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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 announced Monday that it has withdrawn its offer to employ Duane M. DeSisto as its President and Chief Executive Officer as a consequence of objections raised by Insulet Corp., the former employer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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In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories of a century ago.
May 2-4: ‘Chicago’ On Stage at West Ranch High School
California Institute of the Arts will present the annual CalArts Expo on Saturday, May 2. The Expo is an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.
May 2: Annual Cal Arts Expo Open to the Public
Blue Heat, the Saugus High School show choir team, ended its competition season on April 12 with a first-place finish in the mixed division Tier IV at John Burroughs Music Showcase 2024 held in Burbank. The team also won the awards for Best Musicianship and Best Showmanship.
Saugus High Show Choir Captures Awards at Music Showcase
Against a backdrop of cinematic magic at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, California Institute of the Arts honored the transformative power that philanthropy has had in nurturing the dreams of CalArts students.
CalArts Honors Scholarship Donors at Nickelodeon Event
Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting Friday, May 10.
May 10: Two Classic One Act Comedies Open at The Main
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and the County Film Office, in partnership with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Lindsey P. Horvath and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, unveiled a new $4.1 million grant program to provide relief to small and micro businesses affected by both COVID-19 and the 2023 Hollywood double strikes.
$4.1 Million Grant Program for Small, Micro Businesses in L.A. County
Join the Saugus Instrumental Music Program at Saugus High School for a fun community event. Get ready, Santa Clarita, for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support. The Saugus Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale, where treasures abound and bargains await will be held Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 8: Saugus High Instrumental Music Program Rummage Sale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
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