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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Deadline For Hart District Oversight Committee Extended
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015

[KHTS] – The application deadline to become a part of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Measure SA Citizens’ Oversight Committee has been extended to allow more applicants to submit. All completed applications must now be sent to Pam Mencuri via email by Monday, Nov. 16 at 4...

Polling Places Announced for Hart District, Newhall County Water Elections

[KHTS] – As the November elections grows closer, the polling places for the William S. Hart Union High School District and Newhall County Water District elections have been announced. Two seats are up for election for Newhall County Water District as well as the Hart School District in Trustee...

Rodriguez, Head of Hart District Construction Projects, Resigns
Thursday, Sep 10, 2015

Ben Rodriguez, chief operating officer of the William S. Hart Union High School District, has chosen not to renew his contract which was set to expire in June 2016, the district announced Thursday. The Hart School Board accepted Rodriguez’s resignation at its Wednesday might meeting. His departure...

Tool Maker Donating CNC, 3D Printing Machines to Hart District
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015

SMTCL, the world’s largest machine tool builder, will be donating machines to a few local high schools in Santa Clarita. The schools that will be receiving the machines are part of a new Career Pathways program called Advanced Technologies. The program will feature a set of courses to introduce...

Teen Dating Violence: What You Need to Know
Monday, Apr 27, 2015

The William S. Hart Union School District, in cooperation with Parent and Student Empowerment, will present “Teen Dating Violence: What YOU Need to Know” on Thursday, May 7, at Arroyo Seco Junior High School.  The program begins at 6 p.m. One in four teens will experience some form of dating violence....

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015

The cause of death for a baby girl found dead in the cab of a truck back in January has been released. Two bills have taken aim at the high speed rail plan and now those two bills have been shot down. College of the Canyons is lending a helping hand to the Hart Union School Districts Robotics Team with...

SCVTV’s Caldwell Going to Hart District as Public Affairs Officer
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2015

SCVTV Sports Director Dave Caldwell The Governing Board of the Hart School District and Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht announced the hiring of Dave Caldwell as the district’s Public Affairs Officer at Wednesday night’s board meeting. Caldwell comes to the district from SCVTV where he has...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015

A vigil for a murdered infant drew nearly 100 people to Old Orchard Park in Newhall on Tuesday night. The Santa Clarita City Council approved nearly $150,000 dollars in grants at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Three businesses in Santa Clarita awarded 5 grants to the Hart School District. The city...

d’Autremont Promoted to Canyon High Principal
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2014

The Hart School District announced the appointment of Jason d’Autremont to the position of Canyon High School Principal at the regular Hart District Governing Board meeting held on Dec. 10, 2014. He will replace Mike Kuhlman, who was promoted to assistant superintendent of education services for the...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, October 17, 2014
Friday, Oct 17, 2014

Hart district officials released maps for what our junior high and high school district might look like in future elections, if they abandon at-large votes in favor of trustee areas. Big band music fans enjoyed a special performance by the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra who performed at West Ranch...

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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
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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