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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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Oroville: Wed. Update; 1,500 Still in Shelters (Video)
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2017

The Department of Water Resources continues to reinforce the emergency spillway. More than 125 construction crews are working around the clock, and are placing 1,200 tons of material on the spillway per hour, using helicopters and heavy construction equipment. Forecasted winds may force workers to temporarily...

Sept. 16: Give Blood at Santa Clarita City Hall
Tuesday, Sep 6, 2016

The City of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a Community Blood Drive on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard. According to the American Red Cross, one blood donation can help save up to three...

New Red Cross Leader for SCV, North Valleys
Monday, Aug 29, 2016

The earthquake in Italy, recent wildfires in California, and floods in Louisiana remind us that disasters can occur anytime, anywhere, and that the Red Cross is ready to help when it matters most. To make sure that Crescenta, Antelope, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando Valley communities are ready to bounce...

Aug. 11: Red Cross Blood Drive at City Hall
Thursday, Jul 28, 2016

The City of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard. According to the American Red Cross, one blood donation can help save up to three lives. There is...

March 6: Red Cross Shares Disaster Prep Tips Over Lunch
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015

Lunch & Learn   Friday, March 6, 2015 11:45am Hosted By: American Red Cross “Emergency Preparedness”   The Red Cross is here to make sure you are as prepared as you possibly can be for potential disasters and other emergencies. These events can strike suddenly, at any time and...

Dec. 17: Give Blood, Get Free Stuff
Monday, Dec 8, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard. According to the American Red Cross, one blood donation can help save up to three...

City to Host Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. at City Hall to help save lives. According to the American Red Cross, one blood donation can help save up to three lives. There is always a need...

American Red Cross Shuttering Valencia Office
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013

[KHTS] – The Red Cross Santa Clarita District Office on Valencia Boulevard near City Hall will be closing by the end of the month, Scott Underwood, Red Cross Los Angeles regional disaster program officer, said Tuesday. We have lost our lease,” Underwood said. Carl Goldman, co-owner of KHTS AM-1220...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, November 12, 2013

In this episode: The Red Cross district office for the Santa Clarita Valley is closing its doors at the end of this month; Over 180 real estate professionals gathered at Valencia Country Club Tuesday to hear a presentation on the state of the industry in Santa Clarita. Also: The Masters College in Newhall...

Council Honors Red Cross Volunteers
Thursday, Mar 14, 2013

On Tuesday night at the Santa Clarita City Council Meeting, Mayor Bob Kellar and the Santa Clarita City Council recognized local residents for their accomplishments in helping to make Santa Clarita a better place. In honor of American Red Cross month, the Santa Clarita City Council recognized the volunteers...

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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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