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1943 - August Rübel, owner of Rancho Camulos, is killed when the ambulance he's driving hits a German land mine in North Africa [story]
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Local Nonprofit Seeking Donations After Fire Damages Storage Unit
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019

Photo: Project Linus website. A sizeable fire at Extra Storage damaged a number of units on Jan. 7, including one used by SCV Project Linus, a local all-volunteer nonprofit. The off-campus materials including 200 blankets that were ready for delivery, along with an estimated $6,000 in supplies, were...

Michael Hoefflin Foundation Seeking Toy Donations
Thursday, Nov 29, 2018

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation will be hosting a holiday party for its Foundation families on Sunday, Dec. 9. The Foundation is in need of toys for the party. Any donations of a new, unwrapped toy would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Foundation office: 26470 Ruether Ave.,...

Michael Hoefflin Foundation Seeking Donations for Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, Aug 30, 2018

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is accepting auction item donations for their 25th Annual Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner and Charity Auction on Sept. 22. They are asking for your help. You can help by donating new, unused items or gift cards or certificates for services that we can use in the auction....

May 1-31: Flair Cleaners Annual Spring Food Drive
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018

Flair Cleaners, Southern California’s leading eco-friendly dry cleaners, will host the third annual Flair Cares Spring Food Drive, May 1 – May 31. The food drive will benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Flair will make a matching contribution of up to 1,000 pounds of food donated by customers...

Sept. 9: HandsOn Santa Clarita; Day of Service, Remembrance
Thursday, Aug 31, 2017

Stay Green Inc. is proud to announce its role as the presenting sponsor of HandsOn Santa Clarita: A Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 9 that honors those who were lost and those who rose in service after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. HandsOn Santa Clarita culminates with a day of volunteer...

Backpack Buddies; Local Schools Teaming Up to Fill Need
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2017

Arroyo Seco Junior High School has hooked up with area elementary schools to give students in need a backpack and supplies to start the new year. The goal: Each underprivileged student receives a backpack filled with the supplies necessary for a successful year at school. The big picture: While a backpack...

Handbag Trade-In Underway at Cobblestone Cottage
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017

Women are invited to join in their charitable initiative by donating a gently used handbag and will receive $25 To $50 towards a new Brighton handbag. It is time to trade-in your gently used handbag that you no longer use and bring joy and confidence to someone less fortunate. Brighton and Cobblestone...

Hart District Programs Awarded More Than $50K in Donations from WiSH Foundation
Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017

WiSH is proud to have had another successful academic year of giving to the students in the William S. Hart Union High School District. Every school in the district benefits from WiSH funding to various programs; support this year has included Literacy, STEM Equipment, Special Education, MakerSpace...

8-Year-Old Girl in Need of Blood Donations
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

An 8-year-old Santa Clarita girl is fighting for her life Wednesday, leaving her family asking the community for blood donations to help her survive. Lilly Whitaker, 8, of Santa Clarita, fell sick the other night and was taken to the hospital for treatment. For the full story, click [here].

Local Singer Donates $3,000 to Carousel Ranch
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016

Years of hard work and dedication culminated in singer Michelle Beaton-Kent’s donation of $3,000 to Carousel Ranch, a result of sales from her “Freedom CD.” The gift was recently presented to the Ranch by Beaton-Kent, a champion equestrian, and her mom Melissa Beaton-Kent who set out to make...

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1943 - August Rübel, owner of Rancho Camulos, is killed when the ambulance he's driving hits a German land mine in North Africa [story]
August Rubel
1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]
Lebec Hotel fire
In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.
May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School
California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.
May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public
Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.
Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase
Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
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
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