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1941 - Rose (stagecoach) Station at bottom of Grapevine dedicated as California Historical Landmark [story]
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Why Newhall Ranch is Good for SCV
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2017

On Tuesday, the LA County Board of Supervisors re-approved the first two communities of Newhall Ranch, Mission Village and Landmark Village. This marks a major accomplishment for the project, and creates tremendous economic development opportunities for the Santa Clarita Valley. This project will be...

SCVEDC: Turning Jobs Into Career Pathways
Thursday, Apr 14, 2016

Holly Schroeder This election year has brought us a paradox. Judging from the unemployment rate, we are almost at full employment in many parts of the nation, including the Santa Clarita Valley. However, American voters are showing clear signs of being anxious about their jobs. This anxiety reflects...

3 Added to Hospital Foundation Board
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016

Myles McNamara The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation is proud to welcome Myles McNamara, Nick Mitchell and Holly Schroeder to its 2016 Board of Directors. “We are very grateful to have these three, committed individuals join our Board of Directors,” said Marlee Lauffer, president of the Foundation....

California’s Not So Bad
Thursday, Dec 17, 2015

Holly Schroeder I hear it every day: California is a tough place to do business. Some would say the worst. Sometimes I think we just believe the stories and reputation without thinking about it analytically. Data tells another story, or at least adds more perspective and insight than the oft-quoted soundbite. California...

EDC: Santa Clarita is Economical Place to Do Business
Thursday, Jul 16, 2015

Holly Schroeder With no gross receipts tax or business tax, Santa Clarita remains the cost-effective alternative for businesses in Los Angeles County. SCVEDC recently analyzed the results of the 2014 Kosmont-Rose Institute “Cost of Doing Business Study” and updated its cost comparison with...

SCV Business Leaders Organize Trade Trip to China
Thursday, Mar 27, 2014

Santa Clarita business leaders are planning a trip to China with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to discuss the expansion of business relationships. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. organized the “trade mission” to Shenzhen, China, and Hong Kong, so Santa Clarita...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, October 18, 2013
Friday, Oct 18, 2013

In this episode: For the past eight years she’s run the local chapter of the Building Industry Association and this week Holly Schroeder was named the SCV Newsmaker of the Week; City leaders want to know what you’d like to see at the center of the Old Town Newhall roundabout. Also: On Saturday...

BIA’s Holly Schroeder Taking Helm of Local EDC
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013

Holly Schroeder The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced this week that Holly Schroeder has accepted the position of President /CEO of the organization. Schroeder, a Valencia resident, led the Los Angeles and Ventura Chapter of the Building Industry Association over the past...

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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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