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State Board Says Clean-Air Regs are Cutting Cancer Risk
Monday, Sep 21, 2015

An Air Resources Board study, published Monday in the prestigious scientific journal “Environmental Science & Technology,” shows that the cancer risk from exposure to the state’s most significant air toxics declined 76 percent over a 23-year period in California, a direct result of regulations...

Keep Santa Clarita Green: Coming Events
Thursday, Sep 10, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. To make a difference and learn helpful environmental tips, register now for the City of Santa Clarita’s 21st Annual River Rally event. Come and help us clean a portion of the Santa Clara River of trash and debris, There is also an Environmental...

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Added to Canyon Country Plaza
Saturday, Aug 8, 2015

With California working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the popularity of alternative fuel vehicles is on the rise. Just like conventional gas-powered cars, these vehicles need to be refueled and recharged.  Santa Clarita has several alternative fueling stations available and continually adding...

Santa Clarita Earns Kudos for ‘Going Green’
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015

[KHTS] – State Sen. Fran Pavley presented Santa Clarita city Mayor Marsha McLean with the Sustainability Award on Wednesday morning at the Transit Maintenance Facility. The Sustainability Award was given to McLean in recognition of the city’s extensive green efforts including sustainable building...

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...

Aug. 1: Hazardous & E-Waste Roundup at Via Princessa Metrolink
Saturday, Jul 25, 2015

Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to bring unwanted hazardous household and electronic waste to the local Household Hazardous Waste /E-Waste Roundup on Saturday, Aug. 1. As a result of resident input, this free event will take place in the Canyon Country community from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Via...

July 17: Lunch & Learn About ‘Greening’ Your Home
Thursday, Jul 9, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita, along with The Energy Network, will host a free “Lunch & Learn” workshop regarding The Santa Clarita 100 Greener Homes Project on Friday, July 17. The event will run from 11:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, located at 27451 Tourney Road. The...

Take City’s Eco Quiz for Chance to Win Prize
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2015

In Santa Clarita, being “green” and taking care of the environment is a way of life. Take this short quiz to see how much you know about the environment and learn about ways you can help conserve our resources. All entries will be entered into a drawing for a prize. The deadline to enter is July...

Agency Says State is On Track to Meet Carbon Goals
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

[CARB] – The California Air Resources Board released the latest edition of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory on Tuesday, showing that emissions fell by 1.5 million metric tons in 2013 compared with the previous year even while the economy grew at 2.0 percent, a rate greater than...

New Regs Would Limit Emissions from Big Trucks
Friday, Jun 19, 2015

[CARB] – Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols said Friday that U.S. EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s draft Phase II greenhouse gas regulations are a positive next step for controlling emissions from trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. “These proposed heavy-duty...

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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites 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: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
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