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Ex-MannKind Exec Named to Valencia-based Biotech’s Advisory Board
Thursday, Nov 8, 2012

Ms. Rosario’s extensive experience in clinical development and human ethics in clinical trials qualifies her to be the first to join Sanguine’s Clinical Advisory Board and Ethics Committee. Prior to joining Biothera Inc., Ms. Rosario held several senior positions with MannKind Corp., serving...

MannKind Widens 3Q Loss to $43 Million
Sunday, Nov 4, 2012

MannKind Corp., the Valencia-based biomedical firm bankrolled by billionaire Alfred Mann, widened its third-quarter loss to $42.8 million (22 cents per share) from $38.4 million (31 cents attributed to fewer shares) a year earlier. The company, which has not yet brought a product to market, increased...

MannKind Recruits Patients for 2 More Studies of Prospective Insulin Inhaler
Friday, Oct 5, 2012

Valencia-based MannKind Corp. announced Friday it has completed recruiting patients for two Phase 3 clinical studies of Afrezza (insulin human [rDNA origin]), an investigational, ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin therapy, administered using MannKind’s to-be-marketed next-generation inhaler. The...

MannKind Still Bleeding Money
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012

Valencia-based drug developer MannKind Corp. continued to bleed money during the second quarter of 2012 as it awaits FDA approval for its candidate diabetes cure, called Afreeza. Still reeling from last year’s setbacks when the government ordered it to conduct more clinical trials of its revolutionary...

Sunday, Jun 3, 2012

[MannKind Corp.] – Results published in Blood, the official journal of the American Society of Hematology, confirm that inhibition of the IRE1α-XBP1 pathway impacts the survival of myeloma cells, suggesting a promising therapeutic option in multiple myeloma. The pre-clinical study, conducted by...

Monday, Apr 30, 2012

[MannKind] – Valencia-based pharmaceutical developer MannKind Corp. said Monday it has signed an agreement worth $130 million with Salt Lake City-based Tolero Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize certain compounds MannKind is developing currently being developed to treat hematological malignancies...

MannKind Trims Loss, Extends Debt Repayment
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012

Valencia pharmaceutical developer MannKind Corp. cut its expenses and trimmed its losses slightly in 2011, and recently extended the repayment schedule of the loan from its principal shareholder, billionaire investor Alfred Mann. Founded by Mann in 1991, the company doesn’t yet have an approved...

Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011

[MannKind Corp.] – Valencia-based MannKind Corp. announced Tuesday that it reached a final resolution of the arbitration proceedings initiated by John Arditi, MannKind’s former Senior Director-GCP, Regulatory Affairs. During his employment with MannKind, Mr. Arditi played a key role in preparing...

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011

[Alfred Mann Fdn., Santa Clarita, Calif] – Today the Federal Communications Commission ruled in favor of allocating secure secondary spectrum for transformative medical technology. The spectrum will provide the radio frequency required to power a number of implantable medical devices that will...

Thursday, Nov 3, 2011

Valencia pharmaceutical company MannKind Corp. shaved its third-quarter loss to $38.5 million (31 cents per share) from $45.3 million (40 cents a year ago) on a 26 percent decrease in expenses for research and development. The company made the announcement at the close of trading Thursday. The loss beat...

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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
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
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
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
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.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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