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1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]
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Simple Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Thursday, Dec 8, 2016

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health–Public Health–offers these useful tips for keeping in good health and positive spirits during this holiday season. These tips provide simple yet powerful actions people can do to help make the holiday season healthier and more enjoyable. “Let...

FDA Warns of Dangers of Raw Dough
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

Eating raw dough or batter — whether it’s for bread, cookies, pizza or tortillas — could make you and your kids sick. According to Jenny Scott, a senior advisor in FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, the bottom line for you and your kids is don’t eat raw dough. Even though...

Holiday Health Tips for Santa Clarita Residents
Friday, Dec 18, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley residents can help keep themselves and their families healthy this holiday season by following a few tips from a Santa Clarita physician. High holiday stress levels can have a negative impact on health, so Dr. Rochelle Feldman of Prima Pediatrics recommends residents do a few things...

New Campaign Promotes Women’s Health
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health encourages women, especially mothers, to keep personal health a priority. Public Health’s Office of Women’s Health launched a campaign to promote the Women’s Health Hotline and remind mothers to take care of their own health needs, in addition...

Samuel Dixon Center Reaching Out to Community
Monday, Mar 31, 2014

[News Release] – Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. (SDFHC) is close to its 35th year of service. It is truly remarkable what one idea can turn into! As you know, we provide primary health care services to the underprivileged of the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. The need is greater than...

Can Your Pet Prevent a Heart Attack?

Yes, pets may help their humans prevent having a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Now, those of us who have pets in Santa Clarita hardly need a scientist to tell us that our pets’ unconditionally enthusiastic greetings and loyalty are good for our hearts. Still, it’s good...

Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012

A lawsuit against Sunrise Sterling Canyon Assisted Living of Valencia alleging elder abuse, neglect and wrongful death was filed Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court by the family of former resident Loretta R. Hooker. The lawsuit relates to the events leading up to her death on August 24,...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

California’s infant mortality rate has reached a record low, announced Dr. Ron Chapman, state health officer and director of the California Department of Public Health. In 2010, the most recent year data are available, the rate was 4.7 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, down from 4.9 infant deaths...

Thursday, May 17, 2012

The SCV Senior Center will host four free Health Education and Wellness lectures throughout  June.  Each of the lectures will begin at 1 p.m. in rooms A-1 and A-2 at the SCV Senior Center located at 22900 Market Street in Newhall.   June 6 – “Senior Home Ownership, Mortgages and Loan Information,”...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson on Tuesday urged parents of students entering the seventh grade to vaccinate their children to protect them against whooping cough, as required by California law. “I call on all parents to act as soon as possible and ensure their children...

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The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, beginning with a special closed meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Nov. 12: Saugus Speedway Project, Garbage Fees, on City Council Agenda
Want to make a difference in your community? Gather your friends and family for a rewarding day of giving back at the city of Santa Clarita’s Community Beautification Day in Saugus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-noon for this cleanup and beautification day.
Nov. 23: Community Beautification Day
The California Department of Transportation announced northbound overnight lane reductions on Interstate 5 from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway, near the Whitaker Sand Shed, north of Castaic Wednesday night, Nov. 13 through Friday night, Nov. 15 for asphalt and concrete paving and box culvert construction.
Nov. 13-15: NB I-5 Lane Reductions Continue in Castaic Area
Step into a world of holiday fun! The city of Santa Clarita will partner with Metrolink to offer Santa Clarita residents a new, unique and festive activity this holiday season.
Dec. 15: Inaugural Metrolink Holiday Express Train
Each year the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with economist Dr. Mark Schniepp, releases the Economic Outlook Book.
2024 Economic Outlook Book Available From SCVEDC
College of the Canyons professors Katie Coleman and Mehgen Andrade will deliver the scholarly presentation “Behind Bars: Forfeiting our Children” 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Nov. 21: COC Scholarly Presentation Will Explore Juvenile Incarceration
1977 - Castaic residents vote 168-54 to withdraw 7th-8th grades from Hart District, making CUSD K-8 [story]
vote tally
The close race for Santa Clarita City Council shows Patsy Ayala increasing her slim lead from yesterday over Tim Burkhart by 96 votes at the close of business Thursday, 3,469 to 3,376
The Child & Family Center has announced its Merry Mocktail Winter Wonderland Event Monday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 2: Merry Mocktail Winter Wonderland Event
All For Kids is celebrating National Adoption Month by seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Nov. 21: All For Kids Offering Virtual Orientations for National Adoption Month
Did you know that our local Santa Clarita Public Library offers passport acceptance services? Whether you’re planning a vacation, studying abroad or reconnecting with family, the Santa Clarita Public Library is here to support your journey.
Jason Gibbs | Get Your Passport at the Santa Clarita Public Library
Parents and caregivers are invited to Empowered Families Workshops hosted by the Child & Family Center’s Prevention and Outreach team in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church of Newhall beginning 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 with a workshop on Social Media and mental health.
Nov. 10: Child & Family Center, First Presbyterian Church Collab for Workshops
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. has announced that it was awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration to add new services that will include substance use disorder treatment programs.
Samuel Dixon Awarded 1.1 Million Grant for SUD Program
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will host its annual holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative has announced the "Bringing it Home" fundraiser, an exclusive wine and hors d'oeuvre event hosted by Salt Creek Grille, will be held Thursday, Nov. 21.
Nov. 21: Salt Creek Grille, Veteran Services Collaborative Host Fundraiser
The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25.
USPS Announces Holiday Mailing, Shipping Dates
1940 - William S. Hart deeds land for theater at Spruce & 11th Street to American Legion [story]
American Theater
Due to projected power shutoffs related to the current wind advisory, the Child & Family Center’s Centre Pointe Pkwy location, will be closed for in-person services beginning 5 pm Wednesday
Child & Family Center’s Centre Pointe Pkwy Location Closes Due to Power Shutoffs
Beginning Wednesday, November 13, crews will begin the construction of median modifications, paving, grinding and overlay operations along portions of McBean Parkway at Newhall Ranch Road.
Upcoming Lane Closures on McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road
The California Highway Patrol is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.  
CHP Receives Grant to Combat Adult Distracted Driving in California
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has once again recognized the city of Santa Clarita as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 "Most Business-Friendly City" award in the category of large cities (population over 60,000).
City of Santa Clarita Named 2024 Most Business-Friendly City Finalist
The County of Los Angeles is experiencing critical fire weather and is under a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag advisory from now until Friday evening. .
Animal Care and Control Urges Emergency Pet Preparedness
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability and has scheduled informational meetings for organizations interested in applying for 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant funding.
Santa Clarita Non-Profits Invited to Apply for 2025-2026 Funding Cycle
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