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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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March 17: Make the ‘Great Escape’ at this Inaugural DVC Gala
Monday, Jan 9, 2017

A classy night of dinner, dancing, and the possibility that you, too, will have to leave at a moment’s notice all come together at the Domestic Violence Center’s inaugural benefit event, The Great Escape Gala. Their inaugural event is an effort to highlight the reality of many victims: they...

Support ‘Great Futures’ at the Boys & Girls Club
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

This is a time of year infused with the spirit of giving, but the Boys & Girls Club gives young people the opportunity to build a “Great Future” everyday with programs and activities that encourage academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. With financial...

July 30: Try a Hand at Classic Casino Games with the Triumph Foundation
Friday, May 20, 2016

The Triumph Foundation is bringing casino games to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia on Saturday, July 30, starting at 5 p.m. for the “Let ’em Roll Casino Night”. Try a hand at Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, and more; or check out the “Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. In...

SCV Man, Woman of the Year Awards Dinner Tickets on Sale
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2016

Tickets for the 2016 Santa Clarita Valley Man, Woman of the Year Awards Dinner, held on Friday, May 6, are now on sale. Cost to attend is $125 for individual reservations or $1,250 for full table reservations, which seats 10 people. There is also the option to purchase a ‘Premium Table,’...

Action, KHTS Donate to Homeless Shelter
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2015

[KHTS] The Bridge to Home Emergency Winter Homeless Shelter acquired clothes and food on Tuesday after the Action Family Foundation and KHTS AM-1220 delivered donations they have been collecting through the month of December. More than five boxes filled with shoes, scarves, coats, socks and food were...

Local Nonprofit Seeks to Help Seniors through Holiday Donations
Saturday, Dec 12, 2015

It’s not too late to help out during the holidays. Raise You Up nonprofit is seeking donations for care packages that will go to patients of a local convalescent home. Some of the needed donations include small fleece blankets, new puzzle workbooks, decks of cards, medium-sized holiday gift bags...

Princess Cruises to Hold Cruise Raffle Giveaway Benefiting the Triumph Foundation

Princess Cruises is giving away a five-day getaway cruise for two to benefit a good cause. People can purchase raffle tickets for $100, with all proceeds going to the Triumph Foundation, which helps people living with paralysis. There will be a reverse raffle drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Triumph...

HandsOn Santa Clarita Fundraises with Annual 10k/ 5k at Magic Mountain
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015

HandsOn Santa Clarita volunteers are hosting their third annual Holiday 5k/ 10k at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Dec. 19. Bring friends, bring family and run through “the thrill capital of the world” decorated for the holidays. Wear a holiday costume to participate in the costume contest, win some...

Nonprofit Tax Questions? Tele-Townhall for Charities Feb. 19
Thursday, Jan 29, 2015

From BOE Member George Runner   Every day, nonprofit and faith-based organizations face challenges with tax laws in California. The laws can be complicated and, at times, confusing. These organizations face stiff penalties and interest if deadlines aren’t met and recordkeeping isn’t...

Tickets On Sale for Man & Woman of the Year Dinner
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014

[KHTS] – The 2014 Man and Woman of the YearRecognition Dinner is less than a month away, and tickets are now available online. Nonprofits in the Santa Clarita Valley nominated 29 candidates–15 men and 14 women–for the honor, and the two winners will be revealed at the dinner on Friday...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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 July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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