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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Jan. 10:  Sierra Hillbillies Hosts 10 Week Intermediate Dance Classes
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023

The Sierra Hillbillies wants Santa Clarita to start the New Year Dancing, with new Classes starting Jan. 10. Join Instructor Janienne Alexander who will be teaching Part B “bridge from SSD to Plus level” class, that will have students dancing throughout the area quickly and confidently. Students...

Parks, Recreation to Discuss Impact of Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
Monday, Oct 2, 2023

The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., on the First Floor of City Hall in Council Chambers. The Commission will hear a presentation on the impacts of the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. The presentation comes on the...

Oct 14: C.A.S.T. for Kids is Looking for Volunteers
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023

The C.A.S.T. for ​Kids Foundation will team up volunteers and special needs children for a day of boating and fishing at Castaic Lake on Saturday, Oct. 14. This is ​a ​C.A.S.T. ​for ​Kids ​event is ​designed ​to ​provide children ​with ​disabilities, ​ages ​6​-​17, ​the...

Hart Park Mourns Loss of ‘Trouble,’ Among Park’s Oldest Bison
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is saddened to announce the death of “Here Comes Trouble,” a senior female bison at William S. Hart Park over the weekend. The bison, affectionately known as “Here Comes Trouble” or “Trouble” for short, was one of the oldest and...

CSUN Prof Receives Grant to Help Tell History of L.A. Park
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2023

Los Angeles State Historic Park sits just north of Chinatown on a stretch of land that once housed the train station where new arrivals to Los Angeles from the East first disembarked. The park includes green spaces where families can kick around a ball, host picnics and fly kites. Visitors can enjoy...

June 15: Summer Parks After Dark At Val Verde Park
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023

Parks After Dark returns for the summer season with free activities at 34 L.A. County parks, including Val Verde park. Bring family and friends for a free summer concert, movie night or a variety of free programs. This year, Parks After Dark brings more fun for all ages.  Each week brings a theme, in...

L.A. County Parks is Hiring Youth For Spring Jobs
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023

Los Angeles County Parks is hiring. This Spring, Parks and Rec is looking to employ local L.A. County Youth with an entry level job that pays more than minimum wage, $16.04, and allows them to work at their local L.A. County Park. Our Youth @ Work employees assist in leading recreational activities for...

Applications Now Being Accepted For Several Santa Clarita Local Appointment Vacancies
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for several positions for various commissions and councils that serve the city. The  the Arts Commission; the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; the Planning Commission; the Open Space Preservation District...

Supervisor Proposes Transfer of Hart Park to City
Monday, Jul 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is slated to begin the process of transferring control of William S. Hart Park to the city of Santa Clarita. Added to the supervisors’ July 12 consent calendar, the agenda item would instruct the L.A. County Parks director to initiate negotiations for...

June 16: Parks After Dark Returns, Includes Val Verde Park
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is bringing back its Parks after Dark program. The program will opens various parks around the county from 6 to 10 p.m. for a variety of free activities. Starting June 16 through Aug. 6 the parks will feature free programs including sports, wellness,...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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 April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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