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LACDA’s Lead, Childcare Programs Receive National Recognition
Thursday, Jun 20, 2024

The Los Angeles County Development Authority was recently presented with two awards from the National Association of Counties. Both the Lead Free Homes LA  and the Childcare Providers Recovery Grant Programs received a 2024 Achievement Award from NACo in recognition of innovative, outstanding County...

Orchard Arms Senior Housing Waitlist Now Open
Monday, Apr 15, 2024

The Los Angeles County Development Authority will be accepting registrants for its Senior and Family Public Housing Site-Based Waiting Lists, including Orchard Arms Senior Apartments in Valencia, from April 15, 8 a.m. through April 30, 11:59 p.m., or until a sufficient number of registrations have been...

LACDA’s Emilio Salas Appointed to National Planning Advisory Committee
Monday, Mar 18, 2024

The Los Angeles County Development Authority is excited to announce that its executive director, Emilio Salas, has been appointed to a two-year term to serve as a member of the national Strategic Planning Advisory Committee for the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)....

New County Loan to Aid Moderate-Income, First Time Home Buyers
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024

The Los Angeles County Development Authority is excited to announce its new Home Ownership Program, HOP120. The loans will assist moderate-income homebuyers earning 120% of the Area Median Income for Los Angeles County in the purchase of their first home. HOP120 provides a second mortgage loan for first-time...

County’s Community Care Grant Applications Opening Jan. 22
Thursday, Jan 11, 2024

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Brilliant Corners are excited to announce the launch of the Community Care Expansion Preservation Capital Projects Grant Program, which will fund physical rehabilitation improvements for licensed adult...

Scholarships Available to Public Housing, Section 8 Youth
Monday, Oct 23, 2023

The Los Angeles County Development Authority and the Los Angeles County Community Development Foundation are proud to announce the return of the Resident Scholarship Program and will begin accepting scholarship applications in November. Last year’s scholarship was awarded to 13 students participating...

Financial Relief for Areas Impacted by Chiquita Canyon Landfill Odors
Friday, Sep 1, 2023

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has announced $2 million will be made available initially to support community members burdened by the pungent odors stemming from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. “There is no doubt in my mind that residents who live near the landfill are suffering,” said...

Supes Take Steps to Preserve Residential Facilities
Friday, Jul 7, 2023

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors took another step in keeping the County’s most vulnerable residents housed by approving the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s acceptance of the Community Care Expansion Preservation Capital Projects Grant Program from the State, a grant program...

Help Coming to L.A. County Childcare Providers
Thursday, Nov 17, 2022

In an effort to assist licensed childcare providers recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has provided $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to create the L.A County Childcare Providers Recovery Grant Program, operated by the L.A. County Development...

L.A. County Launches Grants to Help Seniors Stay in Their Homes
Monday, Oct 31, 2022

The Los Angeles County Development Authority is excited to announce the launch of the Senior Grant Program which provides grants to help low-income seniors to remain in their homes and age in place. The Senior Grant Program will replace the Single-Family Home Improvement Loan Program to serve the growing...

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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
Twenty-two employees were honored as the Classified Employees of the Year Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the William S. Hart Union School District’s governing board meeting.
Hart District Recognizes Classified Employees of the Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved directives to tackle the pet overpopulation crisis in L.A. County animal shelters.
Supes Approve Motion to Combat County Animal Shelter Overpopulation
1885 - Birth of Hortense Reynier, future bride of Placerita Canyon pioneer Frank Walker [story]
Hortense Walker
The fall Science Talks Series Garden Walk at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 9–11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Oct. 18: Garden Walk at COC Canyon Country Campus
Saenger Associates, a retained executive search firm headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced the addition of two new partners to its executive team.
Saenger Associates Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Welcomes New Partners
Just last week, the Santa Clarita City Council broke ground on the construction for the upgrades to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Laurene Weste | Exciting Upgrades Coming to Old Orchard Park
According to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6.3 million lost or stray animals enter animal care centers across the nation every year.
Ken Striplin | Adopt, Don’t Shop During Pet Adoption Week!
The California Department of Education has released results for schools in the William S. Hart Union School District for the California Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Math. California Science Test results have also been released.
Hart District Students Outperform County, State Averages in Assessments
Friend's of Castaic Lake and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation presents "The Forbidden Trail" Castaic Lake Haunted Hike on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-27. "Don't Let Your Eyes Betray You!" This three-fourths of a mile trek includes a stroll along the frightening trail, and there is no telling what lurks around.
Oct. 25-27: Castaic Lake Haunted Hike
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced Ondre Seltzer, currently serving as the Interim President and CEO since July, has been unanimously selected by the SCVEDC Board of Directors hiring committee to become the new SCVEDC President and CEO.
Ondre Seltzer Selected as SCVEDC President, CEO
The last of this year's Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center.
Oct. 13: Fireside Night at Vasquez Rocks
Saugus Union School District (SUSD) Asset Management Committee Meeting (7/11 Committee) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 30: SUSD Asset Management Committee Meeting
Dangling Carrot Creatives' Grisly Garden’s Institute of Fear, where darkest nightmares come to life opens to the public, Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. at 27000 Ave Rockefeller, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Grisly Garden’s Institute of Fear Now Open
Come join the Wildland Weed Warriors in planting and watering plants in Golden Valley or Elsmere Canyon Open Space, to feed local pollinators and wildlife.
Oct. 12-13: Volunteers Sought for Wildland Weed Warriors
2014 - President Barack Obama uses the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate the 346,177-acre San Gabriel Mountains National Monument [story]
President Obama
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