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1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
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Pavley: Poll Shows 62% of Californians Think Climate Change Is Happening
Thursday, Jul 30, 2015

[Sen. Pavley] – Californians from all parts of the state call global warming a threat and support existing and proposed state government efforts to curb emissions of all types of pollution, Sen. Fran Pavley said in a statement Thursday. Climate change is happening now and already is affecting California’s...

Aug. 5: Pavley to Present City with Sustainability Award
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2015

Fran Pavley The City of Santa Clarita will accept a Sustainability Award from California State Sen. Fran Pavley  on Wednesday, Aug, 5, at 10 a.m. under the solar bus canopies at the Transit Maintenance Facility, located at 28250 Constellation Road. Each month, Pavley recognizes a business, person or...

Pavley Bill to Protect Rape Victims Clears Hurdle
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015

Fran Pavley A state Assembly committee, after listening to emotional testimony from a rape victim, approved a bill by Sen. Fran Pavley to give criminal prosecutors an opportunity to keep sexually violent predators out of communities. The Assembly Public Safety Committee Tuesday unanimously voted for...

Pavley’s New Global Warming Bill Moving Along; Stricter than AB32
Monday, Jul 13, 2015

Fran Pavley A key Assembly panel has endorsed legislation by Sen. Pavley to extend California’s efforts to reduce climate-changing pollution well into the 21st Century. Senate Bill 32 on Monday passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and now goes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. SB...

Fracking Concerns Justified
Thursday, Jul 9, 2015

Fran Pavley The California Council on Science and Technology study required by Senate Bill 4 concludes that fracking as well as all oil and gas drilling and waste-disposal activities should be done transparently. This report validates my reasons for authoring California’s first “fracking” regulation...

Pavley Bill to Protect Abuse Victims is Now Law
Monday, Jul 6, 2015

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 307 into law Monday, giving judges the flexibility to protect victims of domestic violence and rape. The bill by state Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, closes a loophole in the law by allowing judges to issue protective orders when sentencing a defendant to supervised...

News from Sen. Fran Pavley (6-29-2015)
Monday, Jun 29, 2015

In this issue, learn about how I am working to represent you in the Capitol and at home in the 27th Senate District.I welcome your thoughts and input on Sacramento and local issues. Please feel free to stay in touch viamy website, and you can always call my office at (818) 876-3352.Sincerely, Fran...

Pavley Bill Seeks to Protect Rape Victims After Release of Perpetrator
Friday, Jun 26, 2015

Fran Pavley The state Senate voted unanimously Thursday to send the governor a bill giving judges greater power to protect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The legislation by Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, closes an unforeseen gap in state criminal law. It allows judges to issue protective...

Pavley’s Incentive for Plug-in Cars Included in Budget
Monday, Jun 15, 2015

[Sen. Pavley] – A new state spending plan sent to the governor by California lawmakers includes an incentive aimed at boosting sales of low-emission, plug-in hybrid cars. AB 95, a bill that implements part of the spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1, would expand to 85,000 from...

Senate Passes Pavley’s Well Injection Bill
Thursday, Jun 4, 2015

[Sen. Pavley] – The California Senate has endorsed efforts by Sen. Fran Pavley to protect California’s underground drinking-water supplies from oil-related contamination. On a 22 to 18 vote, senators approved SB 248 and sent it over to the Assembly. The bill requires regulators to boost controls...

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Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski were named the Santa Clarita Valley's top volunteers of the year at the 2024 SCV Man and Woman of the Year dinner celebration held Friday, May 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The event also honored all of the 17 men and 17 woman nominated for the award.
Donohoe, Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man, Woman of the Year
1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
Lang
1903 - President Teddy Roosevelt visits Gov. Henry Gage at Acton Hotel [story]
Acton Hotel
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 7, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 7: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School Board
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
May 9: Arts Commission to Hear Updates on Civic Art Projects
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent.
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:15 p.m.
May 8: COC Board Business Meeting Considers Contracts
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. A closed session will be held at 5:30 p.m.
May 8: Castaic Union School Board Regular Meeting
Fire Service Day Open House will be held at all County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire stations on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4: LACoFD Hosts Countywide Open House at All Fire Stations
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites the public as well as local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: Support Young Creatives at NextGen MediaMakers Festival
Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours. These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park's natural and human history.
Vasquez Rocks Full Moon Twilight Hikes
Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for experiences in the sky, and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the total darkness event.
Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, Carl Boyer Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
May 7: City Council Conducts Budget Study Session
Garbage inspectors will soon be paying a visit to neighborshoods throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to inspect recycling bins to insure residents are following the recycling rules in the SCV.
Garbage Inspectors to Look for Improper Recycling
College of the Canyons competed at the 3C2A State Singles & Doubles Championships for a second straight year, with the doubles duo of Sydney Tamondong and Estrella Segura establishing program history by advancing to the round of 16 at the Ojai Athletic Club.
Canyons Advances to Day 3 of 3C2A State Championships
College of the Canyons men's basketball head coach Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp returns in 2024 with three sessions open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14.
Registration Open for 2024 Howard Fisher Cougar Basketball Camp
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a “Spring Bag Sale” event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, during normal operating hours from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12.
May 4-12: Spring Bag Sale at Santa Clarita Public Library
A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor is being sued by a Latino civil rights group for civil assault and violating California civil rights laws.
MALDEF Sues Man After Rant at Fruit Vendor in SCV
The Village of Pine Mountain Club has hosted wine festivals since 2003. You can taste exciting wines from the world’s top wine-growing regions, with dozens of premier wineries to choose from on Saturday, July 6, 1-4 p.m. at Wine in the Pines.
July 6: Wine in the Pines, Pine Mountain Club
1842 - California's first mining district established in SCV; Ygnacio del Valle, chairman [story]
Ygnacio del Valle
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley will be held Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Central Park, with the theme “May The Cure Be With You,” a Disney/Star Wars celebration.
May 4: SCV Relay for Life ‘May the Cure Be With You’
Ten risk-taking, mid-career artists were announced Thursday as the recipients of the 2024 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
CalArts Announces 2024 Herb Alpert Award Winners
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Master's University men's volleyball team won their opening match of the 2024 NAIA National Championship with a 3-set win over the No. 9-seed Mount Mercy (IA) Mustangs.
Mustangs Post-Season Play Continues After First Round Win
Andrew Skerratt did not anticipate graduating with an electrical engineering degree from The Master’s University.
TMU Student Set to be School’s First Electrical Engineering Graduate
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