Results in Two Arrests of Law Enforcement Officials
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017

A deputy and a police officer were arrested on domestic violence charges after an apparent physical dispute, according to Sheriff’s Department arrest records. Kristi and Theresa Nielsen were arrested on separate charges Monday night after an apparent assault between the two. Read complete story [HERE].

Drive-By Shooting Victim Charged with Domestic Violence, Vehicle Theft
Friday, Aug 25, 2017

A man who was the victim in a drive-by shooting in Canyon Country two years ago has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. In 2015, suspect Kenneth Mitchelle...

Man Arrested in Reported Domestic Disturbance
Monday, Aug 14, 2017

A man was arrested after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Reuther Avenue near the Skate Park in Canyon Country Monday afternoon, according to station officials. The suspect, who was not yet at the jail as of 4 p.m. Monday, was not identified...

Teenager Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
Thursday, Jul 27, 2017

Deputies arrested a teenage girl on suspicion of attempted murder Wednesday afternoon in the Shadow Pines neighborhood of Canyon Country. Read complete story [here].

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More than 17.4 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 139,605 from April 2024 according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Californians Have One Year to Secure Their REAL ID Before Federal Enforcement Begins
Don’t miss out on Wednesday, May 8,  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when California State University, Northridge’s Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation & Research Symposium will feature live hip-hop performances, DJ’s, dancers, graffiti installations, food trucks, and more.
CSUN’s Inaugural CIPHER Symposium Returns to Soraya
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of its newest initiative, "The Voice(s) of Business" podcast in partnership with SCAN Media, LLC and 95Visual.
SCV Chamber Launches New Podcast: “The Voice(s) of Business”
1875 - John F. Powell, an Irish immigrant, becomes Justice of the Peace [story]
John F. Powell
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Friends of Castaic Lake will host Bark in the Park on Saturday, June 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 8: Bark in the Park at Castaic Lake
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that 18 of her bills have successfully passed out of their respective Assembly policy committees, with most now moving to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Schiavo Announces Key Progress on Legislation Package
A 10-week Life Skills course underwritten by the Old West Masonic Lodge No. 813 in Newhall will be offered free to Santa Clarita Valley youth.
Free Life Skills Classes for SCV Youth
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold a special board meeting on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. Board meetings have been temporarily relocated to the SCV Water Agency Training Room location at 23780 Pine St., Newhall, CA 91321.
May 13: SCV Water Holds Special Board Meeting
The 2024 California Institute of the Arts graduation ceremony will be held Friday, May 10 on the Valencia campus of CalArts. Honorary Degree recipients will include actor Keanu Reeves and director/writer/producer Gina Prince Bythewood.
May 10: Keanu Reeves, Gina Prince Bythewood CalArts Graduation Honorees
Graduation season is around the corner for the graduating seniors of the William S. Hart Union High School District.
Hart High School District Graduation Schedule
Members of the California Institute of the Arts community, industry representatives and friends and family journeyed to Los Angeles's Miracle Mile neighborhood to celebrate Character Animation students’ films at the 2024 Character Animation Producers’ Show.
CalArts 2024 Character Animation Producers’ Show
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, has announced it will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico after more than a decade, for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess, from October 2025 through March 2026.
Princess Cruises Announces Return to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for the monthly After Hours Mixer, an evening of networking and fun at Chronic Tacos.
May 15: SCV Chamber After Hours Mixer at Chronic Tacos
Get ready to level up your small business game. The next Los Angeles Region Small Business Summit will be held Thursday, May 9 and features Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County Team Department of Economic Opportuntiy, city of Los Angeles and partners at Mission College in Sylmar.
May 9: Free Small Business Summit at Mission College
College of the Canyons has captured the 3C2A Southern California Regional Championship, the ninth in program history, after turning its opening round lead into a four-stroke advantage over runner-up Cypress College on Monday, May 6 at Rio Bravo Country Club.
COC Men’s Golf Wins SoCal Title, Advances to State Championship
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies.
May is Trauma Awareness Month, Blood, Platelet Donors Needed
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the pickleball courts at Bouquet Canyon Park will be closed on Wednesday, May 8, for necessary maintenance on the windscreens.
May 8: Bouquet Canyon Park Pickleball Courts Closed for Maintenance
The California Animal Welfare Association, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have announced the inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day will take place on Saturday, June 1.
June 1: Inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day
1861 - Andres Pico and partners granted state franchise to build toll road and cut 50-foot-deep cleft through (Newhall) Pass; they failed; Beale later succeeded [story]
Andres Pico
Gilbert, Arizona's Leah Burke has signed her National Letter of Intent to play soccer at The Master's University.
Lady Mustangs Add Leah Burke to Soccer Roster
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa  - The Master's University struggled against a high-energy Georgetown (KY) Tigers squad, losing in straight sets 23-25, 18-25, 20-25 in the championship match of the 2024 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Volleyball Championships.
Mustangs Drop NAIA Championship Game
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Owen Crockett (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 29 to May 4.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Owen Crockett Athletes of the Week
Step into the Heart of 1970s Texas at The MAIN as Front Row Center presents, "Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon."
‘Lone Star, Laundry, and Bourbon’ Coming to The MAIN
Warmer weather, longer days and the sound of baseball is officially back!
Ken Striplin | Santa Clarita Dodger Day Celebrates 45 Years
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