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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Former Cougar Jacob Lopez Makes MLB debut with Tampa Bay
Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023

Former College of the Canyons standout pitcher Jacob Lopez made his Major League Baseball debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, Aug. 14, pitching the final three innings of his new club’s 10-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Lopez, who attended Saugus High School before...

San Francisco Giants Sign Former COC Pitcher Jacob Lopez
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director Former College of the Canyons pitcher Jacob Lopez has signed a professional contract with San Francisco Giants weeks after the club drafted the southpaw during last month’s Major League Baseball first-year player draft. The news was first reported...

Awards Keep Coming for Cougars Jacob Lopez and Calvin Estrada
Friday, Jun 1, 2018

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director College of the Canyons sophomores Calvin Estrada and Jacob Lopez continue to garner postseason honors for their respective performances at the plate and on the mound, with the duo both picking up All-State and All-Region honors and Lopez being named an...

Cougars KO Citrus in 10-0 Home Win
Friday, Apr 13, 2018

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director College of the Canyons starting pitcher Jacob Lopez struck out a career-high 14 batters and the Cougars clubbed 17 hits to clip conference rival Citrus College 10-0 on Thursday. The win was the fourth in a row for Canyons (21-11, 10-3) and came on a cold...

Cougars Blank AVC 7-0 Behind 7 Strong Innings from Lopez
Friday, Apr 6, 2018

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director College of the Canyons lefthander Jacob Lopez recorded 12 strikeouts over seven near-flawless innings and the Cougars pounded out 15 runs to blank visiting Antelope Valley College 7-0 at Cougar Field on Thursday. Canyons (18-11, 7-3) evened its three-game...

Cougars Take Third Straight 9-4 Over Allan Hancock
Friday, Feb 9, 2018

Story and photo by Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director The College of the Canyons Cougars men’s baseball team picked up a 9-4 victory over visiting Allan Hancock College on Thursday, capitalizing on a five-run seventh inning to break open a tie ballgame and win the team’s third straight...

COC Southpaw Jacob Lopez Earns Player of the Week Honors
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director College of the Canyons sophomore left-hander Jacob Lopez has been named the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association Southern California Pitcher of the Week for the period running Jan. 25-28. Lopez was stellar in his season-opening start...

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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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