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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Economic Impact from Filming Up 6% in Santa Clarita
Monday, Jan 12, 2015

Santa Clarita saw an increase in location filming in 2014 with the Film Office recording 502 film permits and 1,339 location film days, which represents an 8 percent increase in permits and a 6 percent increase in film days compared to 2013.  The economic impact to the local community from location...

New Tax Laws Affect Veterans, Fire Fees, Film Production
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014

George Runner [George Runner] – A number of bills sponsored by the California State Board of Equalization have been signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and will take effect Jan. 1. “The new year brings a number of new laws, including those I sponsored to help small business owners...

Best Year Yet for SCV Filming
Wednesday, Jul 9, 2014

The fiscal year just completed was the best ever for the Santa Clarita Film Office with 1,370 film days representing an estimated $33.5 million in local economic impact from location filming alone. That’s up 44 percent in film permits and 28 percent in film days over the previous record set one...

TV Shows Shot in SCV Win Lottery for Tax Credits
Tuesday, Jul 1, 2014

Three television series that are based in Santa Clarita – “Switched at Birth,” “Justified” and “Franklin & Bash” – and fourth show that has filmed on location at COC a number of times – “Pretty Little Liars” – are among 26 film...

June 27: How to Rent Your Home or Business for Filming
Monday, Jun 23, 2014

Lunch & Learn   Friday, June 27, 2014 11:45am Hosted By:   Film It USA      “Make Your House a Movie Star ~ Renting Your Home, Business Location and/or Other Resources for Filming” Being Film Friendly Why Rent Your Property for Filming?  How Much do They Pay? How do Production...

Show Us the Money
Monday, Jun 2, 2014

I was at Heritage Junction over the weekend, and like always, I love going there. There is so much to see and do even if it doesn’t look like it. Talking with the duty docents, we decided there should be a central “clearing house” for events at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, William S. Hart Park,...

Keep the Cameras Rolling in California
Saturday, Apr 5, 2014

California is home to world class universities and technology giants such as Amgen, Google and Facebook.  But our most famous industry that we export throughout the globe is television and film. Assemblyman Scott Wilk The film industry provides more than 190,000 direct jobs and $17 billion in wages...

Film Flight: Clip the Wings
Saturday, Mar 22, 2014

Lately, I’ve seen many reminders regarding the exodus of filming from Los Angeles with headlines booming about how Los Angeles or California is no longer the film capital of the world. On a personal level, I’ve seen this first-hand, with more and more Santa Clarita friends who work in the industry...

Antonovich Pushes for Incentives to Keep Film Biz Here
Thursday, Mar 20, 2014

File photo Feature filming in Southern California has dropped 50 percent from its peak in 1996 — and television documentaries are down 39 percent from their peak in 2008. In addition, the region has lost more than $3 billion dollars in entertainment production wages and the employment rate in the...

In Production: News from Film Santa Clarita
Saturday, Mar 1, 2014

Record Year for Filming in Santa Clarita 2013 was another record year for the Santa Clarita Film Office.  The Film Office is proud to report the highest numbers ever in all categories since the Film Office began issuing permits in 2003. ⇑ Film Permits up 28% – 463 in 2013 vs. 362 in 2012 ⇑...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Hammer & Nails, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
Jan. 16: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Hammer & Nails
The Feeding Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at the Newhall Family Theatre. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for this special inaugural event to kick off the capital campaign for the new pantry.
Feb. 8: Feeding Futures Gala to Benefit SCV Food Pantry
The 12th annual SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Chili cookers will be preparing their spicy specialties on the patio of the SCV Senior Center.
Feb. 7: SCV  Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off
In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.
CHP’s ‘Operation Holiday Watch’ Nabs Retail Theft Criminals
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced an opportunity to join its Advisory Boards. Advisory Boards will play a critical role in helping ensure that the District Attorney’s Office remains informed and responsive to issues of concern to various communities and interest groups in Los Angeles County. The application process is open to all interested residents.
Join a L.A. County District Attorney’s Office Advisory Board
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
CHP’s Mission for a New Year: Drive Safely Into 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues the residential No Burn Day Alerts for the weekend, with the latest alert issued for Saturday, Dec. 28 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 28: AQMD No Burn Days Continue in SCV
Step back in time to an era of glamour and grace at Bridge to Home’s 2025 Soup for the Soul Gala, "Roaring Into a New Era." Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the dazzling 1920s.
Soup for The Soul 2025 Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers
Visit the Valencia Public Library, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 3-4 p.m. for a concert with Paul Stein, the esteemed violinist formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony.
Jan. 12: Valencia Public Library Presents ‘New Year Harmony’
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025
The Hart District Variety Showcase, a fundraiser for the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation, will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at Saugus High School.
Feb. 28: WiSH Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Talent Showcase
As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we've made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily.
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of "Susannah." The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States.
Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 48, legislation that aims to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off California campuses by establishing a one-mile radius safe zone around schools, as well as protect against the use of school data for deportation efforts.
Senate Bill 48 to Keep ICE Agents Off School Campuses
The nonprofit Friends of the Library is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in helping the Friends of the Library Program to work together and benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers
The convenience store owner had said that six out of 10 people who entered his business came to steal. Sacramento County officials said that larger corporate businesses might be able to survive under those circumstances, but not smaller operations. Small businesses form the country’s economic foundation, and they needed state law to change.
Crime, Social Media Dominant Themes for New Laws Coming to California
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.
Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash
Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?
Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
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