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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store


2024 SCV Minimum Wage Update
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024

The Santa Clarita Valley is in a unique situation with the city of Santa Clarita and the county of Los Angeles having two different minimum wage increase schedules, This has caused confusion and challenges for many local employers and residents. The city increases its wages in keeping with the State...

2023 SCV Minimum Wage Changes
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley is in an especially unique situation in that the city of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles have two different minimum wage increase schedules which has caused confusion and challenges for many of our local employers and residents alike. The city increases its wages...

Minimum Wage In Unincorporated Areas of L.A. County Must Increase By July 1
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022

The minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will be $15.96 per hour beginning July 1. Some important aspects of the County’s Minimum Wage Ordinance: -This ordinance applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work in a week within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County -Employers...

L.A. Public Works Announces Several Updates
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and announced several updates including Juneteenth closure and increasing minimum wage. –Public Works and County Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, June 20, 2022 in in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, a federal and local holiday celebrating...

Aug. 1: Minimum Wage Forum
Tuesday, Jun 5, 2018

Join the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and Poole & Shaffery, LLP for a minimum wage forum. Brian Koegle from Poole & Shaffery, LLP will provide a minimum wage law update and local business leaders will provide insight as to how they are implementing minimum wages increases...

Feb. 20: VIA Luncheon, 2018 Employment Law Update
Friday, Jan 19, 2018

Be afraid. Be very afraid. Your business can’t afford to ignore California employment laws and risk catastrophic results. Attorneys Brian Koegle and David Poole of Santa Clarita Valley law firm Poole & Shaffery, LLP will provide insight on legal matters affecting California businesses at the...

Millions to Ring in 2018 With Legal Pot, Higher Wages
Monday, Jan 1, 2018

By Nick Cahill, Courthouse News Thousands of legislative fruits of labor born from bargaining and negotiating between lawmakers and lobbyists go into effect across the nation Jan. 1. As usual, significant new 2018 laws addressing topics such as recreational marijuana, immigration and election reform...

July 1: Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect in Unincorporated L.A. County
Friday, Jun 2, 2017

Starting July 1, the minimum wage will increase to $12 an hour in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County for businesses with 26 or more employees and $10.50 an hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees. Businesses are strongly encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer...

May 27: Los Angeles County Small Business Initiative Meeting
Monday, May 16, 2016

Los Angeles County minimum wage is increasing beginning July 1, 2016 and small businesses are being offered assistance. Join the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs for a series of business roundtables on what you can expect when the wage increase goes into effect and how the Small...

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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
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
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