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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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Dec. 4: Lake Lifeguard Test Starts at the Castaic Aquatic Center
Friday, Dec 3, 2021

The Los Angeles County Lake Lifeguards begin the search for potential new lifeguard candidates with the Lake Lifeguard Test Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Castaic Aquatic Center. The test is scheduled from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. If you are unable to attend Dec. 4, you have another chance on Dec. 12 from 8 a.m....

March 11: Final Summer Lifeguard Tryouts Held
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2017

Final summer lifeguard tryouts for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center to be held March 11. This is your last chance to be a summer lifeguard. The city of Santa Clarita’s final lifeguard tryouts and interviews will be held on March 11, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, located at 20850...

City to Host Lifeguard Tryouts
Friday, Jan 27, 2017

The City of Santa Clarita is holding lifeguard tryouts and interviews on February 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m., February 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m., and March 11, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway. Interested applicants must be 16 years old by June 1, 2017 to...

Want to Be a City Lifeguard? Tryouts Begin Feb. 4
Thursday, Jan 26, 2017

The City of Santa Clarita is holding lifeguard tryouts and interviews on Feb. 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Feb. 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m., and March 11, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway. Interested applicants must be 16 years old by June 1, 2017 to apply and...

Beach Use Advisory in Effect until Jan. 15
Thursday, Jan 12, 2017

Because of the recent rainfall, the County Interim Health Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, is cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. Bacteria, debris,...

County Ocean Lifeguard Dies During Recertification Exercise
Thursday, Jan 15, 2015

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is saddened to report that this morning (Thursday) at 7:01 a.m., one of our Ocean Lifeguard Specialists, age 42, tragically passed away. He was a 20-year veteran of the Lifeguard Division and died during our annual 500-meter recertification swim exercise at Mira...

SoCal Public Lifeguard Competition Comes to Town
Monday, Aug 4, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita hosted more than 200 lifeguards and spectators at the annual Southern California Public Pool Operators Association (SCPPOA) Lifeguard Competition last month at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. This was the first time in over 14 years that Santa Clarita hosted the event. There...

L.A. County Lifeguards Win 26th Straight National Championship
Monday, Sep 3, 2012

[LACoFD] – Los Angeles County Lifeguard Association’s surf racing team continued their legacy this year when they took home their 26th consecutive United States Lifesaving Association’s National Lifeguard Championship in August. Despite the Championship returning to Cape May, New Jersey...

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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
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