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COC Measure M Bonds Earn Highest Rating; Remainder to Sell Next Month
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016

Note: This pertains to the Measure M bonds that were approved by voters 10 years ago. The remainder of the authorization is scheduled for sale in November. In 2016, voters approved a successor bond, known as Measure E.   Fitch Ratings has assigned an ‘AAA’ rating to the following general...

Measure E Passage Positions COC to Meet Future Needs
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016

With Santa Clarita Valley voters approving Measure E by a 57.59 percent majority, College of the Canyons will have the resources needed to not only meet the demands of growing student enrollment, but also address the community’s future needs for education and training. The college, which was originally...

Measure E is Critically Needed
Tuesday, Jun 7, 2016

There seem to have been some false and negative opinions projected toward Measure E, so I would like to take the time to present to you the perspective of a recent graduate and explain why it is imperative to the future of this community for Measure E to pass. College of the Canyons has provided me and...

Vote for Our Future
Monday, Jun 6, 2016

There is power in quality education. I believe that is something on which we as a community can all agree. In a world where young people are entering the workforce saddled with astronomical student loan debt, College of the Canyons is providing students with quality education at an affordable cost. By...

Measure E Shockwave

Make no mistake about it. Measure E will send a message across our state on the morning of June 8. Unbeknownst to many, the Santa Clarita Valley is being closely monitored by taxpayer advocate organizations and the growing Proposition 39 bond industry. Both sides want to see if just a little pushback...

COC: Consistently Meeting Needs
Sunday, Jun 5, 2016

Nearly 50 years ago, residents of the Santa Clarita Valley voted to establish a community college. The benefits of having local access to higher education were clear: giving students an affordable option to complete the first two years of college before transferring to a university and earning a bachelor’s...

COC: A Wise Investment

For 25 years I have been extremely fortunate to sell homes in Santa Clarita … a lot of homes. I am convinced the main reason why so many people have bought the listings I represent are the schools. They want their children to attend high-performing schools that are well-maintained, equipped with...

Bond Funds Managed as Promised
Saturday, Jun 4, 2016

I have had the opportunity to serve as chair of the Measure M Citizens’ Oversight Committee at College of the Canyons, and I have been continually impressed by the manner in which the college has carefully managed and spent the bond funds as promised to voters in 2006. Each year for the past nine years,...

Join Me in Voting Yes
Friday, Jun 3, 2016

I am asking you to join me in supporting Measure E, a ballot measure that will allow College of the Canyons to provide access for thousands of additional students to successfully complete their educational goals. I am the proud father of two College of the Canyons graduates. My children’s educational...

A Wise Investment

On June 7, Santa Clarita Valley voters will have the opportunity to vote for Measure E to improve College of the Canyons. We have carefully studied Measure E and recommend a “yes” vote. Time and again, College of the Canyons has demonstrated its wise stewardship of local dollars and continues to...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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
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