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MannKind Shares Leap on News of Deal, Rumors of Buyout
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016

Shares of Valencia-based biomed MannKind Corp. shot up 23 percent Tuesday to 92 cents after the company released details of a nonexclusive deal to license its technology to an independent group that will develop new pharmaceutical products. Meanwhile the international news agency Reuters spread rumors...

MannKind Retracts CEO Job Offer; Cites Noncompete Clause
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016

Duane DeSisto Valencia biomed MannKind Corp. announced Monday that it has withdrawn its offer to employ Duane M. DeSisto as its President and Chief Executive Officer as a consequence of objections raised by Insulet Corp., the former employer of DeSisto, that the employment of DeSisto by MannKind would...

MannKind Marketing Deal Ends; Stock Nosedives, Sharks Circle
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016

MannKind Corp. stock dipped below $1 Wednesday after the Valencia biomed announced the termination Tuesday of its marketing deal for Afrezza, MannKind’s inhalable insulin. MannKind’s deal with the European distributor Sanofi effectively ends July 4. Meantime the two companies will “promptly...

SCV-based MannKind Names New CEO
Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

Duane DeSisto MannKind Corp. has announced the appointment of Duane M. DeSisto as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2016, replacing Alfred Mann who has served as interim CEO since November 19, 2015. Mr. DeSisto was also appointed to fill an existing vacancy on the board...

Another Round of Layoffs at MannKind Corp.
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

Valencia-based biomed MannKind Corp. has issued its third round of pink slips this year amid lackluster sales of its new inhalable insulin drug, Afrezza. The firm cut back on staffing both in Valencia and in Danbury, Conn., where its manufacturing plant is located, according to the News-Times of Danbury. MannKind...

MannKind Trims Expenses, Losses; Hires Chief Medical Officer
Monday, Aug 10, 2015

Dr. Raymond Urbanski Valencia-based MannKind Corp. has appointed Dr. Raymond Urbanski as its Chief Medical Officer, the company announced Monday. As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Urbanski will lead MannKind’s overall drug development activities and will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team. “Dr....

MannKind Narrows Loss, but Share Prices Fall
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Valencia-based MannKind Corp. lost “only” 8 cents per share in the first quarter of 2015, the company reported after the close of trading Thursday. It was 1 cent better than the prior quarter and 2 cents better than analysts expected, but Wall Street didn’t care as share prices of the...

Smaller Loss is Good News for MannKind
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015

Valencia-based MannKind Corp. posted a per-share loss of 9 cents, beating Wall Street expectations of a 10-cent loss. The biomedical firm has never posted a profit because it was in the research and development phase until the last couple of months when it began commercial development of its recently...

SCV Biomed’s One-of-a-Kind Inhalable Insulin Hits U.S. Market
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2015

PARIS, France, and VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2015 – Sanofi and Valencia-based MannKind Corp. announced Tuesday today that Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder, the only inhaled insulin, is now available by prescription in U.S. retail pharmacies nationwide. Afrezza is approved by the U.S. Food...

SCV Biomed MannKind Earns $50 Mil. in Milestone Payments
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

Valencia-based MannKind Corp., developer of an FDA-approved inhalable insulin product called Afrezza, announced Thursday it has earned a total of $50 million in milestone payments from its marketing partner, Sanofi, in connection with the satisfaction of manufacturing milestones specified in its collaboration...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
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The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
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Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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