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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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City Planners OK New Kaiser Valencia Med Center
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016

On a 5-0 vote, the Santa Clarita Planning Commission decided to allow the replacement of the old U.S. Borax building’s parking structure with a bigger one – and the removal of two small “volunteer” oak trees – to make way for a Kaiser Permanente medical center. The commission approved...

March 12: Newhall Library to Host One Story, One City
Monday, Feb 29, 2016

The Santa Clarita Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, invites residents to meet author Marisa Silver, the talented writer behind this year’s One Story, One City book selection “Mary Coin”. The free author event will take place on Saturday, March...

FBI Searching for Bank Robber Dubbed the ‘Whitewashed Bandit’
Monday, Feb 15, 2016

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the FBI are searching for a man who robbed multiple Southern California banks last week, including one in Valencia. A tweet sent out by the FBI Los Angeles addressed a man dressed in all white, dubbed the “Whitewashed Bandit,” and asked the...

Sheriff’s Foundation Aims to Donate Van for Local Programs
Friday, Feb 5, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be looking to approve a donation from The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation  that could help two local programs during their meeting Tuesday. The SCV Sheriff’s Foundation is slated to donate a 2014 Ford E-350, a 15-person passenger...

Council to Divide $155,000 Among Arts, Service Groups
Monday, Jan 25, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council will decide Tuesday whether to approve a list of recipients of this year’s community services and arts grants totaling more than $155,000. The city awards money each year out of its parks and recreation budget to organizations that compete for it through an application...

Valencia Students Win Big at SoCal Competition
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

Valencia High School DECA students joined over 300 other students from across Southern California to win multiple business awards earlier this month. DECA is a business-oriented career technical organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management...

Couple Arrested for Animal Cruelty, Narcotics Appear in Court
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

Photos Courtesy of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station [KHTS] – The man and woman that were arrested over the weekend after a cat was found with its legs bound in their car appeared in court Tuesday morning. Tyler Scott Vest, 23, and Kylie Stringer, 26, were arrested on Saturday at approximately...

City Buildings to Close Early for New Year’s
Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

The city of Santa Clarita will be closing all branches of city libraries and City Hall early for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Santa Clarita City Hall will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31, for New Year’s Eve and will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. All...

City of Santa Clarita to Offer Free Christmas Tree Recycling for Residents
Thursday, Dec 24, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita and Waste Management are offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 9, 2016 for all residents located in the Santa Clarita city limits. Trees will be collected on your regular trash day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If the tree is not out for collection by the time...

City of Santa Clarita to Start off New Year with a Chill
Monday, Dec 21, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to welcome the New Year at the annual Arctic Chill Polar Bear Swim at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Photo: Tom Cruze for City of Santa Clarita The event will be held at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Waterslide Pool, located at 20850 Centre Pointe...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
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
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