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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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July 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period For Independence Day Weekend Begins
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022

Independence Day is on a Monday this year, resulting in a three-day weekend for many and a likely increase in vehicles traveling California’s roadways. The California Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that driving too fast is not only illegal, but the leading cause of traffic fatalities. To help...

CHP to Observe Maximum Enforcement Period Independence Day Weekend
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2021

Fourth of July weekend can bring traveling motorists across California including the Santa Clarita Valley, California Highway Patrol is telling drivers they will observe a maximum enforcement period to crack down on speed violations. The MEP will Begin at 6:01 p.m. on Fri, July 2, through 11:59 p.m....

City Officials Remind Residents All Fireworks Are Illegal In Santa Clarita

Before the festivities of Independence Day begin the city of Santa Clarita is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal to use and possess within the community. Mayor Bill Miranda was joined by City Councilmembers, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department, the Los...

City Announces Fourth Of July Patriotic Tour For 2021
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

After months of shutdowns, Santa Clarita is celebrating this year’s Independence Day with the Fourth of July Patriotic Tour. This is an opportunity for residents and businesses to use their creativity to design a patriotic display of red, white and blue. From bunting displayed on awnings and windowsills,...

July 3-5: CHP Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period
Friday, Jun 28, 2019

SACRAMENTO – This Independence Day holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol will work to keep the roadways safe during its Maximum Enforcement Period from July 3-5. The CHP’s Fourth of July weekend MEP will begin at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July...

Waste Management Issues Reminder for 4th of July Holiday Schedule
Thursday, Jun 20, 2019

Waste Management’s service for residential trash, recycling, and green waste pick-up, as well as bin service for multi-family customers will be delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday customers due to the observance of Independence Day. All Waste Management operations will be closed on Thursday,...

Participants Putting on Final Touches for SCV Fourth of July Parade
Tuesday, Jul 3, 2018

Eleven-year-old Kate Readmond of Newhall and her twin siblings, 8-year-olds Liam and Erin, assist in the final preparations of a home-made paper mache dinosaur, which is part of the July 4th parade float of the Newhall Church of the Nazarene. The NewNaz float celebrates the church’s upcoming Vacation...

Map of Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade Route Released
Monday, Jun 12, 2017

Santa Clarita’s 2017 4th of July Parade is set to start on Main Street in Old Town Newhall at 9 a.m. on Independence Day, and the route map is now available online. This year, brothers Andre and Renaud Veluzat, owners of the famed Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios and longtime hosts of the Santa...

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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
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
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