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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Sept. 29-30: Carmageddon Returns
Monday, Jul 23, 2012

[MTA] – The second 10-mile closure of both directions of the I-405 over the Sepulveda Pass, popularly known as “Carmageddon,” has now been scheduled for Sept. 29-30, 2012 when contractors will demolish the remaining side of the Mulholland Bridge.  Motorists throughout the State of California...

Sunday, Jun 3, 2012

[Caltrans] – The California Department of Transportation has awarded approximately $350 million in grants to improve public transit across California. An estimated 80 projects will upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, modernize transit stations and create jobs throughout the state....

MTA Board Green-Lights Antonovich Plan to Upgrade Metrolink
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012

Michael D. Antonovich [Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – A motion by MTA First Vice Chair, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich supporting the Antelope Valley Line Infrastructure Improvement Strategic Plan was unanimously approved by the MTA Board of Directors. “This unanimous vote is a step forward...

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011

[Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – In light of recent revelations concerning questionable excessive spending by construction authority executives, a motion by MTA Director Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, co-authored by MTA Directors Ara Najarian and Supervisor Don Knabe, directs the acting MTA Inspector...

Antonovich in China for Air Quality Agreement
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011

L.A. County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich and Director-General Chen Meng Meng of Jiangsu Province at the signing ceremony for a bilateral agreement to share air quality technology Los Angeles County Mayor Mike Antonovich returned to China over Thanksgiving, this time in his role as a board member of the...

Friday, Oct 28, 2011

[Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich] – The MTA Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion by Los Angeles County Mayor and MTA Vice Chair Michael D. Antonovich establishing a “culture of safety” by ordering a full audit of MTA’s safety measures. “The top priority for the MTA Board of Directors...

MTA Board Votes to Expand Sheriff Contract

[Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department] – The Metro Transit Board voted 11-0 Thursday to approve expansion of its existing fiscal year 2011-2012 contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Transit Services Bureau. The expansion addresses growth of the transit system, restoration...

Sheriff’s Mass Transit System Investigators Honored Nationally
Monday, Oct 24, 2011

[Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department] – The International Association of Chiefs of Police on Tuesday will present the Thomson Reuters Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigations to the Special Problems Unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Departments’ Transit Services Bureau...

Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011

Go behind the scenes and learn how the 405 Carmageddon closure became Carma-Heaven. Sit down with the Metro Board’s new chair, L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, as he reveals exciting plans for the coming year. Take a walk into the history of beautiful Union Station and find out how it is being...

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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
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
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