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1993 - Hart High grad Dee Dee Myers (1979) becomes first female White House press secretary [story]
Dee Dee Myers


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SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2013

In this episode: The city of Santa Clarita is planning to fight a lawsuit that alleges its election system is a violation of Latino voters’ civil rights; Another 300 acres has been added to Santa Clarita’s Open Space for you to explore. Also: An early morning search warrant resulted in two arrests,...

City Introduces Interactive Web Features for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The City of Santa Clarita recently unveiled a few new interactive features on the HikeSantaClarita.com website, including “Ask Dr. Norm,” a question/answer column to provide outdoor enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and hikers with specific information about Santa Clarita’s wide open spaces. Dr. Norman...

City Poised to Buy 54 More Acres Near Cemex Property
Friday, Apr 19, 2013

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider authorizing the purchase Tuesday of 54 more acres of raw land near the planned Cemex sand and gravel mine in in Soledad Canyon, for preservation as open space. The city owns the Cemex property but can’t stop the mine from going forward without an act...

Black Bear Caught on City’s ‘Critter Cam’
Monday, Mar 25, 2013

Whether you are an experienced hiker or a novice, the City of Santa Clarita’s website, HikeSantaClarita.com is a “one-stop shop” with all the information you’ll need about trails and open space in our valley. From Elsmere Canyon to Agua Dulce and everything in between, the website provides detailed...

Council to Consider Buying Tax-Defaulted Land
Monday, Mar 11, 2013

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider notifying the county of its intent to purchase 62 acres of vacant land, to be added to the city’s 7,200 acres of open space, when the council meets Tuesday. Two of the parcels, totaling 52 acres, are adjacent to the city’s Golden Valley Open Space...

City Installs Foot Bridges at Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Thursday, Feb 7, 2013

The city of Santa Clarita recently installed two foot bridges that provide a connection from Golden Valley Ranch Open Space to East Walker Ranch Open Space by crossing two creeks. The foot bridges are made of steel frame with wood decking and are mounted to concrete piers that allow the bridges to completely...

City, County, State Funding Purchase of Agua Dulce Land
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012

A thousand acres of raw land in Agua Dulce are moving closer to preservation as permanent open space. On Tuesday the Los Angeles County supervisors – acting as the board of the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District – will consider reauthorizing money to help bring 20 parcels...

Thursday, May 10, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to apply for vacant positions on the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel (FAAP). Two terms of office on each Commission...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, Jan. 6, 2012
Friday, Jan 6, 2012

In this episode: Challengers Ed Colley, Jon Hatami file for City Council; City looks to purchase 50 acres of tax-foreclosure property in Placerita Canyon for open space. Also: Los Angeles County executive comments on Gov. Brown’s budget proposal; Nation’s job numbers improve; Local weather...

City Eyes Tax-Defaulted Land in Placerita Canyon
Thursday, Jan 5, 2012

The city of Santa Clarita is looking to add 50 vacant acres in Placerita Canyon to its growing inventory of open-space parkland. The City Council will consider a staff proposal Tuesday that would eventually see the property transferred from the county to the city. The county foreclosed on the property...

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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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