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1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
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COUNTY NEWS ARCHIVE
County Establishes Oil, Gas Facilities Strike Team
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2016

Los Angeles County is establishing a strike team to look at the physical condition of oil and gas facilities in unincorporated parts of the county. An amendment by Supervisor Michael Antonovich also established an advisory panel of five experts to oversee the strike team’s work. Each Supervisor...

Supervisors Name New Director for County Parks

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of  John Wicker as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation effective Tuesday. “I am very excited about this great opportunity. I have a very talented team of staff that are passionate about...

Lexi: Child Caught in Lengthy Legal Battle
Thursday, Mar 24, 2016

A custody battle between a Santa Clarita foster family and a biological family over a 6-year-old girl wages on. The foster parents, Summer and Rusty Page, raised the foster child known as “Lexi” since she was 2 years old. Lexi was supposed to be relocated Sunday morning to family members in Utah...

March 24: Cesar E. Chavez Community Service Week Begins

Los Angeles County will begin the week-long celebration of the 15th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community Service Week Thursday. This year’s theme, “Service to Others,” reflects Chavez’s dedication to community service and commemorates the life and work of the American hero. Volunteer opportunities...

Enforcement Team To Shut Down Illegal Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to develop a Medical Marijuana Enforcement Dispensary Team that will be tasked with shutting down illegal marijuana dispensaries. The motion was a joint effort between Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Hilda Solis. “A streamlined...

Antonovich Pet of the Week (3-2-16): Mason
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016

At the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presents “Mason,” a 7-week old Pug/Chihuahua Mix ready to be adopted. For more information about adopting a pet, please call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control at (562) 728-4644.

News from George Runner, BOE
Monday, Feb 29, 2016

Board Lowers Gas Tax 2.2 cents per Gallon  During the Board of Equalization’s February meeting, I joined a 3-2 vote to lower the state excise tax on gasoline by 2.2 cents per gallon effective July 1, 2016. Our vote was simply a matter of fairness. Californians overpaid gas tax last year because...

County to Request Restraining Order Against Gas Company
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016

Counsel for Los Angeles County is planning to go to court Wednesday to request a temporary restraining order against the Gas Company for its continued refusal to extend the period it will pay for relocation expenses from 8 days to 30 days from the capping of the well, announced Supervisor Michael D....

County Urges Gas Co. to Extend Paid Relocation Period

Porter Ranch protester. The Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized Counsel to file for a temporary restraining order if the Gas Company refuses to extend the period it will pay for relocation expenses from 8 days to 30 days from the capping of the well, in closed session Tuesday. Counsel will contact...

Supervisors Explore Options for Funding to End Homelessness

The Board of Supervisors are looking to explore options for ongoing revenue dedicated to addressing Los Angeles County’s crisis of homeless. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, in a motion co-authored with Supervisor Michael Antonovich, said the “best budget projections make it very clear that current...

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No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2024/25 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11 during the regular meetomg pf the Hart District Board of Trustees.
Hart District Teachers of the Year Honored by Governing Board
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth annual Health & Wellness Forum - The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Oct. 17: Health & Wellness Forum The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage
You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots.
Ken Striplin | The Green Revolution in Santa Clarita’s Energy Practices
The Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon will be at Valencia Heritage Park, Sunday, Oct. 13 starting at 8 a.m.
Oct. 13: Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is hosting “Spooktacular”, a Halloween-themed art exhibition, at the TAADAA Art Gallery, Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Sept. 14-Oct. 27: ‘Spooktacular Art Show’ at the TAADAA Art Gallery
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAIN Theater, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 2:  Santa Clarita Arts Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for cross-connection control and hydraulic research for being a charter member.
SCV Water Honored as Charter Member of USC Foundation
The MAIN in collaboration with Eclipse Theatre Los Angeles will host Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN to Present ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a Car and Bike Show Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the lodge in Canyon Country.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Car, Bike Show, Chili Cook-off
Oak Creek Corrals 20th anniversary celebration will include a Fundraiser Jamboree for the Horse 2 Heart Non-Profit organization.
Sept. 14: Oak Creek Corral Fundraiser Jamboree for Horse 2 Heart
Grab your passport one more time because the Celebrate series is wrapping up the 2024 season on Friday, Sept. 13 6-9 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Sept. 13: Celebrate Germany in Last Series Event of Season
Calidoeni Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced her 15 bill Legislative Package has successfully passed through both houses of the Legislature and is now headed to the Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for final approval.
Schiavo’s 15 Bill Legislative Package Advances to the Governor’s Desk
1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
Hart auditorium
California State  Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is urging residents to prepare an emergency evacuation plan as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire and several other wildfires continue to pose a serious threat to High Desert and foothill communities.
Scott Wilk | Stressing the Critical Need For Wildfire Preparedness
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is asking for the public’s help identifying an unidentified female who was found deceased on Aug. 11, 2024 in the area of 9400 block of Sierra Highway in the city of Agua Dulce.
LASD Homicide Bureau is Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying a Deceased Female Found in Agua Dulce
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is calling for donations today to support students, families, and educators in light of a rash of wildfires taking place throughout the State of California.
Statewide Fundraising Effort to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
The Valley Industry Association will host the first of three Candidate Forum series on Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Dianne Van Hook University Center, Room 258, located at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Ayala, Burkhart, Jepsen to Appear at VIA Candidate Forum
Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion declaring this week as Arts Education Week in Los Angeles County. 
Barger Promotes Arts Education Week in L.A. County
As we approach the November 2024 elections, the importance of informed voting cannot be overstated. The choices we make at the ballot box will shape the future of our city, state and nation. Yet, in an era where soundbites often substitute for substantive discussion, how can voters truly grasp the complexities of the issues at hand?
Teresa Todd | The Value of Dialogue
College of the Canyons is one of only two community colleges in the nation to have been named a 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation recipient by the U.S. Department of Energy.
College of the Canyons Earns Prestigious DOE Zero Energy Design Designation
Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is pleased to recognize Canyon Country-based Bagel Boyz and its owner, Lance Takao, as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month.
Wilk Honors Bagel Boyz as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month
The Santa Clarita Valley's high school Foothill League varsity football teams will wind up their non-league schedules this week and the results so far are a mixed bag.
Foothill League Football Teams Enter Last Week of Non-league Play
Harvest Moon: A Gathering benefiting The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes, now with special guest John Mayer. 
Oct. 5: John Mayer Joins Harvest Moon 2024 at The Painted Turtle
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