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Silva Won’t Be Staying as Ventress Successor
Monday, Jul 7, 2014

Sandra E. Silva [KHTS] – An SCV Boys & Girls Club official confirmed that Sandra Silva, who was to assume the role of recently retired longtime leader Jim Ventress, is leaving the organization. Little detail was available Monday afternoon, as club board members such as Gloria Mercado-Fortine,...

Antonovich Thanks Ventress for Service to SCV
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014

At the meeting of the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich recognized the contributions of Jim Ventress, Chief Professional Officer of the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club on his retirement after 29 years. Jim began his career with the Boy and Girls Club in 1985 when...

County Honoring Ventress, Longtime B&G Club Exec
Monday, Jun 23, 2014

[KHTS] – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will honor Jim Ventress, who’s retiring after 29 years at the helm of the SCV Boys & Girls Club, in a special ceremony Tuesday at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration. “He’s led by example,” said Bryan Lake, the Boys &...

SCV Heads to Chavez Ravine for Annual Dodger Day
Monday, Apr 28, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Dodger Day 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers 37th annual salute to the Santa Clarita Valley, drew more than 1,000 SCV fans to Dodger Stadium Saturday to watch the boys in blue beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-3. It was also the season’s first movie night at Dodger...

April 16: Ventress to Share Vision of Future for SCV Kids
Thursday, Mar 27, 2014

Longtime SCV Boys & Girls Club director Jim Ventress will share his leadership experience and vision for the future of kids in Santa Clarita in the next installment of the ARTree’s Guest Speaker Series. Ventress will hold court Wednesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library....

B&G Club Leaders, Kids Thank Antonovich for Support
Friday, Jan 10, 2014

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, along with Executive Director Jim Ventress, hosted young people from the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club who presented Supervisor Antonovich with the 2013 Samuel Dixon Legacy Award for his continued support. Pictured from left: Thomas Nogales, Rafael Grandos,...

Ventress to Retire from SCV Boys & Girls Club (Video)
Saturday, Jan 4, 2014

[KHTS] – When Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin accepted membership into the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame in San Diego recently, he mentioned one of his childhood trips with the Newhall branch of the national nonprofit that has provided before- and after-school programs for decades. It’s moments...

Northrop  Grumman Donates $10K to Boys and Girls Club
Friday, May 10, 2013

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems representatives presented a $10,000 to the Boys and Girls Club Friday. Longtime club supporter Congressman Buck McKeon and NGAS President Tom Vice presented the award to Jim Ventress, chief professional officer at the Boys and Girls Club in front of children eager to...

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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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