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Democrats Derail Wilk’s Rail Defunding Bill
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015

Two bills taking aim at the state’s high speed rail plan were shot down Monday on a straight party-line vote in the Assembly Transportation Committee. Assembly Bill 6 and AB 1138 both sought to derail the state’s high-speed rail plans. AB 6, introduced by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita,...

What About Water?
Friday, Apr 17, 2015

In times past, the amount of time between a housing project’s approval and the start of construction was someplace from 15 to 18 months. Then came the lawsuits from various environmental groups, and the time from approval to construction is someplace from 10 to 15 years. In a few cases in the SCV nearly...

Free Gift and Duct Tape
Thursday, Apr 16, 2015

Every once in a while I hear or see an advertisement that makes me wonder just how dumb some folks think we are in this country. There is a teeth whitening commercial that promises to get your teeth at least two shades whiter in a day and seven shades in a week. So here is my question: How much is a...

Wilk Bill Clears 1st Hurdle; Would Force High-Speed Rail Authority to Hold Open Meetings
Thursday, Apr 9, 2015

A bill by Assemblyman Scott Wilk that would stop the California High-Speed Rail Authority from taking advantage of a loophole that allows them to hold closed-door meetings without public involvement passed unanimously out of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee. “The California High-Speed...

High-speed Rail Reps to Meet in Santa Clarita Tuesday
Thursday, Feb 26, 2015

[KHTS] – California High Speed Rail Authority officials are planning to meet with Santa Clarita Valley, Palmdale, Acton and Agua Dulce leaders, officials said. “These meetings are with representatives of various communities along the proposed alignments in the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section,”...

Gold-domed Manure

“Just drive through the main gate of Hart Park and turn left before Hart Hall. Yes, you get off the paved road and enter a time warp – Heritage Junction.” The SCV Historical Society has to get some better signs to direct folks “Off the Paved Road.” I’m working on that. It seems folks...

Fast-track Nonsense
Thursday, Feb 12, 2015

“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it the superficial appearance of being right.” – Thomas Paine   I’ve just finished reading a commentary in the Valley Sun a newspaper of La Canada written by Dan Richard, chairman of the California High Speed Rail Authority Board. He attempts...

Feb. 26: Town Hall Meeting on Future of Regional Transportation
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015

The San Fernando Valley Council of Governments along with Move LA will host the Imagining Our Transportation Future Town Hall meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Valley Municipal Building, located at 14410 Sylvan Street in Van Nuys. The Town Hall meeting will examine important...

High-Speed Rail Chief Tours Possible SCV Alignments
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015

Acting on an invitation last fall from Mayor Marsha McLean, California High Speed Rail Authority Chairman of the Board of Directors Dan Richard joined McLean and Councilmember TimBen Boydston, both members of the City’s Ad-Hoc High Speed Transportation sub-committee, for a tour of two proposed rail...

Fight’s Coming
Friday, Jan 16, 2015

There is going to be a fight. A really ugly, knock-down, drag-out, gutter-crawling fight. It is going to be between some of the folks in the lesser valley to our south, and us here in the SCV. This fight is going to be a doozy. Yep. You’ve got my word on it. Bare knuckles for as many rounds in the...

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2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]
Don Mullally
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post
NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.
Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball
On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center will host the Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bella Vida in the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Oct. 19: Circle of Hope Seas the Day Afternoon Tea
With one group of Mustangs cross-country athletes having already competed on Friday night, Sept. 20, at the Larry Young Classic in Columbia, Mo. (where the men and the women both won the team titles), a second group of The Master's University men's and women's cross-country teams raced against top competition at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Riverside, Calif.
TMUXC Doubles Up Weekend’s Success, Men Place Second at UCR Invitational
1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the start of construction for the upgrades and enhancements to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Oct. 2: City to Start Upgrading Old Orchard Park
The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season,  "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".
Sept. 28: Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Fall Shows
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award by the International Association of Assessment Officers, the preeminent global organization that is the standard bearer for assessment administration and property tax policy.
County Assessor’s Jobs Program Wins Top Award
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
Update: LOCATED LASD Seeks Public Help to Find At-Risk Missing Person
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 Sept. 25
A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for Christopher Hubbart, known as the "Pillowcase Rapist,"  scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Hollywood Courthouse, will not be relocated to the Antelope Valley.
Court Won’t Move AV Sex Offender’s Hearing to AV
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1. The special meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building.
Oct. 1: SCV Water Holds Regular Board Meeting
California State University, Northridge, is home to the International Guitar Research Archives, one of the largest guitar-related archives in the world.
CSUN Houses Major Guitar Music Research Archive
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of Panorama City.
Health Officials Probing Nearby Case of Dengue Fever
The Valencia High School Marching Band & Color Guard is pleased to announce RAGNAROK, a Western Band Association SoCal Marching Band Clinic taking place on Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 5: Valencia High to Host RAGNAROK Marching Band Clinic
1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]
Clampitt fire
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