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1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
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Apply Now for County Arts, Nonprofit Org. Grants
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission announces 2017-18 applications are open for two distinct grant opportunities: * Organizational Grant Program (OGP) Providing Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations support to address priority needs and ensures cultural services for the diverse communities...

Oct. 1: County Workshop for Artists in Santa Clarita
Thursday, Aug 25, 2016

Arts Tune-Up is a free half-day mini-conference for artists and arts administrators to network and establish new connections with one another, while learning about current trends in the field. Participants have the opportunity to engage in three roundtable sessions led by seasoned practitioners, addressing...

Report: Volunteers Donate 6 Mil. Hours Annually to L.A. County’s Nonprofit Arts Groups
Friday, Nov 13, 2015

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission released the third report in a series exploring workers in arts nonprofits in the region.  A significant finding in this release – Volunteers in Nonprofit Arts Organizations in LA County – shows how many people give their time to support the arts across the...

Funding Window Open for Arts Groups Needing (Next) Summer Interns
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015

Applications now open for Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations interested in hiring college undergraduate interns through the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program. The deadline to apply is Nov. 4, 2015. Program guidelines and eligibility requirements can be found at lacountyarts.org/internships. The...

Application Period Open for County Arts Grants
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2015

Applications are available for the 2016-17 Organizational Grant Program. The program provides Los Angeles County nonprofit arts organizations support to address priority needs and ensures cultural services for the diverse communities that comprise Los Angeles County.  Guidelines and application are...

Add Your Name to County Arts Roster of Musicians
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the Musicians Roster, the only comprehensive online directory of professional music groups in the region. Music ensembles based in Los Angeles County are encouraged to apply. The deadline is Oct. 2, 2015. Program guidelines and...

Castaic, Saugus Schools Getting Money for Arts
Thursday, Aug 6, 2015

ARTS FOR ALL 2015-16 ADVANCEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS Castaic Union School District: $16,400 to support the expansion of the elementary music program, to grow student attendance at performances and to partner with the Kennedy Center for teacher professional development. Saugus Union School District: $20,200...

L.A. County Arts Commission Programming in SCV
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2015

You Are Invited! Join the Ford Theatres and Los Angeles County Arts Commission on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation regarding opportunities available to performing artists and producers located at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. The evening is a perfect opportunity for you...

County Arts Commission Sponsors Free Concerts
Thursday, Jun 25, 2015

Free family-friendly concerts are taking place throughout Los Angeles County this summer, with funding provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Two of the concerts are scheduled locally in July and September.             Buyepongo Saturday, July 11, 7:30pm Rivendale...

County to Clean Both County, City Storm Drain Catch Basins
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2015

Supervisors also approved a plan Tuesday to clean out areas of the Santa Clara River, which runs through the Santa Clarita Valley, as part of the Department of Public Works Catch Basin Cleanout 2015. The cleanout will occur in various cities and unincorporated communities throughout Los Angeles county,...

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1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
This year marks the 20th year that the city of Santa Clarita has been hosting the annual Bike to Work Challenge. The community is invited to celebrate by riding a bike to work the week of May 13, and stopping by a pit stop on Thursday, May 16.
Party at the Pit Stop, City Paves Way for 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge
Ready to take control of your financial future? Join the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment for the next installment in the Lunch & Learn Financial Capability Month webinar series, "Understanding Credit.
Online Financial Workshops with County DCBA
The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will perform a "Starry Might" concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 4. The concert, under the direction of Tim Durand, will be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
May 4: SCV Concert Band Presents ‘Starry Night’ at CTG
After a record-setting 2023 combatting organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol continues to aggressively disrupt and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.
CHP Continues Organized Retail Crime Crackdown, Recovers $4.2M in Goods
Celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22 with California State Parks at any of the 280 unique park units across the state. State Parks has numerous Earth Day-themed events planned. They include in-person activities such as guided walks and hikes, workdays and a bioblitz, as well as virtual programming with a live dive broadcast exploring the hidden world of the ocean.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day at California State Parks
1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]
Louise Gipe
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Major Crimes Bureau Detectives worked closely with Century Station Detectives after learning of a serial robbery crew committing crimes throughout Los Angeles County. 
Serial Robbery Crew Arrested
Join the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center for their second annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser where all proceeds will support mental health services to anyone in need.
May 18: Samuel Dixon Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
California State University, Northridge will confer honorary doctorates on four alumni, all respected leaders in their fields, at the university’s commencement ceremonies next month.
CSUN to Confer Honorary Degrees on Business & Education Leaders, All Alumni
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Valencia High School Theatre will host the 104th DTASC (Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California) Shakespeare Festival.
April 20: 104th DTASC Shakespeare Festival at Valencia High School
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