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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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Volunteers Make Care Packages For SCV Nonprofit
Saturday, Nov 28, 2015

[KHTS] – Prayer Angels for the Military and the Valencia Library hosted a care package creation event, to send much needed supplies to people in service overseas. The event brought dozens of people together to create cards and special packages to help give “prayers” and well wishes to our...

Prayer Angels Plan Pair of Events to Support Troops
Friday, Nov 13, 2015

Prayer Angels for the Military will be hosting two different events for the holidays to give support to the Santa Clarita Valley’s members of the armed services, past and present. The first event is a care package drive for troops held at the Old Town Newhall Library on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2...

Feb. 7, 14: Kids Can Make Valentines for Troops, 1st Responders
Thursday, Feb 5, 2015

File photo: KHTS Local kids and their families can participate in a free Valentine’s Day event with the 11th Annual Hearts for Heroes program, hosted by Prayer Angels for the Military, at all three of the Santa Clarita Public Library branches. The events will occur from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 7 at...

Dec. 6: Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting in Newhall
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2014

The community is invited to share the spirit of the holidays and to honor our military heroes with a heartwarming ceremony, spectacular musical performances and the lighting of the Military Honor Christmas Tree on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall. Hot cocoa, coffee...

Angels Praying for Help with Care Packages for Troops
Monday, Sep 1, 2014

[KHTS] – Prayer Angels for the Military are asking for help from Santa Clarita Valley residents to prepare care packages for deployed U.S. troops. The group is planning to meet Sept. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Newhall Library to fill boxes. “We still have local deployed troops and some...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed an Orange County undersheriff John Scott as interim LA County Sheriff Tuesday afternoon. Scott will serve as a temporary replacement for Sheriff Lee Baca until the end of the year. Castaic Elementary parents and students organized the second fundraiser...

Hearts for Heroes: Make Valentines for the Troops
Monday, Jan 27, 2014

File photo: KHTS Prayer Angels for the Millitary is inviting the community to make Valentines for our first responders and fill care packages for our troops on Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library. Come meet and thank local firefighters, law enforcement and military. Kids prizes...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday, Nov 18, 2013

In this episode: The Santa Clarita Valley International Program has joined local efforts to help the victims of a Typhoon that destroyed much of the Philippines; The Saugus Union School District’s governing board will be discussing the possibility of a bond measure next year; Santa Clarita has...

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting at Newhall Veterans Plaza
Saturday, Nov 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY – SETUP 12/6/2013   The public is invited to attend a heartwarming ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall to celebrate the nation’s military service members, past and present. Prayer Angels for the Military is hosting Santa Clarita’s 8th annual Military Honor...

Items Needed Now for Military Care Packages

Operation Thank Our Troops Help SCV-based Prayer Angels for the Military to send care packages to U.S. troops in Afghanistan.   Needed: Granola bars, beef jerky, white and black cotton sport socks, canned ravioli with   pop tops, three-blade razors, international phone cards (AT&T only), AA/AAA...

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Newest Additions to SCVNews.com
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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
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