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1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
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Sept. 9: Friendly Valley Arts & Crafts Show
Thursday, Jul 20, 2023

The Friendly Valley Community is inviting visitors to its Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be the first of many from the Friendly Valley community. This indoor show will feature arts and crafts by residents of the Friendly Valley community, which is located off...

SCV-Based Artist Releases New Music Video for Film ‘Easy’
Monday, May 1, 2023

Lift-Off’s Filmmaker Sessions Online Film Festival is proud to present “Easy,” a heartwarming film about love and life’s complexities. With music by Santa Clarita-based Wildspring, direction and writing by Rafaela Rocha, this film is a true testament to the raw talent of indie filmmakers....

April 13: Santa Clarita Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, Apr 10, 2023

Rendering of the proposed Public Art Project at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m., in the Orchard Room at City Hall. Items on the agenda include an update on the proposed Civic Art Project at...

SCAA Spotlights Treasurer Sandy Fisher
Monday, Mar 27, 2023

Sandy Fisher. Sandy Fisher has served on the board of Santa Clarita Artists Association for many years, including her stints as president, vice president, gallery and membership chairs and for the past six years as treasurer. Her duties as treasurer include formulating and tracking the annual budget,...

ARTree to Showcase Works from Students with Special Needs
Monday, Feb 27, 2023

ARTree Community Arts Center will be using the Santa Clarita Artists Association gallery to showcase works from the Center’s students with special needs. The Art for All Showcase and Sale will highlight favorite paintings chosen by the students, ages 14-28, themselves. Some of the artwork will...

‘Colors of the Rainbow’ Art Exhibit Coming to SCAA Gallery
Monday, Feb 20, 2023

Santa Clarita Artists Association announces a new exhibit titled “Colors of the Rainbow.” Entries should reflect the beauty and joy that color brings to our world and our lives. Reception will be on Saturday, March 4, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Show dates: March 3, 2023 – April 9, 2023. The...

City Accepting Entries for Sister Cities Young Artists, Authors Showcase
Thursday, Feb 2, 2023

SC-Winner. Moon-Donnah, “Oiling the Wounds.” The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2023 Young Artists and Authors Showcase. The theme of the...

Santa Clarita Artists Association Announces 2023 Board
Friday, Jan 27, 2023

The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced its new Board of Directors for 2023. Meressa Naftulin will become the new SCAA President for 2023 and Plein Air chair. “Our organization has helped me in many ways over the past years. I’ve met other artists in our community, taken exceptional...

Feb. 13: Artist Pete Morris Demonstrating ‘Watercolor on Mineral Paper’ at The MAIN
Monday, Jan 23, 2023

Artist Pete Morris will be demonstrating “Watercolor On Mineral Paper” Monday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at The MAIN Theater. Morris is an urban street painter and art teacher. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main Street in Newhall. This free demo is available to all. Morris...

ARTree to Remain Open Despite Ongoing Repairs
Monday, Jan 9, 2023

A hit and run driver plowed through the back gate of ARTree Community Arts Center and hit the building on Dec. 19. Repairs will be occurring for the next few months. However,  the Center will remain open. Thank you for your patience. See below for a list of classes ARTree is offering. ARTree Community...

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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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
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