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Valentine’s, Chinese New Year Events at City Libraries
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2015

All three branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library will host a range of engaging and interactive programming in February to celebrate “Heart Month” and Chinese Lunar New Year. The following events are FREE and open to readers of all ages: * DIY Valentine – From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Jan. 17: Friends of Library to Celebrate Local Authors
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library, with support from the Santa Clarita Public Library, will once again present the Celebration of Local Authors event from 10 a.m. to 3  p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Old Town Newhall branch, located at 24500 Main Street. This exciting free event...

Santa Clarita Libraries Celebrate Chinese New Year, more
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Come celebrate the Year of the Sheep! Enjoy lion dancers, storytelling, crafts and activities for children, Chinese calligraphy, music and more.  An Asian fusion food truck will offer traditional and nontraditional fare starting at noon. All ages  are invited to participate...

Dec. 19: Free Green Shopping Bag Giveaway at Mall, Libraries
Thursday, Dec 11, 2014

A Day With a Bag – Get your bag and get shopping! Residents are invited to join thousands of shoppers throughout the City of Santa Clarita by giving up one-time use shopping bags in favor of reusable bags as part of “A Day With a Bag” on Friday, Dec 19. Currently, Californians use more than 19...

Hobbit-related Activities Continue at Local Libraries
Friday, Dec 5, 2014

In anticipation of the Dec. 17 release of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the public to celebrate the new film and the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien with special themed activities and programming now through Monday, December 15. All three...

Holiday Events at All 3 City Libraries
Friday, Nov 21, 2014

This season, the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays come to life at the Santa Clarita Public Library with Gingerbread House building demonstrations, the second annual Gingerbread House Contest, and the “Meet the Dancers” Nutcracker Ballet event. The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library...

Santa Clarita Library News: Contests, Movie Tickets, more
Friday, Nov 7, 2014

Friends of the Library Gingerbread House Contest Got gingerbread? Enter our contest! A fun FREE contest for all ages and skill levels at Valencia Library. Drop off entries Friday, Dec, 5 from 5-7 PM Judging, viewing Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 AM – 5 PM Viewing continues Sunday, Dec. 7,...

Dec. 6: COC Prof to Discuss SCV’s Earliest Residents
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014

They were the earliest known inhabitants of the Santa Clarita Valley. A Native American tribe known as the Tataviam lived a life unchanged for centuries until a Spanish expedition led by Gaspar de Portola entered the Valley in 1769. From then on, life for the Tataviam would never be the same. The Santa...

Library Prepping for Second Celebration of Local Authors
Thursday, Oct 23, 2014

The Santa Clarita Public Library, with support from the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library, will once again sponsor the Celebration of Local Authors event on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall branch, located at 24500 Main Street. Local authors interested...

‘Superhero’ Events for Young Readers at City Libraries
Friday, Oct 10, 2014

Community members are invited to enjoy the fall season by participating in engaging, interactive, free programming offered at all Santa Clarita Public Library branches. In the spirit of the Halloween season, the Library will host a variety of hero-themed events including: • Superhero Yourself – On...

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1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
Saugus
2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.
Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors
Fostering Youth Independence students were well equipped to go back to school following the non-profit’s eighth annual Back to School Bash and Career Fair.
Fostering Youth Independence Back to School Bash, Career Fair
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
In recognition of his leadership and work on behalf of animal welfare, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) was pleased to be the recipient of the California Veterinary Medical Association’s inaugural Legislator of the Year award.
Scott Wilk honored with CVMA’s first Legislator of the Year Award
ARTree Community Arts Center Santa Clarita, a local nonprofit is looking for sponsors for its All Ages Student Art Show at the SCAA Gallery, Nov. 9-10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a reception on Nov. 8.
ARTree Looking for Sponsors for Student Art Show
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