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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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Wilk’s Nonprofit Aid Bill Moves Ahead
Wednesday, Apr 2, 2014

[KHTS] – A bill introduced by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R- Santa Clarita, aimed at helping nonprofit groups made it through the Higher Education Committee on Tuesday, according to officials from Wilk’s office. The California Community College Civic Center bill would allow nonprofit groups...

Samuel Dixon Center Reaching Out to Community
Monday, Mar 31, 2014

[News Release] – Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. (SDFHC) is close to its 35th year of service. It is truly remarkable what one idea can turn into! As you know, we provide primary health care services to the underprivileged of the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. The need is greater than...

Seminar to Highlight Risk Management for Nonprofits
Friday, Mar 28, 2014

NEWS RELEASE – Please join us for a seminar targeting two important risks that nonprofits need to manage properly. First, Howard Miller of L/B/W Insurance & Financial Services will explain risks and responsibilities of holding data such as employee records, donors’ financial information,...

Nonprofit Leaders Invited to Meet Grantmakers
Friday, Sep 20, 2013

The College of the Canyons Office of Grants Development will host its ninth annual “Meet the Grant Makers” panel presentation and seminar event on Friday, Oct. 4, offering Santa Clarita Valley’s non-profits an opportunity to learn how to improve their fundraising efforts and see their organizations...

July 19: Sens. Knight, Pavley Co-hosting Grants Workshop
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013

Fran Pavley California State Senators Fran Pavley & Steve Knight invite you to a Steve Knight Grants Workshop Presenters include: California Air Resources Board, California Natural Resources Agency, Caltrans, the Office of Traffic Safety, and the U.S. Census Bureau Everyone is Welcome! Friday,...

KHTS Intern Launches Local Charity Database
Thursday, Dec 27, 2012

SCV Cares, a new website that aggregates community charities into one easy to use directory, demonstrates how one individual can make positive change. David Perez, KHTS intern and assistant house manager at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, launched the website Christmas Eve. “Growing up, I...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley awarded nearly $10,000 in grants and scholarships at its business meeting this week. The awards included $1,000 each to winners of its Young Women in Public Affairs and it’s Jane M. Klausman Women in Business scholarships and $7,750 divided between five recipients...

The College of the Canyons Office of Grants Development will host its 8th annual “Meet the Grant Makers” panel presentation and seminar event on Friday, June 8, offering Santa Clarita Valley’s nonprofit organizations an opportunity to learn how to improve their fundraising efforts and see...

Saturday, Apr 7, 2012

L/B/W Insurance & Financial Services of Valencia will host a free seminar on risk management specifically for nonprofit managers on Thursday, April 26, at the Valencia Country Club. The event will feature an attorney, a CPA, an insurance professional and a fundraising consultant who will share their...

Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011

The Child & Family Center celebrates 35 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley this year and will mark the occasion in grand style. Supporters of the center are invited to a special celebration Sept. 9 to recognize the founders of the organization as well as past and present staffer and sponsors...

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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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