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2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
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Disaster Brewing
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016

Andrew G. Fried There’s an environmental disaster brewing in California, and the public is generally unaware of it. The culprit? Gov. Jerry Brown. California’s governor is pushing a piece of legislation called “Trailer Bill 707,” which seeks to increase the availability of affordable housing...

State Unveils Plan to ‘Green Up’ Freight Industry
Friday, Jul 29, 2016

In response to an Executive Order issued last year by Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.,  state agency leaders on Friday released the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan, a comprehensive document that serves as a blueprint for transforming the state’s multi-billion dollar freight transport system into...

Brown Names 7 New Judges to Superior Court
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of Maria Andrea Davalos, Dean Hansell, David E. Hizami, Lisa R. Jaskol, Andrew C. Kim, LaRonda J. McCoy and William L. Sadler to judgeships in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Davalos, 44, of Costa Mesa, has served as a deputy district attorney...

Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Signed Into Law
Monday, Apr 4, 2016

[Gov. Brown] – Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined supporters from across the state Monday in Los Angeles to sign landmark legislation that makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. “This is about economic justice, it’s...

Brown to Sign Minimum Wage Hike Into Law Monday
Friday, Apr 1, 2016

File photo [Gov. Brown] – Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. will join supporters from across the state on Monday in Los Angeles to sign landmark legislation SB 3, passed by both houses of the Legislature Wednesday, that makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage...

Brown Agrees to Phased Minimum Wage Hike Starting Jan. 1
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2016

File photo [Gov. Brown] – Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined legislators and labor leaders Monday to announce a landmark agreement that makes California – already the state with the highest minimum wage, at $10 – the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15...

Brown Pardons 59 More Convicts

File photo [Gov. Brown] – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he granted 59 pardons last week. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences and the majority were originally convicted...

Brown Appoints 4 to L.A. County Superior Court Bench
Tuesday, Dec 29, 2015

Edmund G. Brown Jr. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the appointment of Francis B. Bennett II, Joel L. Lofton, Thomas D. Long and David A. Rosen to judgeships in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Bennett, 50, of Los Angeles, has served as a deputy alternate public defender at the Los Angeles...

Brown Pardons Robbers, Drug Dealers, Car Thieves and Robert Downey Jr.

[Executive Report on Pardons, Commutations and Reprieves, 2015] (released Feb. 25, 2016)   Gov. Jerry Brown granted Christmas Eve pardons to 91 convicted criminals including actor Robert Downey Jr., the governor’s office announced. All of the former convicts (see below) completed their sentences...

Brown Signs Runner-Sponsored Bills to Regulate Medical Marijuana Biz
Friday, Oct 9, 2015

BOE Member George Runner [George Runner] – Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation sponsored by Board of Equalization Vice Chair George Runner that, after nearly two decades, provides a regulatory framework for California’s medical marijuana industry. The legislation (SB 643, AB 266, and...

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2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.
Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors
Fostering Youth Independence students were well equipped to go back to school following the non-profit’s eighth annual Back to School Bash and Career Fair.
Fostering Youth Independence Back to School Bash, Career Fair
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!
In recognition of his leadership and work on behalf of animal welfare, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) was pleased to be the recipient of the California Veterinary Medical Association’s inaugural Legislator of the Year award.
Scott Wilk honored with CVMA’s first Legislator of the Year Award
ARTree Community Arts Center Santa Clarita, a local nonprofit is looking for sponsors for its All Ages Student Art Show at the SCAA Gallery, Nov. 9-10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a reception on Nov. 8.
ARTree Looking for Sponsors for Student Art Show
A Death Cafe Coffee, Cake and Conversation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Milk and Honey Room at the North Oaks Church of Christ, 27570 Whites Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Sept. 3: Death Café Coffee, Cake, Conversation
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