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1855 - American Land Commission confirms 48,612-acre Rancho San Francisco to Jacoba Feliz, widow of Antonio del Valle [story]
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McKeon Votes to Fund Patients with Preexisting Conditions
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013

[Rep. McKeon] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, voted Wednesday for H.R. 1549, The Helping Sick Americans Now Act. This legislation transfers $4 billion from the Obamacare slush fund to help the sickest patients with pre-existing conditions get coverage through the end of the...

Coming Soon: A New Way to Buy Health Insurance
Thursday, Feb 14, 2013

When key parts of the health care law take effect in 2014, you’ll have a new way to buy health insurance for yourself, your family, or your small business: the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Marketplace is designed to help you find health insurance that fits your budget, with less hassle. Every...

Can You Claim the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit?
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013

For tax years 2010 through 2013, the maximum credit is 35 percent for small business employers and 25 percent for small tax-exempt employers such as charities. An enhanced version of the credit will be effective beginning Jan. 1, 2014. Additional information about the enhanced version will be added to...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013

In this episode: The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is reorganizing it’s zone leader program in order to save money to increase patrols; City officials have started work on their annual budget due in July. Also: The City of Santa Clarita has decided not to go forward with an effort to...

Got Questions About Affordable Healthcare Act? Ask Now
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013

Wonder how the new Affordable Health Care for America Act – aka Obamacare – will affect you or your business when it takes full effect in 2014? Submit your questions now, and learn the answers Thursday, Feb. 7, starting at 11:30 a.m., when a panel of experts assembled by the Santa Clarita Valley...

Wilk Discusses Upcoming Session on Obamacare
Friday, Jan 25, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, spoke to KHTS on Friday about his impressions of a special legislative session called by Gov. Jerry Brown to address potential obstacles to implementing the Affordable Health Care Act. Also known as Obamacare, the sweeping health care reforms...

Governor Calls Special Session to Implement Obamacare
Thursday, Jan 24, 2013

Edmund G. Brown Jr. Gov. Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown Jr. issued the following proclamation Thursday to convene an extraordinary session of the Legislature on Monday to continue the work of implementing the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The text of the proclamation follows:   A...

Feds Provide $674 Mil. to Calif. for Next Step in Obamacare
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $1.5 billion in new Exchange Establishment Grants to California, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, and Vermont to ensure these states have the resources necessary to...

Feb. 7 Chamber Luncheon: What Obamacare Means to You
Monday, Jan 14, 2013

Brian Koegle Several changes to national healthcare policies, as part of the Affordable Care Act, became effective Jan. 1, and many more are expected in the months and years to come. To help members of the community understand the relevance of these new laws and policies, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber...

Molina Wants Health Dept. to ‘Reinvent Itself’ Under Obamacare
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012

Gloria Molina [Gloria Molina] – Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina announced today that the Board of Supervisors will receive status reports on the implementation on the Affordable Care Act – commonly known as “Obamacare” – as it pertains to the county’s health care delivery...

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1855 - American Land Commission confirms 48,612-acre Rancho San Francisco to Jacoba Feliz, widow of Antonio del Valle [story]
fake deed
Three of Santa Clarita’s most talented women artists, each employing a distinct medium will be showcasing over 30 original artworks at the Santa Paula Art Museum in an upcoming exhibit titled “A Brush With Nature: Three Artists’ Perspectives.”
Jan. 18: SCV Artists’ Showcase at Santa Paula Art Museum
The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues to issue No Burn Day alerts for the first week of January.
Jan. 2: No Burn Days Continue Into New Year
As we close out another year, let's take some time to celebrate and reflect on the progress we've made. It is this work we have done together that makes it such an honor to continue serving as your Assemblymember for another two years.
Pilar Schiavo: Celebrating Progress, Community, and a Bright Year Ahead
As the year 2024 comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on what a great year had at SNAP Sports.
SNAP Sports Looks Back and Gives Thanks for 2024
The new year is a time to reset, while also setting goals for the next 12 months. Thanks to the leadership of our City Council, strategic planning has always been a key part of our City’s success.
Ken Striplin: Happy New Year
Every year, law enforcement faces unforeseen challenges due to changes in laws, policies, and societal shifts.
L.A. Sheriff’s Department Shares 2024 End of Year Highlights
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis have introduced a motion to declare Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, a Day of Mourning across Los Angeles County in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
Supes Will Vote to Honor Former President Carter With Day of Mourning
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger proudly highlights her top accomplishments of 2024, showcasing her dedication to the residents of the Fifth District and Los Angeles County. 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Celebrates Landmark Achievements in 2024
1850 - Death Valley '49ers William Manley & John Rogers reach SCV, find help for Bennett-Arcan party [story]
William Manly
The California Department of Public Health has launched "Take Space to Pause," a statewide campaign made for teens and by teens that will focus on reducing self-stigma surrounding youth mental health challenges and promoting positive ways to seek help.
Teens Encouraged To ‘Take Space to Pause’ To Help with Mental Health
By sustaining its commitment to support healthy individuals and families in healthful communities, the California Department of Public Health recognizes the need to transform as public health advances and society evolves.
Tomás J. Aragón, M.D. | California Department of Public Health
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food sold at several farmers markets in California due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples. A house cat that consumed this product has been confirmed H5 bird flu positive.
Public Health Warns Against Raw Milk, Meat for Humans, Pets
Chiquita Canyon, LLC has announced that the Chiquita Canyon Landfill is closing active waste disposal operations effective Jan. 1, 2025. The last day for accepting incoming solid waste at the landfill is Tuesday, Dec. 31. While waste disposal operations will conclude, Chiquita Canyon, LLC will continue to manage the landfill, address the noxious odor incident occurring onsite and oversee closure and post-closure activities.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill Ceases Operations Jan. 1
As we approach the end of 2024, we are wrapping up several big projects and planning new ones. Although we are currently tackling an issue with a faulty well, there is some good news to share as well.
Gabriella Skollar | Gibbon Conservation Center
Widespread use of fireworks related to New Year's Eve celebration coupled with calm weather conditions may worsen air quality in Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, thorugh 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1.
AQMD Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Increased Use of Fireworks
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7 starting at 6 p.m.
Jan. 7: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
In its first action since the Christmas break and last before the start of conference play, The Master's University men's basketball team won an exhibition game over the Stanton Elks 93-62 Monday night, Dec. 30 in The MacArthur Center.
Mustangs Win Exhibition Over Stanton
1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
Rex Allen
Heroes of Color and The Hart School District will host the "Jr. ARTrepreneurs" Student Art Exhibition, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Saugus, CA 91350.
Jan. 23: Hart School District ‘Jr. ARTrepreneurs’ Student Art Exhibition
Canyon Theatre Guild will begin performances of West Side Story, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Jan. 18-Feb. 22: Canyon Theatre Guild Presents West Side Story
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of the 13th annual Polar Plunge and what better way to ring in the New Year than by taking the plunge into the icy waters at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Jan. 4: Take the New Year’s Plunge at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
Parenting for Prevention will host a drug prevention and mental health resource fair and a presentation by Clear Behavioral Health, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 at Golden Valley High School.
Jan. 27: Parenting for Prevention Resource Fair, Presentation at Golden Valley High
Join the city of Santa Clarita each month for guided Community Hikes led by city staff at different trailheads and parks.
Connect, Explore, Hike With the Community
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