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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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Gibbon Conservation Center Looking for New Treasurer
Thursday, Aug 23, 2018

The Gibbon Conservation Center has an opening on the Board of Directors for the position of Treasurer. The Gibbon Conservation Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the conservation, study and care of gibbons through public education and habitat preservation. If you would like to be...

Sept. 16: Friends of Santa Clara River Fete 25th Anniversary
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2018

Friends of the Santa Clara River will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of their group. The 25th Silver Streams Gala Celebration and Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Sept. 16, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at the historic Rancho Camulos along the banks of the Santa Clara River....

Aug. 25: ‘Catch a Special Thrill’ Kids Fishing Event
Friday, Aug 10, 2018

Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T) for Kids Fishing Event will take place at Pyramid Lake on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Vaquero Beach – Vista del Lago entrance. C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation is a national, nonprofit organization that works with local governmental agencies, organizations...

The Local Pub & Grill Donates Sale from Charity Ale to Carousel Ranch

Carousel Ranch is pleased to announce it has received a $1,300 donation from The Local Pub & Grill from the sale of their “Charity Ale”. This was the first of what will be an on-going partnership between The Local and Carousel Ranch to raise funds from this sale of this locally brewed pale ale. Steve...

Sept. 9: Kickoff to Assistance League’s Operation School Bell

After a chapter meeting of Assistance League Santa Clarita, a member decided to buy some lunch on her way home. She was wearing her Assistance League shirt, and the large shiny letters AL on the front identified her as a member. She entered a local fast-food restaurant and gave her order to the young...

Local Health Center Receives $5K Grant for Diabetes Education
Thursday, Aug 9, 2018

The Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Panorama City Community Benefit Charitable Contributions Program recently awarded the Diabetes Education Department at Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. (SDFHC) with $5,000.00 in grant funds. These funds are awarded in support of the Diabetes Education Program at...

Sept. 8: Avenues Supported Living Services 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Avenues Supported Living Services is holding their 2nd Annual Cornhole tournament Sept. 8 at Wolf Creek Brewery in the Mann Biomedical Park situated in the northern end of the business park off Copperhill and Newhall Ranch Road. Professional Cornhole tournament organizer Ben Budha,of Score Holio, will...

ARTree Summer Classes Still Available
Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

The ARTree still has openings for next week’s Junior Arts Sampler and “I Made That!” pastel classes. The classes are Monday – Friday, June 25 – 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. each day. The Junior Arts Sampler, with all new projects, is for kids from 5 – 7...

Family Promise of SCV Finds New Home
Thursday, Jun 14, 2018

After seven years as guests of North Oaks Church of Christ, Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley has found a new home for its Resource Center. Family Promise of SCV is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving homeless families in the SCV. The Resource Center is the office and the place where families...

Veteran Center Seeking Assistance for Newhall Office
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018

The Veteran Center, located at 23222 Lyons Avenue in Newhall, is in its third year of existence at the Santa Clarita Veteran Service Collaborative, and exciting things are happening. Every First, Second and Third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the Center is serving veterans in need of help...

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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
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
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