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Mall Installation Spotlights Art from Newhall Teens
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the NOMAD Program, will unveil a new Common Spaces: Art in Public Places display at the Small Space, Big Stories Gallery at Westfield Valencia Town Center. The exhibit, “Art Making for Change: NOMAD LAB,” will be on display beginning Friday, Jan. 18,...

Santa Clarita’s Public Art Enriches Community
Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013

The Santa Clarita City Council and Arts Commission believe public art enriches the community, inspires conversation, and encourages creativity among residents of all ages. Over the last several years, we’ve made tremendous strides in bringing new art in many forms to Santa Clarita.  Allow me to share...

New Sculpture Adorns South Fork Trail
Monday, Dec 31, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita recently installed its third piece of art along the South Fork Trail as part of the Common Spaces: Art in Public Places campaign.  The piece, titled “The Finish,” pays tribute to the men, women and children who use the trail system to stay active and healthy. Artist Scott...

Dec. 12: City Event to Help Artists ‘Get It Together’
Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita invites professional artists and those working to strengthen their career in the arts to join artist and author Karen Atkinson for a free “Getting Your Stuff Together” workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd. The...

New Butterfly Sculpture Greets Central Park Visitors
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita recently installed its newest art piece titled “The Western Tiger Swallowtail” by artist LT Mustardseed in front of Central Park.  The piece will remain a permanent fixture and is part of the Common Spaces: Art in Public Places campaign. “The Western Tiger Swallowtail”...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012

The walls of the First Floor Gallery at City Hall now include more than 40 works of art by students of College of the Canyons’ Graphic and Multimedia Design Program.  The new exhibit titled “Visit Santa Clarita, Illustrated Travel Posters” was installed this week and will be on display through...

Aug. 15: Learn How to Get Involved in Public Art
Monday, Aug 13, 2012

Marc Pally The City of Santa Clarita invites community artists to a free “Public Art 101” Art Talk featuring art industry veteran Marc Pally, who will share valuable information about the process of public art and how artists can get involved based on his decades of experience in the field of public...

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Newhall School District Visual Arts Program, recently unveiled a new Common Spaces: Art in Public Places display at the Community Wall located at Westfield Valencia Town Center.  The exhibit, “Representing Student Artists of the Newhall School District,”...

City Opens Iron Horse Trailhead to Hundreds
Friday, Jun 15, 2012

Equestrians, bicyclists, runners and sightseers are celebrating the completion of a new trailhead. The Iron Horse Trailhead opened to hundreds of trail enthusiasts Friday morning, providing a new connection to the South Fork Trail. The 4-mile Iron Horse Trail is a multi-use riding and walking path that...

Trailhead Sculpture Points Way to SCV History
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Local artists Idelle Okman Tyzbir and Dianne Foderaro will unveil their sculpture, Crossroads at Iron Horse Trailhead, on June 15 at 10 a.m. The 15 foot structure recognizes the contribution of the railroad and Santa Clarita history and is located near the railroad trestle on Magic Mountain Parkway. “I...

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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
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
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