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BOE Member Runner to Talk Taxes at Next VIA Luncheon
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2013

George Runner Is taxation the way to turn the California economy around? Expect answers to that question when the Valley Industry Association welcomes former state Sen. George Runner to the next Keynote Luncheon, Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 11:45 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club. In 2010, Runner was elected...

June 6: Runner to Talk Taxes at GOP Meet
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013

George Runner George Runner, a member of the California State Board of Equalization, will speak to the Santa Clarita Valley Congress of Republicans on  Thursday. “I am going to be speaking on tax policies in the state of California and business policies that affect the Santa Clarita Valley enterprise...

BOE Passes Gas Tax Hike Over Runner’s Protest
Thursday, Feb 28, 2013

The California State Board of Equalization passed a new gas tax with a 3-2 vote Thursday that raises the excise tax on gasoline another 3.5 cents effective Jul. 1. In March 2010, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two fuel tax measures (ABX8 6 and SB 70) which adjusted the rates of the sales and excise...

Runner Opposes FTB Move to ‘Punish’ Taxpayers
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013

George Runner George Runner, member of the California Board of Equalization, is urging the Franchise Tax Board to reverse a controversial staff decision that will seek millions in retroactive taxes from California entrepreneurs and small businesses. “As an elected official and taxpayer advocate, I...

Did You Pay Sales Tax on Cyber Monday?
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012

George Runner Cyber Monday holds the record as the biggest online shopping day of the year. We now live in a society where online shopping is very common and often threatens to edge out brick and mortar stores. But it is not free from confusion, especially regarding California’s new online sales tax...

Runner: Record Gas Tax Revenues Top Off State’s Tank
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012

George Runner George Runner announced Wednesday that California motorists paid a record $8.3 billion in state and local fuel taxes during the 2011-12 fiscal year. “Our latest numbers show that high gas prices resulted in a record windfall for government at the expense of California consumers,” Runner...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, July 23, 2012
Monday, Jul 23, 2012

In this episode: Supervisor Mike Antonovich proposes to ask voters to extend county supervisors’ term limits by eight years; Former Signal newspaper GM Morris Thomas is Rep. Buck McKeon’s new man in the field; Housekeepers union boycotts Hyatt hotel chain. Also: Supervisors will consider...

CHP, Amber Alert Author Runner Mark 10th Anniversary

California AMBER Alert author George Runner joined California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow and others at an event Monday marking the ten year anniversary of the life-saving program. “The AMBER Alert is government at its best,” said Runner. “It protects Californians, which is the first...

Tax Freedom Comes 5 Days Later; Runner Calls it ‘Shameful’
Monday, Apr 2, 2012

George Runner Board of Equalization Member George Runner responded to an announcement Monday by the Tax Foundation that California won’t reach Tax Freedom Day until April 20 this year, a full five days later than last year and three days later than the average state. “Californians will have to...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, Mar 19, 2012

In this episode: Board of Equalization member George Runner looks to limit fuel taxes; big-box store manager hires shooters to clear out birds, alarmed employees call for help. Plus: GPS helps deputies nab two armed robbery suspects; F.D.A. approved Advanced Bionics technology; College of the Canyons...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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