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CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Friday, Apr 11, 2014

[News Release] – The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is offering a special lineup of events this month for book enthusiasts of all ages. Santa Clarita Public Bag Sale – From April 7 through Saturday, April 12, community members can stop by the Valencia, Old Town Newhall and Canyon Country...

Library Board Just a Formality?
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

Your vote for City Council will also elect new members onto our Library Board of Trustees. The two positions run concurrently, and the latter comprises the “local control” portion of our library contract with LSSI. All voters should consider candidate commitment and understanding of libraries...

Free Events for Young Readers at City Libraries
Monday, Mar 24, 2014

Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy the spring season by participating in engaging, interactive, free programming offered at all Santa Clarita Public Library branches.  A few of April’s free events include the following: * Dia De Los Niños – Hosted on April 5, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m....

Check Out What’s Happening at the Library
Monday, Mar 10, 2014

Spring into spring with the City of Santa Clarita Public Library as it hosts a variety of FREE educational events at each city library branch, including Canyon Country, Valencia and Old Town Newhall.  Community members of all ages are invited to participate in engaging, interactive programming, including:   Coding...

March 28: NYT Bestselling Author Coming to Newhall Library
Saturday, Mar 1, 2014

Jamie Ford [KHTS] – New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford will be at the Old Town Newhall Library on Friday, March 28, to talk about his work and newest novel, “Songs of Willow Frost.” The Northern California native is best known for his novel “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,”...

Starting Sat.: Read Across Santa Clarita with Dr. Seuss
Friday, Feb 28, 2014

“Oh, the places you’ll go” when you delve into a classic Dr. Seuss book. Join the Santa Clarita Public Library in celebration of national Read Across America Day as your favorite library branch brings to life the stories of one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors, Theodore Seuss...

Local Author’s Novel About Bullying Available from City Libraries
Monday, Feb 3, 2014

[RLS Ventures] – Branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, including Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall, have added “My Life at the Bottom of the Food Chain” to their collections. Local author Rich Samuels’ book is a darkly funny novel middle grade novel about Alexander, a 13-year-old...

Coming in Feb. to Your Local Santa Clarita Library
Thursday, Jan 30, 2014

Click to view the calendar of events happening at the Santa Clarita Public Libraries.   February, March and April are great months to visit your local Santa Clarita Public Library branch as all three facilities will feature engaging, interactive programming for readers of all ages.  The following...

City Officials Considering New Library in Saugus
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014

[KHTS] – With Santa Clarita Public Libraries in Valencia, Canyon Country and downtown Newhall, city officials are now looking at the possibility of a library in Saugus. The project is still in the preliminary stages and the nature and location of the library will depend on community feedback, said...

Santa Clarita Library Friends Celebrate Local Authors
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014

Members of the public had a chance to meet and chat with nearly three dozen local authors Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library. The “Celebration of Local Authors” was sponsored by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library.   [SEE THE PHOTOS & LIST OF PARTICIPANTS]

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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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