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Thursday: Meet the Authors at Valencia Library
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2014

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is proud to present a free event on Thursday, Oct. 9, starting at 7 p.m. featuring Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman, co-authors of the sensational book “Freud’s Mistress.”  The author event will take place at the Valencia branch, located at 23743...

Where in Saugus Should a Library Go? Meeting Tuesday
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2014

Santa Clarita city officials are welcoming public input at a meeting about a possible library location in Saugus. The meeting, which is being hosted by the Citizen’s Public Library Advisory Committee and Saugus Action Committee, will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Old Town Newhall Library Community...

Sept. 11: Meet Novelist; Sept. 22-29: Book Auction
Monday, Sep 8, 2014

Gregg Hurwitz The Santa Clarita Public Library invites residents to attend an evening with Gregg Hurwitz, author of Don’t Look Back, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Valencia Library, located at 23743 W. Valencia Boulevard. Sponsored and presented by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library,...

Aug. 5: Spirit Marriage Expert Coming to CC Library
Thursday, Jul 24, 2014

Yangsze Choo Join the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library as they welcome author and spirit marriage expert Yangsze Choo on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library. Choo will speak about her highly acclaimed novel, The Ghost Bride, a historical fantasy complete...

Summer Reading Program Ends With a Bash
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014

Story by Bailey Miller There are many events and activities available this week to honor the finale of the Santa Clarita Library’s Summer Reading Program. With the Summer Reading Program coming to a close at the Santa Clarita Library this week,  children events coordinator Kelly Behle wants the community...

Library to Host ‘Dog’ Author, Summer Bag Sale
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014

The “Paws to Read” Summer Reading Program continues this month and the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is offering a special lineup of events for literacy enthusiasts. Beginning Monday, July 14 and continuing through Friday, July 18, community members can stop by the Valencia, Old Town Newhall...

‘Endangered’ Art on Display Through July 11
Thursday, Jun 12, 2014

The City of Santa Clarita recently unveiled a new art exhibit, “Endangered and Endeared: A Retrospective of the Art of Diane Bruckner in Memoriam,” on display through July 11, 2014 in the Community Room at the Old Town Newhall Library.  Bruckner was a local artist who won numerous awards for her...

June 12: NYT Best-selling Author at CC Library
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014

To kick off the 2014 “Paws to Read” Summer Reading Program, the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host a special evening Thursday with New York Times best-selling author Teresa Rhyne. Rhyne will discuss her nationally acclaimed memoir, “The Dog Lived (And So Will I),” a heartwarming...

Summer Reading Program at Santa Clarita Libraries
Monday, Jun 2, 2014

Readers of all ages are invited to get their paws on books during the dog days of summer as the Santa Clarita Public Library launches the 2014 “Paws to Read” Summer Reading program. Participation is free and online registration begins Monday, June 9, 2014 at SCVSummerReading.com. The Summer Reading...

Library Week in SCV
Saturday, Apr 12, 2014

April 14 through 18 is National Library Week, and it’s the perfect time to highlight all of the wonderful libraries we have in the Santa Clarita Valley and the activities they offer. As a parent on a tight budget, I love getting books and movies at the library for our family to enjoy and benefiting...

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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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