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SCV Council PTA to Host Hart District Candidates Forum
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

The Santa Clarita Valley Council PTA will host a candidates forum for the upcoming William S. Hart Union High School District governing board election on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The forum will be held in the multipurpose room at Valencia Valley Elementary School, 23601 Carrizo Drive. This...

Hart District Accepting Bids For Centre Pointe Property
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2014

[News Release] – The Hart School District has published and posted public notices requesting sealed proposals for purchase of District Office property. Two district-owned properties have been open for bids since April 2, 2014. The Hart School District Governing Board resolved its intention to...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, December 12, 2013
Thursday, Dec 12, 2013

In this episode: The Santa Clarita man accused of murdering his wife and sister this week is being held in lieu of $1 million bail; Steve Sturgeon is named President of the Hart District Governing Board. Also: Owners of El Trocadero in Newhall are celebrating their 15 year anniversary; Two of the three...

Sturgeon Outlines Goals as 2014 Hart Board President

[KHTS] – Hart district officials met for their annual organizational meeting Wednesday, naming their new governing board for 2014, as well as swearing in the newest member of the board and finalizing the deal for the district’s new office. “Its an exciting year ahead,” said Steve Sturgeon,...

Bio: New Hart School Board Member Robert Hall
Monday, Oct 21, 2013

Parent and community activist Robert Hall was named to the Hart School District Governing Board last week, filling an open seat on the board, following the resignation of Chris Fall in August. Hall will be sworn in at the annual organizational meeting on Dec. 11, 2013 for a four-year term. Hall has resided...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, October 17, 2013
Thursday, Oct 17, 2013

In this episode: Advanced Bionics Human Resources Director Robert Hall is appointed to the Hart School District Governing board; Another school board is looking for guidance from the state on whether it can end the lingering matter of a board seat that’s been vacant for several months. Also: A string...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

In this episode: The City of Santa Clarita celebrates its accomplishments during the annual State of the City luncheon; The Hart school board is interviewing 12 candidates to fill an open seat on the board. Also: A Palmdale man was found guilty Wednesday for robbing a Newhall Bank back in May of this...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013

In this episode: Twelve residents are vying for an open seat on the Hart School District Governing Board;  Santa Clarita City Council members unanimously approved a funding switch to fix an improper land buy made last year. Also: Both directions of Interstate 5 were shut down in Sun Valley after rain...

12 Want Chris Fall’s Hart Board Seat; Selection Oct. 16
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013

The Hart School District Governing Board is holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, and will interview and fill the board seat vacated by Chris Fall, who resigned and declined to serve a second term. The public meeting will be at 3 p.m. in the District Boardroom. The selected candidate will...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, October 3, 2013
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

In this episode: An agreement has been ratified by the Hart district’s governing board between the district and the Teacher’s Union; Attorney General Kamala Harris says our state has a truancy crisis. Also: Drivers were stopped at random Thursday in Newhall so state employees could test their vehicle...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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