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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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May 9: E-waste Disposal, Document Shredding in Mall Parking Lot
Saturday, Apr 25, 2015

Do you have stacks of sensitive documents, or old electronic devices cluttering up your garage? Are you concerned about identity thieves getting your personal information? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the City of Santa Clarita will be hosting a “Safe and Secure Collection Event”...

Too Toxic to Trash: Hazardous Waste Roundup April 18
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015

Household hazardous waste often contains chemicals that can be harmful, both to the environment and people. The best way to avoid these chemicals is to purchase non-toxic products for cleaning, pest control and weed removal. However, if you do have leftover HHW items at your home, and want to dispose...

Free E-Waste Roundup This Weekend
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2014

[KHTS] – While it isn’t safe to dispose of electronic and hazardous waste through regularly daily pick up, the city of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and Department of Public Works are partnering  to offer a free Hazardous/E-Waste Roundup at College of the Canyons’...

Bring Your Hazardous & E-Waste to COC Saturday 9am-3pm
Friday, Nov 8, 2013

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at College of the Canyons in the South Parking Lot, located...

Nov. 9: Get Rid of Your Toxic Trash (Properly)
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

Time to get rid of your hazardous waste! The City of Santa Clarita will be hosting a Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste & eWaste Round Up on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The collection event will be held at the College of the Canyons south parking lot located at...

Oct. 13: E-Waste Roundup at Congregation Beth Shalom
Friday, Sep 13, 2013

Congregation Beth Shalom is holding an E-Waste Roundup on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring all of your old computers, accessories, printers, monitors, cell phones, small appliances, etc to 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita. This is a charitable donation. For information call Mark at 661-296-3507.

Feb. 2: SCV Chamber Hosting Free E-Waste Dropoff
Monday, Jan 28, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce officials are hosting a free E-waste recycling event at Celebrate Life Festival parking lot Saturday. “This is a great opportunity to clean out all your used and unwanted electronics, broken and unusable appliances,” according to a news release. Among...

Nov. 12: Golden Valley High to Recycle E-Waste
Monday, Nov 7, 2011

Golden Valley High School is sponsoring an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school parking lot at 27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy, Santa Clarita CA 91350. Fundraising proceeds will benefit student recognition and campus beautification programs at Golden Valley...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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