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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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Feb. 21: Economic Outlook Conference
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and College of the Canyons are proud to present the 2013 Santa Clarita Valley Economic & Real Estate Outlook conference. Sponsorship opportunities are now available to increase your businesses visibility with over 300 business and community...

Nov. 15: City to Host State EZ Conference; Olympian Bruce Jenner to Pump Up Audience
Monday, Oct 8, 2012

Bruce Jenner | Agency photo The City of Santa Clarita will host the 2012 California Association of Enterprise Zones annual conference, taking place Nov. 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, which will include a keynote luncheon featuring Olympian Bruce Jenner.  Santa Clarita is one of 42 Enterprise...

Monday, Sep 10, 2012

READ the full report here.   The SCV Economic Development Corporation has released their economic snapshot to reflect data gathered in June. In canted Dickensian fashion these are the “meh” of times, these are the “eh” of times. On the one hand, unemployment in Santa Clarita is lower from...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012

Three hundred people from the local business community packed the Hyatt Valencia on Thursday for the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Leadership Awards. It was an impressive turnout for a first-ever event, hosted by the SCV Chamber of Commerce, Valley Industry Association, SCV Economic Development Corp. and...

July 25: Enterprize Zone Breakfast Seminar
Friday, Jul 20, 2012

Nominations Open for SCV Leadership Awards
Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valley Leadership Awards is now accepting nominations for their inaugural event designed to recognize top-performing businesses and individuals throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. “We were trying to figure out a way to reach businesses that we don’t typically reach to acknowledge...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. is hosting a free luncheon Wednesday, May 23, to discuss the expanded SCV Enterprise Zone and what it means for local businesses. The seminar is set to cover topics including how to reduce state income tax, how businesses can qualify for tax savings...

Thursday, Mar 15, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation are offering a FREE Enterprise Zone Lunch Seminar on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce to share information about the business advantages...

Small Business Loans Available
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012

The SCV Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is making significant strides in supporting local businesses and announced Tuesday their partnership with the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) offering Santa Clarita Valley’s small businesses access to capital through the Small Business California...

Real Estate Researcher to Join EDC Conference Lineup
Friday, Jan 27, 2012

Wayne Yamano Wayne Yamano, vice president of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, has been added to the lineup of speakers for the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Economic & Real Estate Outlook event. Presented by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and College of the Canyons, the event...

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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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites 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: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
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