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1983 - U.S. release of John Carpenter's "Christine;" blew up fake gas station in Valencia [watch scene (R)]
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Barger Becomes Chair of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024

Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger started her term as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for 2024-2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 3. There are some immediate changes that will be implemented in the Board’s meeting schedule at Supervisor Barger’s direction. As memorialized in a letter...

Kathryn Barger | Oath of Office
Monday, Nov 11, 2024

This week, I took my Oath of Office for my third and final term as Fifth District Supervisor. I was so grateful to be sworn in by former District Attorney Jackie Lacey with family, friends, team members, and community leaders by my side and in the crowd. I enter these next four years with deep gratitude...

Keeping Up With Kathryn Barger | Supporting Young Adults with Special Needs
Monday, Feb 27, 2023

Dear Friends, This week, I gathered with community partners who are passionate about preparing our youth for their futures. On Tuesday, I joined Carousel Ranch for their Ready to Work! graduation at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. The program equips young adults with special needs with...

Kathryn Barger | Year in Review 2022
Friday, Dec 30, 2022

As we close out 2022, I’m inspired to reflect on the efforts I’ve made to strengthen Los Angeles County. But, making meaningful investments and improvements in the future of our neighborhoods cannot be done alone. With pride in our strong partnerships and excitement for all the opportunities...

VIA Postpones ‘An Evening with Kathryn Barger’
Monday, Aug 29, 2022

The Valley Industry Association’s “An Evening with Kathryn Barger,” which was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, has been postponed. Please check back for any updates.   Postponed: The Valley Industry Association is hosting VIA Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening with Kathryn...

Barger Calls for More Outreach to Aid Homeless
Friday, Jun 7, 2019

In her Friday, June 7 “Keeping Up with Kathryn” newsletter, Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger addresses the recent spike in the county’s homeless population and calls for additional public and mental health outreach. The homeless population increased by 12%...

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Local artist and author Therese Verner will host a reading and signing of her children's book "The Reading Tree" at the Acton Agua Dulce Library on Dec. 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Children’s Book Reading at Acton Agua Dulce Library
Just around the corner, 2025 will be ARTree Community Arts Center's 15th year serving Santa Clarita, and the non-profit thanks all its past and present board members, teachers, donors, volunteers, grantors, community partners and participants.
Celebrating 15 Years, ARTree Seeking Donations
The holiday season is a special time in Santa Clarita. As November comes to a close, you’ll begin to notice more and more dazzling lights illuminated and sprinkled throughout the city, a spectacular sight to see for long-time residents and visitors alike.
Jason Gibbs | All Aboard the Holiday Light Tour
With widespread critical fire weather conditions prompting a Red Flag Warning across Southern California Dec. 9 through Wednesday, Dec. 11, the county of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning Issued for L.A. County Communities
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11, beginning with a closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Dec. 11: Hart Board Regular Meeting
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations.
Introducing ‘Santa Clarita Voices’: City’s Official Podcast
The Master's University men's basketball team traveled to Merced on Thursday, Dec. 5, but came away with a loss to the UC Merced Bobcats 76-60.
Mustangs Bitten by Bobcats
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host a winter-themed “Winter Wonderland” Art Show Saturdays and Sundays at the TAADAA Art Gallery, starting Sunday, Jan. 19, thru Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
Jan. 19: Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council Hosts ‘Winter Wonderland’ Art Show
The season came to an end for The Master's University women's volleyball team as they lost their second match of pool play 18-25, 13-25, 21-25 to No. 13-seed Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) Thursday, Dec. 5 in Sioux City, Iowa.
Master’s Women’s Volleyball Season Ends in Iowa
College of the Canyons men's soccer featured five players named to the All-Western State Conference, South Division team for the 2024 season.
COC Men’s Soccer Features Five Players on All-Conference Team
The county of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office Real Estate Division is requesting information for available space to lease to the county in the Santa Clarita Valley area.
County Seeks to Lease Space for Regional Assessor’s Office
College of the Canyons women's soccer had 10 players receive All-Western State Conference, South Division accolades, with Offensive Player of the Year honors going to Victoria Martinez.
Martinez Named Offensive Player of the Year as Cougars Earn 10 All-WSC Selections
Here in Santa Clarita, keeping our streets in top condition is a priority and our Street Maintenance teams are dedicated to making that happen every day.
Ken Striplin | Safe Travels and Happy Holidays
The city of Santa Clarita will offer a free, frightfully festive Holiday Movie Night featuring "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 13: Spooky Holiday Movie Night Newhall Community Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced a milestone in its ongoing efforts to conserve water and promote sustainable landscaping practices in the community.
SCV Water Achieves Water-Wise Landscapes Milestone
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 15.
Dec. 9-15 : Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1983 - U.S. release of John Carpenter's "Christine;" blew up fake gas station in Valencia [watch scene (R)]
Christine gas station explosion in Valencia
1941 - Julius Dietzmann family of Castaic arrested as German enemy aliens [story]
Julius Dietzmann
1921 - William S. Hart (57) marries actress Winifred Westover (23) [story]
Bill and Winifred Hart
As I pick up the gavel and assume my role as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for this next year, I look ahead with determination and hope for what we will accomplish.
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
Dec. 10: City Council Meets to Review Budget, Consider Contracts
A special reorganization meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the City Council Chambers at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Dec. 10: Cameron Smyth Relinquishes Gavel as Mayor, Exits Council
Test your knowledge about Green Santa Clarita programs and events on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with a game of Kahoot trivia on Zoom starting at 7:30 p.m. for a chance to be deemed a Green Santa Clarita super fan and win a prize.
Dec. 17: Green Santa Clarita Kahoot Trivia on Zoom
SNAP Sports, (Special Needs Athletes and Peers) is hosting a Pickleball Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Paseo Club in Valencia. The round-robin tournament pickleball games will begin at 8 a.m. and will wrap up around 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: SNAP Sports Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser
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