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COC Measure M Bonds Earn Highest Rating; Remainder to Sell Next Month
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016

Note: This pertains to the Measure M bonds that were approved by voters 10 years ago. The remainder of the authorization is scheduled for sale in November. In 2016, voters approved a successor bond, known as Measure E.   Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AAA’ rating to the following general...

Fitch Gives Sulphur Springs Bonds an ‘A’ Rating; Outlook Stable
Friday, May 20, 2016

Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘A’ rating to the following bonds issued by the Sulphur Springs Union School District, CA (the district): –$35 million general obligation bonds, election of 2012, series 2016C. The bonds are expected to sell via negotiation on or around May 24. Proceeds...

Fitch Gives AA Rating to COC Bonds; Outlook Stable
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AA’ rating to the following general obligation (GO) bonds to be issued by the Santa Clarita Community College District, California: –$94 million 2016 GO refunding bonds. The bonds are expected to price the week of May 30 via negotiated sale. Proceeds of...

Fitch Affirms AA- Ratings for Measure V and SA Bonds; Outlook Stable
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-‘ rating on the following general obligation (GO) bonds of William S. Hart Union High School District, California (UHSD, or the district): –$87.1 million (2001 election) GO bonds, series B; –$90.7 million (2008 election) GO bonds, series A; –$168.9...

Fitch Reaffirms COC’s Credit Rating, Raises Outlook Level
Thursday, Jan 30, 2014

[Fitch] – Fitch Ratings affirms the following ratings for the Santa Clarita Community College District (the district): * $189.6 million general obligation (GO) bonds at ‘AA’; * $19.8 million certificates of participation (COPs) at ‘AA-‘. The Rating Outlook is revised to...

County Gets Good Marks from Financial Ratings Firms
Monday, Jun 3, 2013

The County of Los Angeles once again received the highest short-term ratings from the nation’s top three rating agencies for the County’s annual cash flow financing, making it one of the few governmental agencies of its size to get outstanding ratings this year. The ratings by Moody’s, Standard...

COC’s “AA” Bond Rating Reaffirmed
Friday, Feb 22, 2013

The Santa Clarita Community College District’s “AA” bond ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms — Standard & Poor’s and Fitch — in advance of the college’s upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college’s...

Bond Rating Firm Ups Hart District Outlook to ‘Positive’
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012

Fitch Ratings of San Francisco has revised its outlook for the Hart School District’s bond portfolio upward to “positive” from “stable.” It reaffirmed its previous AA- rating for the general obligation bonds issued under Measure V (2001) and Measure SA (2008). Fitch based the rosier outlook...

County Receives AAA Bond Rating
Friday, May 4, 2012

Fitch Ratings of San Francisco has reaffirmed its previous rating of the bonds of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District at its highest long-term credit rating of AAA. The rating reflects Fitch’s confidence that the District’s bonds still represent best quality investments and...

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1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
Jenks Harris
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that areas of Old Orchard Park, 25023 Ave Rotella, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, will be closed during construction upgrade to the park.
Areas of Old Orchard Park Closed During Construction
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise line, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced record-breaking bookings over the four-day period covering Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Princess Cruises has Record-Breaking  Black Friday through Cyber Monday Bookings
As more and more people drive alternative fuel vehicles, the city of Santa Clarita wants to ensure they have the most up to date information on where to fuel and charge locally. The Green Santa Clarita website has that information.
Alternative Fueling Station Finder in Santa Clarita
As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets in December.
Dec. 13: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Explore Starting Your Home Based Business, on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12-1 p.m.
Dec. 18: SBDC Webinar on Starting Your Home Based Business
As part of its continuing series of virtual programs, the LA County Library will host a Zoom session on the perils and prevention of elder financial exploitation on Dec. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Dec. 16: Virtual Program on Elder Financial Exploitation
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 10, signed an emergency proclamation for the Franklin Fire that is rapidly burning through the Malibu area.
Supes Proclaim Emergency for Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Painted Turtle Camp 20th Anniversary Celebration continues through December, and there's still time to get involved. Your donation helps ensure that the camp remains 100 percent free for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
Celebrating 20 Years, Painted Turtle Seeking Donations
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Jan. 1: First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park
Following a back-and-forth opening half, College of the Canyons men's basketball eventually fell too far behind to catch up, taking an 80-55 home loss from Cuesta College at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Canyons Handed 80-55 Home Loss by Cuesta College
The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater announced its 2025 Winter-Spring season, running Jan. 16 through June 14, 2025.
REDCAT Announces 2025 Season
1941 - Three days after Pearl Harbor attack, 165th and 185th Infantry Regiments assigned to Saugus; Edison power substation guarded 24/7 [timeline]
Edison substation timeline
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
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