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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Rotarians Install ‘Little Free Libraries’ Around Town
Monday, May 4, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club members are connecting books to bookworms while bringing the community together with Little Free Libraries. “When I became Rotary president, one of the things that popped up in the Rotary magazine was that Rotary clubs were putting together these libraries,” said...

City Seeking Input on New Saugus Library Proposal
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita is looking for community feedback on the proposed Saugus Library Center during a community workshop meeting next week. On Wednesday, April 29 at Arroyo Seco Junior High School the city asks for the community’s response in deciding what a 21st century Santa Clarita library...

Free Events at Santa Clarita Libraries
Thursday, Sep 4, 2014

In the spirit of back-to-school, the Santa Clarita Public Library will offer free educational events in September at each Library branch. Residents of all ages are invited to sign up for a variety of unique, science-focused, engaging and interactive programs headed to the Santa Clarita Public Library,...

Library Week in SCV
Saturday, Apr 12, 2014

April 14 through 18 is National Library Week, and it’s the perfect time to highlight all of the wonderful libraries we have in the Santa Clarita Valley and the activities they offer. As a parent on a tight budget, I love getting books and movies at the library for our family to enjoy and benefiting...

Leona Cox Community School Receives “Books for Schools” Grant
Wednesday, Apr 2, 2014

Leona Cox Community School has received a grant from Target for books.  The $500 grant is a part of the 2014 Target Books for Schools program.  Each year, local Target stores award schools based on need. In most classrooms, quality non-fiction is a hot commodity. According to Educational Leadership...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 23, 2014
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014

Generous donors have helped the Newhall School District exceed a fundraising challenge to purchase new musical instruments. Saugus residents could have their very own library if city officials move forward with a plan that’s currently in preliminary stages. Robert DiPrimio, San Gabriel Valley...

City Officials Considering New Library in Saugus

[KHTS] – With Santa Clarita Public Libraries in Valencia, Canyon Country and downtown Newhall, city officials are now looking at the possibility of a library in Saugus. The project is still in the preliminary stages and the nature and location of the library will depend on community feedback, said...

County Exercising Option to Buy Castaic Library Building
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider exercising the county’s option to purchase the building that houses the Castaic Library, which is being expanded under a current lease agreement. The supervisors authorized an expansion of the  library last year. Located in a building at...

Friends of Library Hosting Gingerbread House Contest
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

[KHTS] – The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library will hold their first annual gingerbread house contest the first weekend of December with winners announced at the Valencia Library and at the SCV Education Foundation’s Literaracy and Arts Festival Dec. 7. Get a head start on holiday...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, November 1, 2013
Friday, Nov 1, 2013

In this episode: The bicyclist who was killed Wednesday in Santa Clarita has been identified by Coroners Officials as 47 year old Luis Ochoa, of Newhall; The future site of the next Los Angeles County library in Castaic was vandalized Thursday night. Also: Daylight Savings ends Sunday; In efforts to...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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 April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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