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1868 - Ravena post office (with one "n") established in Soledad Canyon [story]
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Schiavo Appointed Chair of Assembly Select Committee on Electric Vehicles
Thursday, Mar 9, 2023

California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced Thursday her appointment as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure, as well as the introduction of electrified roads and parking lot legislation aimed at opening new possibilities to address the growing...

City Receiving $2.6M for Traffic Improvements
Thursday, Mar 24, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita will receive approximately $2.6 million in funding for two traffic enhancement projects through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2022, which was signed by President Joe Biden on March 15, 2022. Funding will be used to address circulation and safety...

Santa Clarita City Manager’s Monthly Message – July 2021
Monday, Jul 5, 2021

Your City Hard at Work As you drive around the city of Santa Clarita, you might not focus on the smooth roads, beautifully landscaped medians or upgraded intuitive traffic lights. These systems that are often overlooked help enhance your quality of life and are part of our Capital Improvement Projects. These...

Garcia Announces $20 Million Planned for Transportation Services in District
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021

In an announcement released on Monday, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, reported that he had secured $20 million in federal funding for the district to be included in pending legislation, with some of the money heading toward the Santa Clarita Valley if the bill is approved. The House surface transportation...

Caltrans Planning 36 Hour Interstate 5 Closure in L.A., Burbank, Glendale
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close Interstate 5 in Los Angeles, Burbank and Glendale for 36 hours from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, to 2:00 a.m. Monday, April 27. Caltrans will close all lanes in both directions to provide maximum safety for motorists and workers while...

City Council Backs Bill to Restore Local Control Over Infrastructure
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019

The Santa Clarita City Council has expressed support for a federal bill that proposes to restore local control over public infrastructure specific to 5G network service. Council members voted unanimously at their last meeting of the year on Dec. 10 to stand behind S. 2012, which Sen. Dianne Feinstein,...

Infrastructure, Homeless Service Efforts Top City, County 2020 Legislative Agenda
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019

With the new year just around the corner, the Santa Clarita City Council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors each approved their 2020 state legislative agenda, highlighting priorities ranging from supporting infrastructure legislation to homeless services efforts. On Tuesday, council members...

Nov. 6: City Council Legislative Committee Special Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019

The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 2:00 p.m. Items on the agenda include the 2020 Santa Clarita Legislative Platform and overturning S. 2012, which would restore local control over public infrastructure. The meeting will take place...

Twin Two-Story Hart High Buildings Expected to Open in January
Thursday, Aug 1, 2019

Although it is the first school to have been built within the William S. Hart Union High School District, one-story classroom buildings and portables have been the tentpole infrastructure of the Hart High School campus. That is until January 2020, when the newest addition at the school — twin two-story...

Officials Issue Travel Alert for LAX Commuters
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2017

Santa Clarita’s night-time commuters might notice some slowing on the freeway in the coming weeks, due to some road construction projects, officials said Tuesday. Read complete story [here].

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All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
June 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientation on Foster Care, Adoption
City Cinemas in the Park will screen the film "The Wild Robot," Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. at Bridgeport Park.
June 27: City Cinemas in the Park Presents ‘The Wild Robot’
Finally Family Homes is thrilled to invite you to its Southern Gospel Brunch Fundraiser Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Mitchell River House in Santa Clarita.
July 19: Southern Gospel Brunch Benefiting Finally Family Homes
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Kathryn Barger is urging residents who lost their houses in the Eaton Fire to take advantage of a newly launched mortgage relief program. 
New Mortgage Relief Program Launched for Eaton Fire, Wildfire Survivors
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite all to the grand re-opening ribbon, cutting ceremony and movie night of the newly reconstructed Acorn Amphitheater 6 p.m., Saturday, June 28.
June 28: Placerita Canyon Acorn Amphitheater Grand Re-Opening
Open Wings Theater Company is proud to announce its innovative, queer interpretation of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," running weekends from June 13-27, 2025, at The Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center.
Open Wings Theater Presents Queer Interpretation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Hart High Quarterback Club will host a car show and fundraiser supporting the Hart Football Program, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. June 14 at Hart High School.
June 14: Hart High Quarterback Club Car Show, Fundraiser
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is urging residents who lost their houses in the Eaton Fire to take advantage of a newly launched mortgage relief program.
Mortgage Relief Program for Eaton Fire, Wildfire Survivors
Due to the ongoing demonstrations in the Downtown Los Angeles area, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector office will close in-person services at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 and at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 13, to keep staff and the public safe.
Through June 13: LA County Tax Collector Office Temporary Hours
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room, 1st Floor at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
June 24: Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
In light of ongoing demonstrations in and around Downtown Los Angeles, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) offices will remain closed until further notice, to prioritize the safety of staff and the public.
DCBA’s Downtown LA Office Closed Until Further Notice
1868 - Ravena post office (with one "n") established in Soledad Canyon [story]
Ravenna depot
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, June 17.
June 17: SCV Water Holds Special Board Meeting
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:
County Public Health’s Ocean Water Warning for June 11
In our efforts to improve borrower experience and avoid unnecessary fees, LA County Library will introduce an automatic renewal system which started on June 10, 2025.
LA County Library Reveals New Auto-Renewal and Overdue Notification Process
With the year-over-year inflation rate at 2.4% in May - a month when the effects of higher tariffs were starting to become more widespread, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its updated report on the Changes in Inflation by City, as well as expert commentary.
WalletHub: May 2025 Changes in Inflation by City
The Los Angeles County Probation Department commends the swift and thorough work of the District Attorney’s Office and the Department’s own Internal Affairs Bureau in investigating and charging Deputy Probation Officer Michael Solis with multiple felonies related to the alleged smuggling of alprazolam into Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall.
Chief of Probation Department Applauds Charges in Drug Smuggling Case Involving Deputy Probation Officer
The Michaels Companies, Inc. today announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of the intellectual property and private label brands of JOANN, including the development of the beloved Big Twist brands as part of the Michaels portfolio.
The Michaels Companies, Inc. Acquires JOANN Intellectual Property and Private Label Brands
SCV Water’s 2025 Annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available. This year’s report, in partnership with Los Angeles County Waterworks District #36, shows that water provided by the Agency to customers continued to meet or surpass rigorous State and Federal drinking water compliance standards in 2024. 
SCV Water Releases 2025 Annual Consumer Confidence Report
1956 - Bill Bonelli incorporates Solemint Water Co., his second of two predecessors of Santa Clarita Water Company [story]
Bonelli
The Dumas-Stenson Thespians return to The MAIN with "Connie," Thursday, June 12, thru Sunday, June 15.
June 12-15: Dumas-Stenson Thespians Return to The MAIN with ‘Connie’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a grand opening ribbon cutting at Veterinary Emergency Group ER for Pets, Wednesday, July 9 at 11:30 a.m.
July 9: VEG ER for Pets Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
Dig Deep Theatre and Santa Clarita Shakespeare presented an evening of monologues and songs to a packed house at The MAIN in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, June 4, with all proceeds benefiting the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund.
Dig Deep Theatre, Santa Clarita Shakespeare Raise Funds for Eaton Fire Relief
The California Highway Patrol has welcomed 133 new officers who completed 26 weeks of intensive training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.
CHP Expands Ranks with 133 New Officers
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