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Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library Host Book Auction and Author Event
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to enjoy several exciting events this October and November. On Monday, October 28 through Monday, November 4, the Friends will host a book auction at the Canyon Country, Valencia, and Old Town Newhall library branches. Then, on Thursday,...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013

In this episode: Thousands of West Ranch students are putting effort toward a promise after spending an hour with motivational speaker Mike Smith; Volunteers are still needed to read names on the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. Also: Stevenson Ranch residents are getting a new library; If you’ve...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013

In this episode: Six weapons including two semi-automatic rifles were stolen from a parked CHP vehicle in a Santa Clarita parking lot Monday; The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the EIR and construction plan amendments for Disney’s proposed new soundstages at Golden Oak...

ABCs of the SCV: R is for Reading
Saturday, Jun 15, 2013

Several weeks ago as I worked my way through the ABCs of the SCV, I gave some love to libraries, since in the Santa Clarita Valley there are City of Santa Clarita libraries and County of Los Angeles libraries. Along the journey, we’ve also explored Animals, Bicycle Trails, Central Park, Drums, Education,...

Santa Clarita Public Library Hosts Free Events in April
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013

During the month of April, the City of Santa Clarita Public Library will host a variety of free educational events at each of its library branches including Canyon Country, Valencia and Old Town Newhall. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in fun and educational programs and services...

County to ‘Privatize’ Janitorial Services at 15 Libraries
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013

County Librarian Margaret D. Todd is asking the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to approve an initial four-year contract with a janitorial firm for custodial services at 15 county libraries. Custodial services are currently performed by county employees who are members of the Service Employees...

Nov. 26-Dec. 15: City Library Events Center Around ‘Hobbit’ Movie Release
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting three weeks of programming in honor of the upcoming release of the film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.  Beginning on Monday, November 26, 2012 and continuing through Saturday, December 15, 2012, all three library branches and several community...

COC Cuts Ribbon to New Learning Center (Video)
Friday, Oct 26, 2012

College of the Canyons officially welcomed its newest addition to the Valencia campus during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. The library expansion includes two components: expanding the library from 25,000 square feet to 35,000 square feet and expanding The Learning Center, or TLC, which has been...

Monday, Oct 8, 2012

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host three free author events at the new Old Town Newhall Library, located at 24500 Main Street.  All events will begin at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16, community members are...

Friday, Jun 1, 2012

The Santa Clarita Public Library now offers a free smartphone application for patrons to access library services anytime, anywhere via Android, BlackBerry and iPhone. Android users can download the mobile library app at www.sclarita.boopsie.com, or by searching the words “Santa Clarita Public Library”...

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1971 - Fort Tejon added to National Register of Historic Places [story]
Fort Tejon
Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski were named the Santa Clarita Valley's top volunteers of the year at the 2024 SCV Man and Woman of the Year dinner celebration held Friday, May 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The event also honored all of the 17 men and 17 woman nominated for the award.
Donohoe, Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man, Woman of the Year
1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
Lang
1903 - President Teddy Roosevelt visits Gov. Henry Gage at Acton Hotel [story]
Acton Hotel
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 7, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 7: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School Board
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
May 9: Arts Commission to Hear Updates on Civic Art Projects
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent.
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:15 p.m.
May 8: COC Board Business Meeting Considers Contracts
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. A closed session will be held at 5:30 p.m.
May 8: Castaic Union School Board Regular Meeting
Fire Service Day Open House will be held at all County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire stations on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4: LACoFD Hosts Countywide Open House at All Fire Stations
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites the public as well as local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: Support Young Creatives at NextGen MediaMakers Festival
Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours. These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park's natural and human history.
Vasquez Rocks Full Moon Twilight Hikes
Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for experiences in the sky, and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the total darkness event.
Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, Carl Boyer Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
May 7: City Council Conducts Budget Study Session
Garbage inspectors will soon be paying a visit to neighborshoods throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to inspect recycling bins to insure residents are following the recycling rules in the SCV.
Garbage Inspectors to Look for Improper Recycling
College of the Canyons competed at the 3C2A State Singles & Doubles Championships for a second straight year, with the doubles duo of Sydney Tamondong and Estrella Segura establishing program history by advancing to the round of 16 at the Ojai Athletic Club.
Canyons Advances to Day 3 of 3C2A State Championships
College of the Canyons men's basketball head coach Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp returns in 2024 with three sessions open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14.
Registration Open for 2024 Howard Fisher Cougar Basketball Camp
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a “Spring Bag Sale” event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, during normal operating hours from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12.
May 4-12: Spring Bag Sale at Santa Clarita Public Library
A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor is being sued by a Latino civil rights group for civil assault and violating California civil rights laws.
MALDEF Sues Man After Rant at Fruit Vendor in SCV
The Village of Pine Mountain Club has hosted wine festivals since 2003. You can taste exciting wines from the world’s top wine-growing regions, with dozens of premier wineries to choose from on Saturday, July 6, 1-4 p.m. at Wine in the Pines.
July 6: Wine in the Pines, Pine Mountain Club
1842 - California's first mining district established in SCV; Ygnacio del Valle, chairman [story]
Ygnacio del Valle
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley will be held Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Central Park, with the theme “May The Cure Be With You,” a Disney/Star Wars celebration.
May 4: SCV Relay for Life ‘May the Cure Be With You’
Ten risk-taking, mid-career artists were announced Thursday as the recipients of the 2024 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
CalArts Announces 2024 Herb Alpert Award Winners
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Master's University men's volleyball team won their opening match of the 2024 NAIA National Championship with a 3-set win over the No. 9-seed Mount Mercy (IA) Mustangs.
Mustangs Post-Season Play Continues After First Round Win
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