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1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
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Garcia Bill Would Defund Bullet Trains
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024

U.S. Rep  Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita,  has introduced H.R. 9308, the “No Frankenrail Act,” to pull federal funds for high-speed rail projects. This bill aims to cut off funding for any high-speed rail project that hasn’t laid a single mile of track after a decade of federal support. “After...

Landmark Agreements Signed for High Speed Rail Project in Palmdale
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024

Leaders from various powerful unions gathered by the clock tower at the Palmdale Transportation Center to celebrate a big milestone for the multimillion High Desert Corridor High Speed Rail Project. The project is often referred to as a “connector” high-speed rail project by the agency overseeing...

High-Speed Rail Extends Public Comment Period for the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022

The California High-Speed Rail Authority  is extending the public review period for the Palmdale to Burbank Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement an additional 30 days to Dec. 1, 2022. The draft environmental document for the more than 30-mile segment connecting the Antelope...

California High-Speed Rail Releases Draft Environmental Document for Palmdale to Burbank Section
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the draft environmental document for the more than 30-mile segment between Palmdale and Burbank in Southern California. “The release of this draft environmental document underscores the momentum taking place with this transformational project,”...

State and Federal Government Restore Nearly $1 Billion in Funding to the High-Speed Rail Project
Friday, Jun 11, 2021

By Matthew Renda (CN) — California’s high-speed rail project got a much-needed boost Friday when the federal government agreed to restore nearly $1 billion in grant funding for the embattled infrastructure project. The U.S. Department of Transportation came to a settlement with the state of California...

High-Speed Rail Extends EIR Review Period for Burbank-L.A. Section to Aug. 31
Friday, Jul 31, 2020

The California High-Speed Rail Authority on Friday extended the public review period for the Burbank to Los Angeles Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement an additional 31 days to Aug. 31, 2020, bringing the total comment period to 94 days. In consideration of limitations caused...

California Lawmakers Slam High-Speed Rail Head
Thursday, May 28, 2020

By Matthew Renda (CN) — The CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority had to take on all comers during an oversight hearing in the state assembly on Wednesday afternoon. Brian Kelly, the head of the rail authority, heard it from assemblymembers on both sides of the aisle, who were unsparing...

High-Speed Rail Authority to Release Draft EIR for First Segment into NorCal
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020

SACRAMENTO – The California High-Speed Rail Authority is releasing the first project-level Draft Environmental Document for a project section in Northern California. The document, which covers the 90-mile extent of the 145-mile San Jose to Merced Project Section from Scott Boulevard in Santa Clara...

Feds Cancel Nearly $1 Billion for California High-Speed Train
Friday, May 17, 2019

By Martin Macias Jr. The Trump administration said Thursday it would pull nearly a billion dollars in federal funding for California’s much-maligned high-speed rail project, terminating an agreement that previously awarded the Golden State another $2.5 billion for the plan. The move is a major setback...

California Bullet-Train Agency Eyes Central Valley-Only Service, for Now
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019

By Matthew Renda The California High-Speed Rail Authority indicated Tuesday it is likely to recommend approval of interim rail service connecting Central Valley cities before expanding the service to Los Angeles and San Francisco as funding becomes available. “Our early train operator has indicated...

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No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2024/25 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11 during the regular meetomg pf the Hart District Board of Trustees.
Hart District Teachers of the Year Honored by Governing Board
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth annual Health & Wellness Forum - The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Oct. 17: Health & Wellness Forum The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage
You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots.
Ken Striplin | The Green Revolution in Santa Clarita’s Energy Practices
The Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon will be at Valencia Heritage Park, Sunday, Oct. 13 starting at 8 a.m.
Oct. 13: Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is hosting “Spooktacular”, a Halloween-themed art exhibition, at the TAADAA Art Gallery, Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Sept. 14-Oct. 27: ‘Spooktacular Art Show’ at the TAADAA Art Gallery
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAIN Theater, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 2:  Santa Clarita Arts Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for cross-connection control and hydraulic research for being a charter member.
SCV Water Honored as Charter Member of USC Foundation
The MAIN in collaboration with Eclipse Theatre Los Angeles will host Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN to Present ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a Car and Bike Show Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the lodge in Canyon Country.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Car, Bike Show, Chili Cook-off
Oak Creek Corrals 20th anniversary celebration will include a Fundraiser Jamboree for the Horse 2 Heart Non-Profit organization.
Sept. 14: Oak Creek Corral Fundraiser Jamboree for Horse 2 Heart
Grab your passport one more time because the Celebrate series is wrapping up the 2024 season on Friday, Sept. 13 6-9 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Sept. 13: Celebrate Germany in Last Series Event of Season
Calidoeni Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced her 15 bill Legislative Package has successfully passed through both houses of the Legislature and is now headed to the Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for final approval.
Schiavo’s 15 Bill Legislative Package Advances to the Governor’s Desk
1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
Hart auditorium
California State  Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is urging residents to prepare an emergency evacuation plan as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire and several other wildfires continue to pose a serious threat to High Desert and foothill communities.
Scott Wilk | Stressing the Critical Need For Wildfire Preparedness
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is asking for the public’s help identifying an unidentified female who was found deceased on Aug. 11, 2024 in the area of 9400 block of Sierra Highway in the city of Agua Dulce.
LASD Homicide Bureau is Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying a Deceased Female Found in Agua Dulce
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is calling for donations today to support students, families, and educators in light of a rash of wildfires taking place throughout the State of California.
Statewide Fundraising Effort to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
The Valley Industry Association will host the first of three Candidate Forum series on Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Dianne Van Hook University Center, Room 258, located at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Ayala, Burkhart, Jepsen to Appear at VIA Candidate Forum
Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion declaring this week as Arts Education Week in Los Angeles County. 
Barger Promotes Arts Education Week in L.A. County
As we approach the November 2024 elections, the importance of informed voting cannot be overstated. The choices we make at the ballot box will shape the future of our city, state and nation. Yet, in an era where soundbites often substitute for substantive discussion, how can voters truly grasp the complexities of the issues at hand?
Teresa Todd | The Value of Dialogue
College of the Canyons is one of only two community colleges in the nation to have been named a 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation recipient by the U.S. Department of Energy.
College of the Canyons Earns Prestigious DOE Zero Energy Design Designation
Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is pleased to recognize Canyon Country-based Bagel Boyz and its owner, Lance Takao, as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month.
Wilk Honors Bagel Boyz as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month
The Santa Clarita Valley's high school Foothill League varsity football teams will wind up their non-league schedules this week and the results so far are a mixed bag.
Foothill League Football Teams Enter Last Week of Non-league Play
Harvest Moon: A Gathering benefiting The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes, now with special guest John Mayer. 
Oct. 5: John Mayer Joins Harvest Moon 2024 at The Painted Turtle
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