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1941 - Rose (stagecoach) Station at bottom of Grapevine dedicated as California Historical Landmark [story]
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LOCAL NONPROFIT NEWS
Help the Children Teams Up with Rotary to Aid Louisiana Flood Victims
Monday, Aug 29, 2016

Help the Children and the Disaster Relief committee for Rotary District 5280 are partnering to send much needed supplies to the flood victims in Louisiana who are still in desperate need of support. Friend Ships Unlimited is assisting with recieving the much needed supplies and distributing the items in...

Help the Children Hosts Veterans Appreciation Event
Sunday, May 17, 2015

[KHTS] – 200 families of veterans were invited to the Framing Hope Veterans Appreciation Day hosted by Help The Children SCV and the Antelope Valley Saturday morning. Help the Children gave veterans and active members free home improvement supplies, such as cabinets, outdoor chairs, and outdoor...

Volunteers Sought for Multi-Charity Chili Cookoff
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2014

For the third year, two Santa Clarita Valley women are hosting the annual Chili Cook-off to benefit three local charities: Bridge to Home, Help the Children and LARC Ranch. “Right after the holidays, everyone hunkers down and tightens their belts,” said Co-chair Marcy James. “Charities take the...

Saugus Swap Meet Collecting Coats for Needy Kids, Adults
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014

While the need for warm coats has never been greater, it has also never been easier to meet this vital need in our community. The Santa Clarita Swap Meet invites area residents to join it for the fifth consecutive year in an effort to ensure that no one goes without a warm coat this winter. The Santa...

March 29: Help The Children Appreciates Veterans
Friday, Mar 14, 2014

Help The Children, in partnership with Veterans Advocacy Network, American Legion, and VFW, is presenting Veterans Appreciation Day! Veterans and Military families are invited to free music, and to shop for free home improvement items from HTC. Also participating will be a number of special guests to...

‘Help the Children’ Makes Appeal for Typhoon Relief
Monday, Dec 2, 2013

Send medical assistance to the Philippines now! That directive from our President, Roger Presgrove, was the last statement he made on behalf of Help The Children before he went home to be with the Lord, our God after his five year battle with melanoma. I want to encourage you to help us fulfill Roger’s...

An Orange Blog and a Coffee Can
Saturday, Aug 31, 2013

I can’t believe the ABCs of the Santa Clarita Valley are almost at an end – just Y and Z remain. Any guesses on what they’ll be? You’ll have to wait until next Saturday to see. I’m pausing this week to share a special challenge with you. With August drawing to a close and September just...

ABCs of the SCV: S is for Summer Meals
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013

Food insecurity and hunger are big deals to me. I am one of those people who believes no one should go hungry, especially in the United States where there is so much excess and abundance all around us, and where food waste is so common. The Santa Clarita Valley is often perceived as a well-off community,...

Help the Children Works for the SCV
Thursday, Dec 13, 2012

Residents of the  Santa Clarita Valley have heard of Help the Children. Most people hear about us through word of mouth and are not sure what to do. Help the Children offers food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and limited job information for Santa Clarita families in need. And when donations permit,...

Bring Canned Food to Farmer’s Market to Feed Hungry Kids
Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012

Andy Warhol’s art is no longer just a symbol of popular culture. It has now become part of the cry to help the hungry children of the Santa Clarita Valley as part of this week’s Farmer’s Market and Art Walk. Local non-profit organizations Help the Children and the SCV Food Pantry are dedicated...

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1941 - Rose (stagecoach) Station at bottom of Grapevine dedicated as California Historical Landmark [story]
Rose Station marker
Brad Berens, former executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center from 1991 to 2007, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in his sleep at home after a sudden illness.
Brad Berens, 74, Former Executive Director of the SCV Senior Center
1978 - Southern Pacific Saugus depot agency ends but continues as train order office; moves to Hart Park in 1980 [story]
Saugus depot
The winter edition of the city of Santa Clarita Seasons Magazine is now available to explore online.
Dec. 2: Registration Begins for Winter ‘Seasons’ Classes, Sports
The city of Santa Clarita invites teams to sign up for the Santa Clarita Valley 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football Turkey Bowl.
Nov. 22: 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football at Central Park
Visit the Santa Clarita History Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, for a photo session in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society's 125-year-old Mogul 1629 steam engine and help the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society raise money for restoration projects and programming.
Dec. 6: Santa Clarita History Center Inaugural ‘Polar Express Experience’
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host two upcoming family-friendly holiday events on Saturday, Nov. 22. The Walker Cabin Holiday Celebration will be held 4-5 p.m., followed by Movie Night at the Acorn Amphitheater, 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Placerita Canyon Walker Cabin Holiday Celebration, Movie Night
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita hosted a luncheon ceremony for "Our Community Salutes," honoring 50 post-high school military enlistees. the event honors all enlistees in all branches of the United States military.
Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita Hosts Ceremony for ‘Our Community Salutes’
A storm system is bringing rain to Los Angeles County through the weekend, and possibly into next week, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas. A Flood Watch is in effect from late Friday, Nov. 14 through the evening of Saturday, Nov. 15.
Residents in Recent Burn Areas Urged to Prepare, Stay Aware
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced a record of consistent excellence on the 2025 California School Dashboard, highlighting a year of dedicated effort across all schools to deliver on the district’s core purpose: ensuring every student is opportunity-ready.
Hart District’s New 2025 California Dashboard Results Show Excellence
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) and community members, including neighbors being made sick by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, released a critical health study and CA Hot Landfill Map at a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 13, demonstrating the urgent need for strong updated methane regulations by the California Air Resources Board to prevent future landfill disasters.
Schiavo, Residents Release Chiquita Critical Health Study, CA Hot Landfill Map
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition” on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch.
Castaic Student Art Exhibit at Old Town Newhall Library
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies will be spreading holiday cheer and working to make this holiday season brighter for everyone, but they need your help.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Holds Annual Toy Drive
1935 - Voters approve $22,000 construction bond to build a bigger Saugus School. WPA kicked in another $17,181 [story]
Saugus School
Today in SCV History (Nov. 14)
Dr. Dianne Van Hook, the pioneering Chancellor who led College of the Canyons for 36 years, has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Santa Clarita Community College District.
Van Hook Sues Santa Clarita Community College District
Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions ramp closures and connector impacts from Nov. 17-21 along Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass for paving and demolition work.
Nov.17-21: Caltrans Announces I-405 Lane Reductions in Sepulveda Pass
One of the most magical times of the year in Santa Clarita is when our community gathers in Old Town Newhall for the annual Light Up Main Street celebration.
Patsy Ayala | Lighting Up Main Street with Holiday Cheer
Despite Saturday’s forecast calling for up to two inches of rain, Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPak, will still illuminate Old Town Newhall from 4 – 8 p.m. Make sure to wear rain boots and bring an umbrella to enjoy the official kick off to the holiday season here in Santa Clarita.
Rain or Shine, Come to Light Up Main Street
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for its last Business After Hours Mixer of the year, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. hosted by Dignity Memorial.
Nov. 19: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at Dignity Memorial
The California Air Resources Board has announced that data from a specialized satellite has helped resolve 10 large methane leaks at oil and gas facilities across California since May. The leaks are detected by cutting edge sensors on the Tanager-1 satellite and tracked on a new CARB dashboard.
California’s Methane Satellite Helps Stop 10 Large Leaks
Pioneer Market Holiday Gift Shop will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31924 Crown Valley Road, Acton CA, 93510.
Nov.16: Acton Pioneer Market Holiday Gift Shop
The Santa Clarita Artists Association monthly meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Northpark Clubhouse, a venue change from the Barnes & Noble Booksellers location.
Nov. 17: SCAA Features Demo by Impressionist Artist Sharon Weaver
The Hart District and Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry are partnering to offer a Food Drive 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and Food Giveaway 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 16 at Placerita Junior High School.
Nov. 15-16: Hart District, SCV Food Pantry Pop-up Food Drive, Food Giveaway
Among several important issues to be presented at the regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider steps to create a framework to end veteran homelessness in Los Angeles County.
Nov. 18: Supervisors to Consider Steps to End Veteran Homelessness
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