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1983 - U.S. release of John Carpenter's "Christine;" blew up fake gas station in Valencia [watch scene (R)]

Christine gas station explosion in Valencia

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April 5: Free HHW, E-Waste Disposal at COC

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the College of the Canyons Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. This event will take place in the south parking lot of the college. The city of Santa Clarita...

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Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers

Friday, Nov 22, 2024

Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers, or save them for drop off at the next mobile Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste...

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Oct. 12: Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste Recycling Event in Val Verde

Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will be holding a free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event for Val Verde, Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will be held at Val Verde Park, which is located at 30300 Arlington Street, Val Verde, 91384. Note: Please do...

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Nov. 11: Free Hazardous Waste, E-Waste Collection

Thursday, Nov 9, 2023

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will be holding a free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event for Santa Clarita residents Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Val Verde Park. The park is located at 30300 Arlington Street in Val Verde. The collection event is an easy...

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Oct. 21: Free Hazardous Waste, E-Waste Collection

Thursday, Oct 19, 2023

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will be holding a free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event for Santa Clarita residents Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the south parking lot of College of the Canyons, Valencia campus. The collection event is a free and easy...

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Transitioning to Burrtec: What You Need to Know

Monday, May 22, 2023

Beginning July 1, all single-family and multi-family households in the city of Santa Clarita will transition from Waste Management to Burrtec Waste Industries for all waste services. This means that after June 30, all residential services previously provided by Waste Management will automatically be...

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Oct. 22: Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste Recycling Event in Val Verde

Thursday, Oct 20, 2022

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts will be holding a free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event for Val Verde, Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will be held at Val Verde Park, which is located at 30300 Arlington Street,...

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City, County Partner to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022

Click photo to enlarge flyer. Household Hazardous Waste are items like paint, pesticide and electronic waste; however, there are many other household items that may seem non-toxic, but are very harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Items including pool chemicals, household cleaners,...

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April 9: Free Drive-thru Hazardous Waste, E-waste Collection Event

Friday, Mar 25, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita welcomes residents to dispose of their unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at the free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will take place in the south parking lot at the College of the Canyons...

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April 9: Too Toxic to Trash Hazardous Waste Round-up

Friday, Mar 18, 2022

Green Santa Clarita will host a Too Toxic to Trash household hazardous waste and e-waste drive-thru collection event at College of the Canyons on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the South Parking Lot at COC, Parking Lot 14 at Rockwell Canyon Road and University Center...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 9) 1983 - U.S. release of John Carpenter's "Christine;" blew up fake gas station in Valencia [watch scene (R)]	Explore ARTree Classes, Workshops this Winter There are still spots available for winter workshops and classes at ARTree Community Arts Center.	Dec. 9: City Council to Hold Special Meeting The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a Special Meeting in closed session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.	Dec. 10: Hart Board Organizational Meeting, Financing Authority Meeting The Board of Trustees of the William S. Hart Union School District will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. This will be the annual organizational meeting for the Hart Board to elect new board officers.	Dec. 9: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert for Tuesday, Dec. 9, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley, Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.	CSUN Makes The Hollywood Reporter’s List of Top 20 Music Schools Once again, The Hollywood Reporter has named California State University, Northridge one of the top 20 music schools in the world.
Dec. 10: SUSD Board Meets for School Property Negotiation A Special Meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10.	Dec. 11 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.	CDPH Issues Warning of Amatoxin Poisoning Linked to Wild, Foraged Mushrooms The California Department of Public Health is issuing an advisory following a recent outbreak of amatoxin poisoning linked to the consumption of wild, foraged mushrooms.	Lady Mustangs’ Season Ends in Sioux City The Master's University women's volleyball team needed a win in the final match of pool play to keep its season alive. It fell short in four sets.	Dec. 8-14: Seven Productions Filming in SCV The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of seven productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Dec. 8 to Sunday, Dec. 14.	Mission Opera Presents ‘Amahl and The Night Visitors’ Mission Opera will present a production of “Amahl And The Night Visitors” at various locations in and around the Santa Clarita Valley.
Miner’s Late-Game Heroics Lift TMU Over Ottawa Quincy Phillips had 22 points and Brayden Miner drained a three-pointer in the final minute to lift TMU over OUAZ and win its first GSAC game by a score of 75-72 on Thursday, Dec. 4 in Santa Clarita.	Lady Mustangs Open GSAC Play in Dominant Fashion The Master's University women's basketball team took down the OUAZ Spirit in dominant fashion in their GSAC opener, 75-40 Thursday, Dec. 4 in Santa Clarita.	Canyons Offensive Lineman TJ Taylor Signs with University of Illinois College of the Canyons sophomore tackle TJ Taylor has signed with the University of Illinois after earning unanimous all-league honors while anchoring the Cougars' offensive line in 2025.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 8) 1941 - Julius Dietzmann family of Castaic arrested as German enemy aliens [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 7) 1921 - William S. Hart (57) marries actress Winifred Westover (23) [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 6) 1864 - Actor William S. Hart born in Newburgh, New York [Hart Index]
West Coast Health Alliance Recommends Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns The West Coast Health Alliance strongly supports that hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose of the vaccine given within 24 hours of birth for newborns weighing at least 4 pounds, 7 ounces, followed by completion of the vaccine series.	Los Angeles County Sees Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has credited the combined efforts of law enforcement, public health leaders, educators and community advocates, along with his office’s sustained campaign to expose the dangers of fentanyl, for driving a historic 22 percent decline in overdose and poisoning deaths across Los Angeles County.	Dec. 14: Sidewalk Poetry 2026 Deadline to Submit Poets, dreamers and storytellers, the deadline for the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Project is on Sunday, Dec. 14.	Dec. 7: Bring Pets for Free Photos with Santa at Locale Studios Rock Bottom Media and JMV Productions will host free photos with Santa for the whole family including pets, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Locale Studios.	Dec. 11: ‘Artmas: After Dark, After Hours’ Popup Art Show in Old Town Newhall Weird Gallery presents Artmas: After Dark, After Hours, a student‑led art show featuring College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts students.	Holiday Magic Lights Up Central Park The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park.