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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Princess Employees Help Build Home for Hero
Friday, Sep 13, 2013

To mark the National Day of Service, nearly 100 employees from the cruise industry volunteered Thursday with Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys to build a house for a veteran in the Southern California area. Volunteers from three Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) member...

Nov. 9: Habitat Breaking Ground for SCV Veterans Housing
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013

Interested in a Veteran’s Day opportunity for your organization? Join us for a very special ground breaking opportunity and BBQ for the troops! Saturday, November 9th At the newest Habitat site on Centre Pointe Pkwy in Santa Clarita Expected attendance is more than...

SCV Veteran Family in Need of Immediate Help
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

[HFH] – We have a highly needy veteran family that will be moving into our Chase Bank donated house this Friday. Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Family is currently staying in a homeless shelter in Downtown L.A. and does not have normal kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom accommodations that our...

Council Gives Thumbs-Up to Veterans Housing Project
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013

Santa Clarita City Council members approved a first-of-its-kind housing project with a unanimous vote Tuesday at City Hall. The Habitat for Heroes project is a unique program that offers homes at below-market cost to veterans returning from their service. “One of the reasons that we’re doing this...

Planners Say Yes to Habitat Housing for Veterans
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013

The Habitat for Humanity people will have to dig some holes in the ground first – but at a discounted cost of less than $5,000, that’s not a big deal when you’re talking about building 87 affordable homes for returning military veterans and their families. The Santa Clarita Planning...

Local Habitat Leaders Discuss Plans for 2013
Monday, Jan 28, 2013

Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys’ special program Habitat for Heroes has big plans for 2013, organization officials said Monday. “We are very excited about this collaboration with Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valley because it will allow veterans in the Santa...

McKeon Visits Saugus ‘Habitat for Heroes’ Family
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon stopped by the Saugus home of war veteran Joshua Murphy and his wife Windie who were selected as the first recipients of the Habitat for Heroes Brush With Kindness program where scores of volunteers painted, put in new landscape, new appliances, new carpet and weatherized...

Habitat Helpers Rehab First Veteran’s Home
Sunday, Nov 6, 2011

Homeowner Joshua Murphy Neighbors on normally peaceful Magnolia Glen Drive in Saugus woke up Saturday to armies of volunteers invading their block. Football teams, ROTC students, members of youth leadership groups, bikers wearing black leather – their full-sized American flags proudly waving as they...

Habitat-SCV to Rehab Homes for Military Veterans
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011

Santa Clarita Valley’s civilian veteran population exceeds 10,000, according to recent Census data.  Another report reveals the area is home to a disproportionally high number of veterans — more than 700 — from Iraq and Afghanistan.  It has been well documented that many of them return...

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In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.
May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School
California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.
May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public
Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.
Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase
Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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 April 24
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