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1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
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Wilk Bill to Aid Franchisees Clears Senate Panel
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

Scott Wilk A bill which aims to amend the California Franchise Investment Law to make negotiations between franchisees and franchisors more efficient passed unanimously in the Senate Judiciary Committee today. “AB 2637 will help empower small business franchise owners by streamlining the negotiation...

Wilk Aliso Canyon Health Effects Bill Clears Assembly
Thursday, Jun 2, 2016

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presented Assembly Bill 1903 on Thursday, which would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to conduct an independent scientific study on the long-term health effects of chemical exposure that occurred during the Aliso Canyon natural gas...

Wilk, Lackey Request Funds for New Aerospace UC
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, presented in the Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance to request general fund dollars to create the California Institute for Aerospace within the University of California system. “Santa Clarita and the larger...

Brown Signs Pavley, Wilk Natural Gas Bill

Fran PavleyGov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senator Fran Pavley’s, D-Agoura Hills, Senate Bill 380, cowritten by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, to provide testing protocols on natural gas injections. SB 380 provides a moratorium on new natural gas injections at the Aliso Canyon facility by...

Wilk Bill Providing Technology Training for Teachers Passes Committee
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s (R-Santa Clarita) Assembly Bill 2706 passed the Assembly Education Committee with unanimous support; it would create a pilot program to support teachers and students in utilizing technology in their daily lessons. “It used to be that reading, writing,...

Wilk Franchise Investment Law Bill Passes Out of Committee
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2016

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presented Assembly Bill 2637 earlier this week, which would amend the California Franchise Investment Law to expedite the negotiation process when both parties are in agreement. The measure received unanimous support in the Assembly Banking & Finance committee. “AB...

Wilk Natural Gas Study Bill Clears Another Committee
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

A long-term health study bill on the effects of the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak, introduced by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, passed California’s Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee Wednesday. Assembly Bill 1903 would commission a study that will focus on the health of individuals...

Wilk Natural Gas Study Bill Passes First Policy Committee
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2016

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, presented  a bill which would require a natural gas odorant study in Porter Ranch. Assembly Bill 1904 would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to conduct a natural gas odorant study. AB 1904 unanimously passed the Assembly Environmental...

Local Reps Craft Legislation to Create UC Aerospace Institute
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley legislators jointly introduced Assembly Bill 2600, which would create the California Institute for Aerospace. Under the University of California system, this Institute will focus on education, research, design and development, serving as an incubator for technological...

Wilk, Gatto Plan Ballot Measure for CPUC Reform
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblyman Mike Gatto, D-Los Angeles, are planning to bring an initiative before voters on the November ballot to repeal the constitutional protections currently enjoyed by the California Public Utilities Commission. “The gas leak at the Aliso Canyon facility...

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The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for SCV
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding their a special board meeting following with the regular board meeting next Tuesday on Sept. 3.
Sept. 3: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting 57th Anniversary Square Dance 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Sept. 8: Sierra Hillbillies 57th Anniversary Square Dance
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes has announced the launch of its Best Burger of the United States contest through September, inviting burger enthusiasts to submit their custom burger creations via an online form on MOOYAH’s website.
MOOYAH Unveils ‘Best Burger of the United States’ Contest
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Acting Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 and registration is still open.
Sept. 9: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Afterschool Classes Begin
The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Rosedell Elementary School, 27853 Urbandale Ave., Saugus, CA 91350, at 6 p.m.
Sept. 5: SUSD Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
The deadline for the "Dark, Odd & Mysterious" Art Show submission hosted Santa Clarita Artists Association is Thursday, Sept. 19.
Sept. 19: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Deadline for SCAA Art Show
One of my favorite things about our city is our incredible parks system, which we are adding to and enhancing every year.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Updates Coming to David March Park
Evidence of further turmoil at College of the Canyons continues with the resignation of Jerry De Felice, the chief development officer of the College of the Canyons Foundation. ttelman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72447320218?pwd=aVOeeiS36F5EddU5snNoAVoUKq5YTw.1
Jerry De Felice, Chief Development Officer of COC Foundation, Resigns
1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
Carey house
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S.
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board
The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage
Assembly Bill 2316 (Gabriel) that prohibits the use of six food dyes currently used in school meals has been passed by the California State Legislature.
Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation
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
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