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1915 - Ince, Griffith, Sennett form Triangle Film Corp.; it produces & distributes early William S. Hart films [story]
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Barger Honors Retired CEO of Homes 4 Families
Friday, Oct 4, 2024

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing through the unique Veteran Enriched Neighborhoods...

Habitat SFV-SCV Changes Name to Homes 4 Families
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys has become one with its sister organization Homes 4 Families, Board Chairman Hunt Braly and President & CEO Donna Deutchman announced today. Under the newly merged organization, the nonprofit organization will expand its veteran-specific housing...

September 21: City Presents $350K Check to Habitat Veterans Community
Friday, Sep 8, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita and the county of Los Angeles are proud to announce their continued support of Habitat for Humanity’s Santa Clarita CalVet Residential Enriched Neighborhood and have each contributed $350,000 to the development of the community. A formal dedication and check presentation by...

Lockheed Martin Donates $15K to Habitat Veterans Homes
Monday, Jul 10, 2017

Getting it done — Lockheed Martin employees mix cement and pour sidewalks to help veterans build 78 homes in Santa Clarita with Habitat for Humanity. | Photo: Linda KC Reynolds. By Linda KC Reynolds, Aerotech News Staff Writer Veterans are one step closer to moving into their new homes in Santa Clarita...

June 3: Habitat’s First ‘Rainbow Build’ in SCV
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys Chapter of Habitat for Humanity hosts its inaugural Homes 4 Families Rainbow Build at Habitat for Humanity’s SF/SCV Veteran Enriched Neighborhood, located at 21550 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita, on Saturday, June 3. Members of the community are invited...

Habitat for Humanity Honors Princess Cruises, Local WWII Veterans
Monday, Feb 27, 2017

Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys honored seven surviving World War II veterans from Santa Clarita at the Princess Cruises and the Princess Cruises Community Foundation annual Hearts for Heroes Builders Ball. Last night, 470 guests at the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Universal City...

State Farm Helps to Fortify a Veteran’s Home Affected by the Sand Fire
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017

Youth volunteers from Saugus High School and UCLA, along with State Farm’s Scott Wilk Jr. and Stephanie Flores helped to repair the home of a veteran who was affected by last July’s Sand Fire. State Farm’s Disaster Services Grant program generously donated $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa...

Nissan Donates Truck to Habitat for Humanity SF/ SCV
Friday, Feb 10, 2017

Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys (SF/SCV) will receive a new Nissan Frontier as part of a grant from Nissan North America to help families across the country secure decent, affordable housing. Nissan is kicking off its second decade of partnership with Habitat for Humanity with...

Local Veteran, Family Have a Home for the Holidays
Monday, Dec 12, 2016

Habitat for Humanity, Home for Families and ReStore recently helped a Santa Clarita veteran and his family have a home for the holidays. Young Marine Veteran Fernando, and his wife Tatiana, planned a wonderful future. He served his country proudly, both in Afghanistan and Iraq with a remarkable spirit,...

October 7: Rappel to Help Give Army Veterans a Home
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016

Habitat for Humanity for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys is calling for its daring donors to rappel down from the roof of the 25 story Hilton Universal City building to help raise funds to give military veterans a safe place to call home. Two of those veterans who will receive homes from...

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With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to explore and experience everything Santa Clarita has to offer. From scenic hikes and free live music to locally owned restaurants, breweries and wineries, the season is packed with opportunities to relax, explore and make unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to our community, Santa Clarita has something for everyone.
Ken Striplin | Unwind, Explore, Experience Summer in Santa Clarita
Visit Bullpen BBQ and Tap House on Wednesday, July 23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. to help raise funds for Mental Health Hook-Up, a nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by serious mental illness.
July 23: Mental Health Hookup Fundraiser at Bullpen BBQ, Tap House
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that registration is now open for Fall Afterschool programs at the Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers.
Registration Open for City of Santa Clarita Fall Afterschool Programs
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced its signature fundraising event, “Marching On: To a Better Tomorrow,” will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Santa Clarita Studios in Valencia.
Sept. 13: ‘Marching On: To a Better Tomorrow’ Veterans Fundraiser
1915 - Ince, Griffith, Sennett form Triangle Film Corp.; it produces & distributes early William S. Hart films [story]
Triangle Films
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, July 23, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
July 23: Regular Meeting of the Hart School District Board of Trustees
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry is in need of food donations to keep the shelves stocked. In 2024, the SCV Food Pantry had more than 95,000 client visits, averaging over 10,000 client engagements each month.
SCV Food Pantry in Need of Donations
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the Los Angelees County Sheriff's Department have announced the passing of three detectives in the explosion on the morning of Friday, July 18 at the Biscailuz Center Training Academy in East Los Angeles: Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus and Detective William Osborn
Three LASD Detectives Killed in Explosion Have Been Identified
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced on Friday, July 18 that all Los Angeles County facilities will lower their flags to half‑staff immediately in honor of the three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies who lost their lives in the explosion at the Biscailuz Training Center in East Los Angeles.
County Flags to Fly at Half‑Staff After LASD Training Center Tragedy
On Friday, July 18, shortly after 7:30 a.m., an explosion occurred at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Biscailuz Training Facility located in the 1000 block of North Eastern Avenue in East Los Angeles. Three LASD deputies died in the blast.
Three LASD Deputies Killed in Explosion at Facility in East Los Angeles
This episode of SCVTV's Legacy series was taped in 2002. Leon Worden of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society speaks with Carl Boyer III, the first chairman of the city of Santa Clarita Formation Committee in 1986. Boyer discusses the effort to form a city and the challenges of setting it up.
Legacy | Birth of a City with Councilman Carl Boyer III
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley awarded $16,000 in scholarships and awards at its annual Awards Celebration, held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons.
Zonta Club of SCV Holds Annual Scholarship Awards Celebration
Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) has announced that she has joined a coalition of lawmakers and concerned parents to urge the rejection of AB 84, which would require increased oversight of charter schools.
Valladares Joins Coalition Opposed to Charter School Bill
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees took the next steps to move forward with developing the College of the Canyons Advanced Technology Center at its regular board meeting held on Wednesday, July 16.
COC Board Commits to Build Advanced Technology Center on Valencia Campus
Golden Oak Adult School announced that its fall 2025 semester will begin on Monday, Aug. 18, and online registration is now open for a wide array of courses designed to support career advancement, personal enrichment and academic achievement.
Golden Oak Adult School Fall Semester Registration Now Open
Green Santa Clarita wants to remind you that, if you have bulky trash items, such as furniture, appliances, tree branches, scrap wood, sod and tires, you can dispose of them for free either by pickup or drop-off, whether your residence is single-family of multi-family.
Get Rid of Bulky Items for Free
The Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub is a one-stop shop for promoting volunteerism in the community. It connects local non-profits and volunteers who want to offer their time, skills and talents to a good cause.
Volunteer Hub: Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Caltrans has announced that daytime lane reductions are scheduled on northbound and southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) between Lake Hughes Road and two miles north of Templin Highway, starting Monday, July 21, for pavement rehabilitation.
July 21-25: Castaic Area I-5 Lane Reductions
1928 - L.A. City makes first payment on death & disability claim arising from St. Francis Dam disaster [report]
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Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates in collaboration with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will host "Books & Hikes," to discuss Amy Tan's "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," 8 a.m. Sunday, July 27 at the Acorn Amphitheater.
July 27: ‘Books & Hikes’ at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
The Paseo Club will host its Summer Nights Party, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 19.
July 19: Summer Nights Party at the Paseo Club
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, (D-Chatsworth) has announced that more than a dozen bills from her 2025 legislative package are advancing through the State Senate.
Schiavo’s Legislation Moves Forward in the State Senate
Valencia Town Center will host its Back to School Bash, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the lower level of the mall near H&M.
Aug. 9: Back to School Bash at Valencia Town Center
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, is now recruiting for fall interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. and California offices. Whitesides represents the CA-27th Congressional District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Fall Interns Sought for Whitesides’ California, Washington D.C. Offices
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