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1939 - Second, larger OLPH Catholic Church dedicated on site of first (10th & Walnut, Newhall) [story]
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The Dangers of Sexting
Sunday, Mar 13, 2016

This past week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Human Trafficking Bureau held a news conference and provided reporters with a comprehensive update on the horrific nature and the sheer number of human trafficking cases that involve children and young teens taking nude photos of themselves...

Valencia Man Refutes Kiddie Porn Charge
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015

A Santa Clarita man and a Sylmar man pleaded not guilty to obscenity charges in court on Friday, Aug 28. Shahram Hosseinian, 32, of Valencia, pleaded not guilty to two counts of sending or bringing obscene matter into the state for sale and possession of child or youth pornography, said Ricardo Santiago,...

SCV Purge: 2 Teens Could Face Kiddie Porn Charges
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014

During July 2014, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau began investigating the circumstances surrounding the creation of Twitter Accounts under the “SCV_PURGE and SCV_PURGE1” names, which were being used to distribute numerous images of child pornography...

Anaheim Man Pleads Not Guilty to Luring SCV Girl, 16
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014

[KHTS] – An Anaheim man was arrested in a sting operation on charges he targeted a Santa Clarita teen for a sexual relationship using Kik, a popular instant messaging service. Jason Brett Walsh, 44, pleaded not guilty to 21 counts, according to a representative with the Los Angeles County District...

Deputies Investigating Nude TwitPics of Underage SCV Teens
Thursday, Jul 17, 2014

By Jessica Boyer and Perry Smith, Hometownstation.com   [KHTS] – Sheriff’s Department officials are investigating Twitter accounts posting naked pictures reportedly of Santa Clarita Valley high school boys and girls. Known as SCV_Purge, the account posted nearly two dozen photos Wednesday...

Pavley Bill Hiking Penalties for Kiddie Porn is Law
Monday, Oct 14, 2013

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 145 by Sen. Fran Pavley on Saturday, raising the maximum penalty for the most serious child pornography offenses. The bill was sponsored by Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten and strongly supported by the California District Attorneys Association. SB 145...

Pavley’s Kiddie Porn Bill En Route to Governor’s Desk
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013

The California State Senate gave final approval Tuesday to Senate Bill 145 by Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, which would raise the maximum penalty for the most serious child pornography offenses. The bill, which was approved unanimously, will be sent to the governor. California currently has the weakest...

Assembly Panel OK’s Pavley Bills on Kiddie Porn, Fracking
Friday, Aug 30, 2013

Fran Pavley The Assembly Appropriations Committee voted unanimously Friday to approve Senate Bill 145 by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), which would raise the maximum penalty for the most serious child pornography offenses. The committee vote paves the way for a vote on the Assembly Floor. California...

Pavley’s Kiddie Porn Bill Clears Assembly Public Safety
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013

Fran Pavley The Assembly Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Senate Bill 145 by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), which would raise the maximum penalty for egregious child pornography offenders. California currently has the nation’s weakest child pornography sentencing laws....

Senate OK’s Pavley-Gorell Bill Targeting Kiddie Porn
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Assemblyman Jeff Gorell In a bipartisan decision to address one of the nation’s fastest-growing crimes, the California State Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to approve tougher penalties for possession of child pornography through Senate Bill 145 by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) and Assemblyman...

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1939 - Second, larger OLPH Catholic Church dedicated on site of first (10th & Walnut, Newhall) [story]
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This fall, Valencia Town Center with What’s Up SCV is bringing you the a family-friendly celebration with the inaugural Pumpkin Patch Festival, a month-long event packed with fall fun for all ages.
Valencia Town Center’s Pumpkin Patch Festival Runs Thru October
All children are invited to submit applications for the ARTree Community Arts Center Bob Hernandez Founders Scholarship Fund by Thursday, Oct. 31.
Oct. 31: Deadline to Apply for ARTree Bob Hernandez’s Founders Scholarship Fund
The Friends of Castaic Lake and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will present a Spooktacular Kids Festival at Castaic Lagoon on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 26: Castaic Lake Spooktacular Kids Festival
All are welcome at the Santa Clarita Artists Association monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Main, 24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 18: SCAA Monthly Meeting Featuring Laurie Hendricks
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA, 91355.
Oct. 17: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates monthly Community Nature Series presents Olivia Miseroy Taxidermy presentation Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. at the Placerita Canyon Natural Area, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 20:  Placerita Canyon Natural Area Taxidermy Presentation
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a regular board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15. The regular board meeting will start at 6 p.m. at the E. G. “Jerry” Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Boardroom, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 15: SCV Water Holds Regular Board Meeting
The winners of the Santa Clarita Artists Association 34th Annual Art Classic Fine Arts Competition will display their art at The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321, during the monthly SCAA meeting on Monday, Oct 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Oct. 21: Winners of SCAA 34th Art Classic at The MAIN
This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Old Town Junction restaurant has announced a partnership with the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center to raise funds for vital breast cancer screening services.
Old Town Junction, Samuel Dixon Partner for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
William S. Hart Union School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra and the Hart District Governing Board of Trustees invite students. staff and parents of the Hart District to a special discussion meeting on Safety and Wellness in the Hart District on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Oct. 15: Hart District Invites Students, Parents to Safety, Wellness Discussion
The city of Santa Clarita and SCV Pregnancy Center will host a Fall Parent Education Fair, Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.- noon at the Newhall Community Center 22421 Market St., Newhall, 91321.
Oct. 19: SCV Pregnancy Center Hosts Fall Parent Education Fair
As Santa Clarita moves farther into 2024, a year that holds significant promise and change, community engagement has never been more crucial.
Ken Striplin | Get Involved with Your City
1980 - Phillies beat Royals in Game 1 of World Series; Hart grad Bob Walk is winning pitcher [story]
Bob Walk
1876 - Town of Newhall founded at Bouquet Junction (moved 2 years later to present location) [story]
Campton store
1915 - Name of Surrey post office & town changed to Saugus [story]
Surrey Inn
Hello Subaru of Valencia will host a Paws & Pumpkins Trunk-a-Treat & Pet Adoption Event on Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 24000 Creekside Road, Valencia.
Oct. 27: Paws  & Pumpkins Trunk-a-Treat, Pet Adoption
The Furry Tails, Happy Trails pet adoption event will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 13: Furry Tails, Happy Trails Adoption Event
Get ready for a fun-filled night at the Egg Plantation on Saturday, Nov, 2 when Finally Family Homes hosts the Second Annual Poker Tournament and Bingo Night
Nov. 2: Finally Family Homes Poker Tournament, Bingo Night
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council for a Mastering Your Business Finance meeting, Thursday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. at 26491 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 24: Small Business Council Mastering Business Finance Meeting
The California Department of Public Health reports that a total of six human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All six cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State Reports Six Human Bird Flu Cases Now Confirmed in California
The MAIN presents a show featuring Brady Glen, a magician and Nader Hanna, a hypnotist in a evening of whimsy, fun and mind reading, Friday, Nov. 1 8-10 p.m. at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Nov 1: Enchanted: Expri-Mental at The MAIN
The Rancho Camulos Museum, off Highway 126 in Piru, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sale of Rancho Camulos from the del Valle family to the Rubel family on Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 20: Rancho Camulos Celebrates a Century of Honor
Paul Wickline, former associate vice president of instruction at College of the Canyons, has been appointed as the associate vice president of the college’s Canyon Country campus.
Paul Wickline Named Canyon Country Campus Associate Vice President
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