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DVC Merging Into Child & Family Center
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2017

The Child & Family Center and the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley have announced their intention to join forces and merge into a single organization to better serve the needs of the growing Santa Clarita community. Both agencies share an equal passion about helping children, adults...

News from the Domestic Violence Center
Monday, Jan 23, 2017

Your Monthly News & Updates We have an exciting year ahead! Look below for a recap of the end of the year and a sneak peek at our new events. Visit Our Website Adopt-a-Family Every year, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community with the donations provided. From individual...

March 17: Make the ‘Great Escape’ at this Inaugural DVC Gala
Monday, Jan 9, 2017

A classy night of dinner, dancing, and the possibility that you, too, will have to leave at a moment’s notice all come together at the Domestic Violence Center’s inaugural benefit event, The Great Escape Gala. Their inaugural event is an effort to highlight the reality of many victims: they...

Oct. 6: Domestic Violence Center Hosts Movie, Discussion
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2016

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Waitress On October 6, join us at the Savia Center for pie and a viewing of the film Waitress, followed by a discussion of the movie. Waitress chronicles the story of Jenna (Kerri Russell), a talented baker and waitress at a small town diner, who must find a way...

Oct. 22: Purple Walk of Strength, to Stop Domestic Violence
Monday, Oct 3, 2016

What? October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and to raise attention for the pervasive community issue, we are hosting our annual fun run. The Purple Walk will take place at College of the Canyons Track and Field, and also take you through the trails behind the college. If you are not one of...

Golden Valley Boys Hear Presentation on Domestic Violence
Monday, Sep 26, 2016

Over 300 male student athletes at Golden Valley High School attended a presentation from the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita on violence against women and girls and how it can be prevented. Brenda Yanez, Youth Prevention Specialist with the DVC, gave the presentation, which featured statistics...

Around the 25th District with U.S. Rep. Steve Knight
Monday, Aug 15, 2016

Around the District   National Night Out We had a fun time at National Night Out in Palmdale last Tuesday. Thank you to the City of Palmdale, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments, and everyone else who made this a great event. Posing with Junior Miss City of Palmdale   Breakfast...

News from the Domestic Violence Center
Monday, Aug 1, 2016

On June 18, 2016, 67 Recruits from LASD Academy Class #414 prepared dinner for clients, both past and present. Darlene Allen NEW STAFF MEMBERS Meet Darlene! She’s our administrative assistant and office manager, and is an invaluable asset to our staff. Chris...

Aug. 13: Dance the Night Away for Domestic Violence Center
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2016

Put on your dancing shoes! Join us for a night of fun and fundraising! What? Dancing the Night Away: Learn some basic dance moves from professionals then dance the night away! Even if you don’t enjoy dancing, the night will have some fun entertainment and great company. Each ticket purchase...

Domestic Violence Center Loses Shelter Mascot
Thursday, Jun 30, 2016

After years of companionship, SCV Domestic Violence Center officials lost a friend, mascot and local shelter fixture last week when their dog Rosa Parks died Friday. She was 10. The Santa Clarita Valley Domestic Violence Center received an outpouring of support in the days following a posting about...

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Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski were named the Santa Clarita Valley's top volunteers of the year at the 2024 SCV Man and Woman of the Year dinner celebration held Friday, May 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The event also honored all of the 17 men and 17 woman nominated for the award.
Donohoe, Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man, Woman of the Year
1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
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1903 - President Teddy Roosevelt visits Gov. Henry Gage at Acton Hotel [story]
Acton Hotel
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 7, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 7: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School Board
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
May 9: Arts Commission to Hear Updates on Civic Art Projects
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent.
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:15 p.m.
May 8: COC Board Business Meeting Considers Contracts
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. A closed session will be held at 5:30 p.m.
May 8: Castaic Union School Board Regular Meeting
Fire Service Day Open House will be held at all County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire stations on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4: LACoFD Hosts Countywide Open House at All Fire Stations
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites the public as well as local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: Support Young Creatives at NextGen MediaMakers Festival
Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours. These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park's natural and human history.
Vasquez Rocks Full Moon Twilight Hikes
Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for experiences in the sky, and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the total darkness event.
Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, Carl Boyer Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
May 7: City Council Conducts Budget Study Session
Garbage inspectors will soon be paying a visit to neighborshoods throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to inspect recycling bins to insure residents are following the recycling rules in the SCV.
Garbage Inspectors to Look for Improper Recycling
College of the Canyons competed at the 3C2A State Singles & Doubles Championships for a second straight year, with the doubles duo of Sydney Tamondong and Estrella Segura establishing program history by advancing to the round of 16 at the Ojai Athletic Club.
Canyons Advances to Day 3 of 3C2A State Championships
College of the Canyons men's basketball head coach Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp returns in 2024 with three sessions open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14.
Registration Open for 2024 Howard Fisher Cougar Basketball Camp
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a “Spring Bag Sale” event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, during normal operating hours from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12.
May 4-12: Spring Bag Sale at Santa Clarita Public Library
A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor is being sued by a Latino civil rights group for civil assault and violating California civil rights laws.
MALDEF Sues Man After Rant at Fruit Vendor in SCV
The Village of Pine Mountain Club has hosted wine festivals since 2003. You can taste exciting wines from the world’s top wine-growing regions, with dozens of premier wineries to choose from on Saturday, July 6, 1-4 p.m. at Wine in the Pines.
July 6: Wine in the Pines, Pine Mountain Club
1842 - California's first mining district established in SCV; Ygnacio del Valle, chairman [story]
Ygnacio del Valle
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley will be held Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Central Park, with the theme “May The Cure Be With You,” a Disney/Star Wars celebration.
May 4: SCV Relay for Life ‘May the Cure Be With You’
Ten risk-taking, mid-career artists were announced Thursday as the recipients of the 2024 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
CalArts Announces 2024 Herb Alpert Award Winners
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Master's University men's volleyball team won their opening match of the 2024 NAIA National Championship with a 3-set win over the No. 9-seed Mount Mercy (IA) Mustangs.
Mustangs Post-Season Play Continues After First Round Win
Andrew Skerratt did not anticipate graduating with an electrical engineering degree from The Master’s University.
TMU Student Set to be School’s First Electrical Engineering Graduate
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