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1993 - Hart High grad Dee Dee Myers (1979) becomes first female White House press secretary [story]
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‘Open Space’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Library
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita has a new art exhibit entitled “Trails” on display now through April 20 at the Canyon Country Library. The exhibit features paintings and photographs of local Santa Clarita Open Space areas and trails created by local artists. For more information about City of Santa Clarita...

Couple Donates 10 Acres in Sand Canyon for City Open Space
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

Bob and Wendy Stevenson, long time Santa Clarita residents, officially donated two 4.91-acre lots to the City of Santa Clarita on Dec. 23 for preservation as open space. This gift of approximately 10 acres of property is adjacent to the City’s existing Golden Valley Ranch open space. The Stevensons...

Report: County Has $162 Mil. Available for Parks, Open Space
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014

Photo: American Trails [Supv. Antonovich] – In a just-released report requested by Mayor Michael D. Antonovich and Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the county counsel revealed that approximately $162 million in available Proposition A funds can be spent without state legislation. The report determined...

City Opens 114 Acres of Parkland West of I-5
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014

Despite the rain, 114 acres were added Tuesday to Santa Clarita’s Open Space Preservation District. The Taylor Open Space – a popular filming location for the 1979-1985 CBS televsion series, “The Dukes of Hazzard” – is a natural woodland area in Lyon Canyon, adjacent to the...

Dec. 3: Ribbon Cutting for ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ (Taylor) Open Space in Towsley Canyon
Friday, Nov 28, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita will host a public ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the dedication of the Taylor Open Space, which was a primary location for the CBS television series, “The Dukes of Hazzard” (1979-1985). The event will be held at the entrance...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2013

In this episode: Santa Clarita voters had the chance Tuesday to select board members for three local school districts and one water district, log on to SCVNews.com or Hometownstation.com for election results tonight; Santa Clarita will play host to the Amgen Tour of Santa Clarita in 2014. Also: Classes...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013

In this episode: A new William S. Hart Union High school district governing board member will be chosen Wednesday; An off-duty sheriff’s deputy is on paid leave after firing a round into the air while chasing after some prankster kids in his Westridge neighborhood. Also: City officials broke ground...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013

In this episode: Twelve residents are vying for an open seat on the Hart School District Governing Board;  Santa Clarita City Council members unanimously approved a funding switch to fix an improper land buy made last year. Also: Both directions of Interstate 5 were shut down in Sun Valley after rain...

Council Fixes Problem of Open-Space Land Purchased with Wrong Money

In what some are calling an example of the system working, with others questioning the oversight of such purchases, Santa Clarita City Council members approved a fund switch with a 5-0 vote to fix an improper land buy made last year. The city purchased hundreds of acres with Open Space Preservation District...

Open Space Purchase on City Council’s Oct. 8 Calendar
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 08, 2013 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355   AGENDA _______________________________________ PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY – No New Business _______________________________________ How...

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1993 - Hart High grad Dee Dee Myers (1979) becomes first female White House press secretary [story]
Dee Dee Myers
1967 - Original airing of Star Trek "Arena" Episode: Kirk battles the Gorn commander (Saugus resident Bobby Clark) at Vasquez Rocks [watch]
Kirk vs. Gorn commander
1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
Saugus Cafe
Fritz Coleman’s show "Unassisted Living," in Residency at the El Oortal Monroe Forum in North Hollywood, will be performed on Sunday, Jan. 26 t0 benefit the California Community Foundation Wildlife Recovery Fund with 100% of all profits raised donated to the fund.
Jan. 26: Fritz Coleman’s ‘Unassisted Living’ to Benefit Wildfire Recovery Fund
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 3 p.m.
Jan. 22: COC Board Business Meeting
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau continues its dedicated efforts to locate individuals reported missing following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires.
LASD Reports 17 Still Missing in L.A. Area Wildfires
The Canyon Theatre Guild opens the Broadway musical, "West Side Story" on Saturday, Jan. 18 on stage at the community theater in Old Town Newhall.
‘West Side Story’ Opens at the Canyon Theatre Guild
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Jordan Meraz as the new Director of Technology Services.
Jordan Meraz Named Hart Director of Technology Services
The American Red Cross is offering financial assistance for families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Los Angeles County wildfires. Assistance available to those affected by Eaton, Palisades, Hurst and Kenneth fires.
Red Cross Offers Financial Assistance to Fire Victims
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that containment efforts continue for all three activie fires still burning in Southern California.
Repopulation Efforts in Eaton, Palisades Fire Areas, 27 Fire Deaths Reported
Newhall Escrow, founded in 1963, has announced its acquisition by Santa Clarita Valley real estate professional Christian Lazore.
Newhall Escrow Changes Hands
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has announced that charges have been filed against eight additional individuals in connection with eight alleged crimes committed during Los Angeles County’s devastating wildfires.
County DA Charges Nine with Crimes During Wildfires
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Vince Ferry as the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Vince Ferry Named Hart Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman have announced a rapid response effort to prevent and prosecute insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors.
Officials Announce Efforts to Protect Wildfire Victims from Insurance Fraud
1994, 4:31 a.m. - Magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake rocks Santa Clarita Valley [video]
collapsed freeway bridge
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Santa Clarita City Council appointed a number of individuals to fill vacancies on city commissions.
New Commissioners Appointed by Santa Clarita City Council
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps provides social services, including food, shelter, clothing and financial assistance. According to Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps Captain Rafael Viana, Officer in Charge, the organization has now focused its concentration on helping the specific needs of those affected in the Los Angeles area wildfires.
Salvation Army SCV Corps Works to Assist Fire Victims
In partnership with DreamUp, three teams, one from SCVi in the Santa Clarita Valley and two from iLEAD Hybrid Exploration, have been selected to send experiments to the International Space Station.
SCVi, iLEAD Selected to Send Student Experiments to Space
The city of Santa Clarita and Green Santa Clarita will host a class on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9-10 a.m., regarding the importance of rainwater harvesting and proper installation and maintenance of rain barrels.
Feb. 22: Rain Barrel Class, Purchase Program
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21 starting at 6 p.m.
Jan. 21: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a adults decorate a tote bag activity, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351.
Jan 18: Adults Decorate a Tote Bag at Canyon Country Library
Irit Specktor and the Studio K'tan Flamenco Dance Academy presents "Flamencommunity", a flamenco dance and music event, 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Feb. 7:  K’tan Flamenco Dance Academy Presents ‘Flamencommunity’
As a father of two young children, I understand how crucial it is to be an active and informed parent in today’s world. The challenges our kids face are more complex than ever and I believe it’s our responsibility to equip them with the tools they need to make healthy choices.
Jason Gibbs | Parenting for Prevention In-Person Meeting
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