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1821 - SCV (with the rest of Alta Calif.) becomes territory of Mexico during war for Mexican independence from Spain [story]
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Hazardous Beach Conditions, High Surf Warning Issued
Friday, Dec 29, 2023

Southern California including the Los Angeles County and Ventura County coastlines are currently experiencing a series of large swells coming from the west and west northwest, which has produced extremely large surf ranging from 10ft-15ft with even larger sets. The National Weather service has issued...

LACoFD’s Canine Teams Deployed to Maui
Monday, Aug 14, 2023

On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency activated the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s California Task Force 2 urban search and rescue canine teams for deployment to Maui in the aftermath of the wildfires that impacted the island last week. “The LACoFD sends our heartfelt...

Message from City Manager | Fire Season Safety
Friday, Aug 4, 2023

Stay Safe This Fire Season With an unusually wet winter and spring this year, Santa Clarita’s beautiful green hillsides have turned into dry vegetation. This is a stark reminder of just how easily one spark can cause catastrophic consequences. Our community is no stranger to severe heat and wildfires,...

LACoFD Subject of New Dick Wolf Docuseries
Thursday, Jun 22, 2023

A new television series, “LA Fire & Rescue” on NBC, produced by Emmy Award-winning Dick Wolf Entertainment and 44 Blue Productions, which premiered Wednesday. June 21, provides a rare glimpse into the daily operations of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The series will be available...

June 20: Santa Clarita Hosts Presentation on Fireworks Safety
Thursday, Jun 15, 2023

Fourth of July is a time for celebration, but the city of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles and public safety officials are urging residents to engage in festivities responsibly and refrain from using illegal fireworks. To educate residents about the dangers of fireworks, the Santa Clarita City Council...

LACoFD Holds Aerial Firefighting Training Near Castaic Lake
Monday, May 1, 2023

In preparation for the 2023 wildfire season, Coulson Aviation completed a fleet wide training exercise on Saturday, April 29, in the Angeles National Forest above Santa Clarita, seven miles northeast of Castaic Lake. The large-scale training exercise had aircraft arriving and departing from Fox Field...

March 11: LACoFD’s Brush Inspection Educational Meeting for SCV Residents
Thursday, Mar 2, 2023

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department recently mailed the Annual 2023 Brush Clearance Notices to residents in Fire Hazard Severity Zones. There are approximately 60,000 homeowners who will be receiving this notice for the very first time, while others have been part of our annual brush clearance...

Kathryn Barger | My Favorite Tradition
Friday, Dec 16, 2022

Each year, I look forward to hosting my annual foster youth holiday party at Six Flags Magic Mountain, and this year was the best yet. We had an incredible turnout of 600 children and caregivers who got to spend the day eating lots of goodies, taking pictures with Santa, picking out their dream toy,...

Barger, LACoFD Treat Foster Youth to Six Flags Holiday Party
Monday, Dec 12, 2022

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, along with the Department of Children and Family Services, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and other partners celebrated the season of giving Saturday by treating more than 600 children in foster care and their families to a spectacular holiday party...

LACoFD Urges Residents to Take Precautions Amid Extreme Heatwave
Thursday, Sep 1, 2022

From now through the Labor Day holiday weekend, extremely high temperatures are expected throughout the Los Angeles County region and beyond. With the widespread excessive heat warning in place, the Los Angeles County Fire Department advises residents to take care of themselves and others who are most...

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1821 - SCV (with the rest of Alta Calif.) becomes territory of Mexico during war for Mexican independence from Spain [story]
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced that 336 elementary schools have been selected for the prestigious 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program. Ten schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were chosen for the honor.
Ten SCV Schools Earn 2025 California Distinguished Schools Honors
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for the upcoming “Childhood Memories” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center.
Deadline April 8: Call for Artists, ‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit
The GO Jazz Big Band: Basie, the Beatles and Beyond will perform Friday, April 4, 8-10 p.m., at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
April 4: GO Jazz Big Band: Basie, the Beatles & Beyond
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released information about the housing of sexually violent predator Christopher Hubbart in housing in Pearblossom, in the Antelope Valley.
Sexually Violent Predator Placed in Pearblossom Housing
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is investigating incidents involving a suspect filming females inside the restrooms at College of the Canyons located on the college's Valencia campus.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Info on COC Invasion of Privacy Suspect
College of the Canyons played to a 10-4 conference victory at Glendale College on Thursday, March 20 to snap a five-game skid, with Jeniece Jimenez and Avery Alvarez both blasting home runs in the decisive victory.
Canyons Softball Gets 10-4 Conference Win at Glendale
College of the Canyons men's golf won a second straight conference event, its fifth of the season, while seeing all six players finish in the top 15 of the field's individual standings during a productive day at Crystalaire Country Club on Monday, March 17.
Cougars Win Again, Continue Hold on Top Spot
The newly released Cal Fire 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps show the Santa Clarita Valley has increased in areas deemed to be Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Cal Fire Releases 2025 Fire Hazard Zone Maps for Santa Clarita Valley
The Santa Clarita Valley Spring 2025 Job Fair will be held Friday, April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at College of the Canyons. The event is free and open to the public.
April 25: SCV Spring 2025 Job Fair at COC
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Council will host an in-depth discussion on best practices, proven strategies and real success stories in volunteer engagement and management on Wednesday, April 23, 9-10:30 a.m.
April 23: Non-profit Council Meets on Volunteer Engagement
The California Department of Public Health has released its annual report on vaccination rates for California students. The 2023-2024 CDPH Kindergarten Immunization Assessment report shows that California immunization rates for kindergarten students remain higher than the national average.
California Kindergarten Immunization Rates Remain High
1889 - Castaic School District established [story]
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The MAIN will host "Songs from the Saddle" during the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, a foot-stompin’, heartstring-pullin’ celebration of the West in song and verse.
April 13: ‘Songs From the Saddle’ at the MAIN
Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita will host an enlistee recognition ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at Golden Valley High School Theater, to honor the 2025 high school seniors and families who will serve in the U.S. armed services.
May 17: Our Community Salutes, Kiwanis Club to Host Enlistee Recognition Ceremony
The MAIN and Dig Deep Theatre will present the theatrical production "This is Our Youth," weekends beginning Friday, April 18-27 at The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Dig Deep Theatre Present ‘This is Our Youth’
More than 60 Double-crested Cormorant eggs and chicks were rescued from a failing tree in Marina del Rey and are now receiving intensive care at the nonprofit International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center, thanks to a coordinated effort between the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors and Bird Rescue.
Cormorant Chicks Rescued by L.A. County DBH, Bird Rescue
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fourth episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations.
Santa Clarita Voices Episode Four Released
The Master's University track and field squads competed in two weekend meets, at the UCLA Bob Larsen Classic on Friday, March 21, and at the Westmont Collegiate Classic on Saturday, March 22.
Two Times the Fun for TMU Track
The Master's University men's volleyball team welcomed the NCAA Division III Hobart College Statesmen for the first time on Bross Court in The MacArthur Center, getting a three-set win in the process on Friday, March 21.
TMU Gets Non-Conference Win Over Hobart
The Master's University baseball team made the road trip to Prescott, Ariz. to play a doubleheader against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, taking a 12-2 loss and a 14-6 win Friday afternoon, March 21.
Mustangs Split Doubleheader Against Eagles
Logix Federal Credit Union partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to support local relief and recovery efforts in response to the devastating wildfires in Southern California.
Logix, FHLBank Match Donations to Support SoCal Wildfire Relief
Spring is fast approaching and the moment we’ve all been waiting for is right around the corner.
Ken Striplin | Step Back in Time to the Wild West at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
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