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1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]

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Veterans Honored at Annual Elks Barbecue Luncheon

Thursday, Mar 9, 2017

Smiles, words of gratitude and pleasure set the tone for the Santa Clarita Elks Barbecue Luncheon on February 25, 2017 at the Elks Lodge 2379 on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country as Veterans from the Sepulveda VA arrived for this yearly event. Each Veteran in attendance was presented a red, white and...

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Cars & Chili: It’s How the Elks Roll for Disabled Kids

Sunday, Jun 7, 2015

[KHTS] – Hundreds of people from around the Santa Clarita Valley came out to Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 on Saturday for the Elks’ annual Car and Bike Show and Chili Cook Off. The community was invited to this annual event that includes a car and motorcycle show, a chili cook off, barbecue,...

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Elks Lodge to Host Car Show and Chili Cook-Off

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The annual Elks Lodge Car Show and Chili Cook-Off returns to town on Saturday, June 6 for a day filled with fun and familial activities. With a free admission, the community will have access to- the chili cook-off, boutique, a photo booth, live music, bake sale, and car show. Food for purchase including...

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Rotarians, Elks Race for Veterans

Monday, May 4, 2015

[KHTS] – The Elks and Rotary club’s Night at the Races fundraiser for veterans drew a crowd of about 80 people Saturday night. The event, which ran from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featured horse racing videos, cocktails, dinner, plus an auction and raffle. “It was great,” said Janet Austin,...

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May 2: ‘Night at the Races’ to Aid Veterans

Thursday, Apr 16, 2015

The Elks and Rotary clubs will be holding a fundraising event on May 2. The event, Night at the Races for Veterans, will feature video horse racing, cocktails, dinner, and auction and raffle items, according to the organization. The event will start at 6 p.m. and tickets are $25 a person. Auction and...

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Elks Car Show Helps Handicapped Kids

Monday, Jun 9, 2014

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted a fundraiser Saturday in Canyon Country to benefit the Emblem Club, Elks Lodge and the Elks’ Handicapped Children’s Fund. “By far the the bulk of the money raised today will go to the Handicapped Children Fund, and that’s a state fund,”...

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Elks Lodge Honors Henry Mayo’s STEMI Team

Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

The Cardiovascular Services team at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital was honored recently with a Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Community Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service organizations in our community. The hospital is one of the life-saving organizations that the Lodge honors along with...

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Henry Mayo NICU Wins Elks’ Community Service Award

Friday, Mar 15, 2013

The Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital was honored recently with a Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Community Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service organizations in our community. The hospital is one of the life-saving organizations...

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WRHS Student Receives $60,000 Elks Scholarship to Harvard (Video)

Monday, Apr 30, 2012

West Ranch High School senior David Lim – featured last fall as an SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week – will be studying economics at Harvard University this fall, thanks to a $60,000 scholarship from the Elks National Foundation. Lim was one of two top winners – the other is Joanne...

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Elks Honor Henry Mayo’s ‘Baby Friendly’ Team

Thursday, Apr 19, 2012

[HMNMH] – The Baby-Friendly team at Henry Mayo was recently honored at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Community Service Awards program, which recognizes outstanding members of our community. Representing the hospital were Mary Beth Sweet, Carolyn Bramen, Jolli Bernier, Lisa Araki and Sally McGann. Henry...

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Today in SCV History (April 27) 1971 - Tejon Ranch Co. allows Fire Dept. to torch the historic Hotel Lebec [story]	May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School 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: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public 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.	Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase 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.	CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event 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.	May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main 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.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County 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.	June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale 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.	May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House 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.	Today in SCV History (April 26) 1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]	South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29 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.	COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland 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.
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students 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.	SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy?	TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference 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 Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign 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.	Cameron Smyth \| Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.	COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week 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.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.	May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.	Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures 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.	Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 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.