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May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024

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. More than 30 years ago, the four original members burst onto the scene with the trio of Gold-selling albums “Blues Traveler” (1990), “Travelers and Thieves...

April 18: UCLA Health Santa Clarita Presents ‘Demystifying Cancer’
Friday, Mar 22, 2024

UCLA Health Santa Clarita will present “Demystifying Cancer” on Thursday, April 18, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. A cancer diagnosis can be confusing and overwhelming. At this event, UCLA Health experts will demystify all things cancer...

March 16: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Bruckner Birthday Brilliance’
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is scheduled March 16 to present its classical concert, “Bruckner Birthday Brilliance.” Anton Bruckner is considered one of the music masters of the Romantic era. 2024 marks his 200th birthday. The Master Chorale will...

Feb. 1-4: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Returns to Santa Clarita
Thursday, Jan 18, 2024

E.S.C.A.P.E Theatre is presenting, “The Wizard of Oz,” a musical based on the classic children’s novel by L. Frank Baum, Feb. 1-4, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy who is swept away from her Kansas home by a...

May 9: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Presents Blues Traveler
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024

Enjoy the sounds of blues at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, as it presents Blues Travelers. Blues Travelers will take the stage on May 9 playing their hits from their over 30 year long run. In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler—John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and...

Santa Clarita Master Chorale Hosts Concert, ‘Messiah Sing-Along’
Friday, Nov 24, 2023

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale will host two holiday events in December, its annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 9 and the seventh annual “Messiah Sing-Along” on Monday, Dec. 11. “Lights of the Season” “Lights of the Season,” the Santa Clarita Master Chorale holiday...

April 4: Melissa Etheridge at Santa Clarita PAC
Friday, Nov 17, 2023

The Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken Tour will appear on stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the campus of College of the Canyons at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Tickets are now on sale and are priced at $175, $150, $120, $90. VIP packages available. Etheridge stormed onto the American...

Jan. 17: Daughtry to Appear at Santa Clarita PAC
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the campus of College of the Canyons is excited to be welcoming Daughtry on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Daughtry, one of the most visible and consistent Rock & Roll torch bearers of the 21st Century, has sold over nine million albums and 16 million singles worldwide...

Duo in Iconic Photo Comes to PAC in Honor of Suicide Prevention Month
Monday, Aug 28, 2023

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs will speak at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons to recount the profound experience that took place at the Golden Gate Bridge. On March 11, 2005, a depressed and overwhelmed Berthia...

Sept 2: Tickets Increase to $200 for 2023 Economic Outlook Event
Thursday, Aug 10, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation will host the 2023 Economic Outlook Forecast on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia. With the oscillating nature of the current economy, this year’s event will be more important than ever. Ticket prices...

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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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