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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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April 21: Free Community Paper Shredding Event
Monday, Apr 15, 2024

Local realtor, Racquel Wilder, is hosting a free community paper shredding event Sunday, April 21, from noon to 3 p.m., in the parking lot of Congregation Beth Shalom. The event will kick off spring cleaning for the Santa Clarita Valley community. “I want to give back to the community and getting...

Sheriff’s Station Conducts Retail Theft Operation in SCV
Friday, Dec 23, 2022

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station recently worked in partnership with different retail outlets in the SCV, including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart, to conduct a retail theft operation. Businesses were monitored via surveillance in a proactive approach to stop thieves...

SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Help Locating Theft Suspects
Friday, Jun 3, 2022

Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are asking for the public’s help identifying two identity theft suspects. Around 2:45 p.m. Thursday April 21, the pictured suspects purchased approximately $500 worth of merchandise at a business at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall...

Barger Calls for Crackdown on COVID-19 Testing Fraud, Identity Theft
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has called for several county departments to work together to develop a robust plan to mitigate COVID-19 testing fraud in L.A. County. Barger tasked the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Health...

Deputies Arrest Couple in Canyon Country on Multiple Charges
Friday, Feb 21, 2020

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man and woman on multiple charges in Canyon Country late Monday night, officials reported Friday afternoon. Here’s more from the station’s social media: “On Monday, February 17, deputies were patrolling Canyon Country...

Becerra Issues Tips for Safe Tax Filing, Preparation as Deadline Draws Near
Thursday, Mar 21, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Ahead of the April 15 deadline to file income tax returns, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today Thursday tips to encourage safe tax filing and preparation, and prevent tax-related identity theft. Each year, millions of California taxpayers file their taxes and many look forward...

State AG’s Push Feds to Update Social Security Databases
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018

A bipartisan multistate coalition of 43 attorneys general including California’s have sent a letter urging the prioritization of updates to the Social Security Administration’s electronic databases and verification methods, so financial institutions can instantly check for and flag synthetic...

Deputies Wake, Arrest Couple on Drug Charges, Burglary, Warrants
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018

A man and woman were arrested on drug and burglary charges and outstanding warrants by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Monday morning. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: “Deputies wake up sleeping suspects in a vacant apartment: On Monday morning,...

Bakersfield Foursome Arrested on Multiple Charges in Castaic
Wednesday, Sep 5, 2018

A call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in a shopping center in Castaic led to the arrest of two men and two women from Bakersfield on multiple criminal charges Tuesday afternoon. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the 26800 block of The Old Road to check out a suspicious...

Sheriff’s Department Warns of New Medicare Card Scams
Friday, Aug 24, 2018

New Medicare cards are being mailed nationwide to prevent fraud and identity theft, but seniors should beware of a scam arising from the distribution of these new cards, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warned in a news release Friday. In the latest Medicare card scam, fraudsters call...

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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
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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