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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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1851 - San Fernando-San Francisquito-Eliz. Lake Roads become public highways [story]
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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!
June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale
College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center
Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.
LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen
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
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.
L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak
The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.
DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services
1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
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The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.
Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’
The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.
June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’
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