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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Oct. 6: COC Hosts 2022 Manufacturing Day
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2022

Every year across the United States, colleges, business and communities participate in a unique event called Manufacturing Day that highlights what modern manufacturing consists of so students, parents, and the public are have a deeper understanding of the opportunities available to them. This year,...

April 26: City Council Regular Meeting
Friday, Apr 22, 2022

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Items on the agenda include reviews of agreements between the City and the Santa Clarita Community College District regarding the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center and a discussion regarding operations at The...

City Highlights Activities for Holiday Fun in Santa Clarita
Friday, Nov 26, 2021

Find something for everyone at the various events happening in Santa Clarita this holiday season including Six Flags Magic Mountain’s magical winter experience, an international film festival and holiday shows. Things to do this holiday season:   Holiday in the Park Six Flags Magic Mountain...

‘Antigone’ Coming to COC’s Black Box Theater
Friday, Nov 12, 2021

The College of the Canyons Theatre Department will present “Antigone,” the Greek tragedy by Sophocles, as its first live performance since 2020. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 18-20; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Directed by David Stears, “Antigone” is the third of the Theban plays...

COC Cancels March, April Events
Sunday, Mar 15, 2020

In compliance with the state’s ban on large gatherings to curb the spread of coronavirus, College of the Canyons has canceled events that were scheduled during the months of March and April. The California Department of Public Health issued a mandate on March 11 that non-essential gatherings must be...

COC School of Visual & Performing Arts Sets May Performances
Monday, May 6, 2019

Santa Clarita Valley community members are invited to enjoy an exciting lineup of music and dance performances from the College of the Canyons School of Visual and Performing Arts throughout the month of May. The annual Pops! concert will kick off the month of entertainment with the award-winning COC...

COC’s Visual, Performing Arts Students Prep for Final Performances
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

The College of the Canyons School of Visual and Performing Arts will wrap up the fall semester with a lineup of fun and festive musical performances designed to showcase the college’s talented students and help ring in the holiday season. The Electronica Musique and Multimedia Concert will feature...

Oct. 6: Chinese Warriors of Peking Bring Martial Arts, Acrobatics to PAC
Monday, Sep 24, 2018

Since 1958, the company Chinese Warriors of Peking has been astounding audiences with their martial arts and acrobatics. Now is your chance to take in this breathtaking show at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. The show’s plot draws...

June 27: Air Force Band of the Golden West Returns to the PAC
Friday, Jun 15, 2018

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons will welcome back the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert Band on Wednesday, June 27. Stationed in the San Francisco Bay area at Travis Air Force Base, the Band of the Golden West is the Air Force’s only...

COC Honors Suicide Prevention Month; Brings Together CHP Sergeant, Man Whose Life He Saved
Thursday, Aug 31, 2017

​On March 11, 2005, a depressed and overwhelmed Kevin Berthia was ready to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge when he heard someone say “Hey, wait a minute.” The words came from California Highway Patrol (CHP) Sergeant Kevin Briggs, who spent 96 minutes talking to Berthia until he convinced him to...

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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
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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