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April 27: SCV Senior Center Holds Presentation on Transcontinental Railroad
Thursday, Apr 13, 2017

Join Professor Lissa Brassfield for a fascinating presentation on the Transcontinental Railroad on Thursday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center. A railroad linking America’s east and west coasts had been a dream almost since the steam locomotive made its first appearance...

April 27: MusicTeers, Silvertone Singers Multi-Generational Concert
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017

Music bridges the generations as little else can. Regardless of our age, good music appeals to our inner sense of rhythm, harmony, and expression. This will be demonstrated in a combined performance of the school-aged MusicTeers—under the direction of Ms. Abigail Yang—and the veteran Silvertone...

March 29: Scholar Series Delves into Life of Annie Oakley
Thursday, Mar 9, 2017

Annie Oakley The SCV Senior Center Scholar Series presents “Annie Oakley,” a fascinating presentation with Professor Lissa Brassfield. Learn how Annie Oakley used her astonishing marksmanship to escape a poor childhood and rise to become the first female superstar in what had been a male-dominated...

March 30: Silvertone Singers Concert, Art Show at SCV Senior Center

As a companion piece to last summer’s popular music program “Girl’s Night Out,” which featured songs based on women’s names, the Silvertone Singers are pleased to present “Man, Oh Man!”  This program features favorite tunes from several decades, including “Fernando,” “Elmer’s Tune,”...

March 8: Shop at Whole Foods, Raise Funds for SCV Senior Center
Thursday, Mar 2, 2017

Shop at Whole Foods Market in Valencia on March 8 to help benefit the SCV Senior Center. Five percent of the sales made on March 8 will be donated to the SCV Senior Center; the day is part of Community Giving Day. Whole Foods is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located at 24130 Valencia Boulevard....

26 Waiters Announced for SCV Senior Center Celebrity Waiter Dinner
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017

Twenty-six “celebrity” waiters or waiter teams have committed to serve at this year’s SCV Senior Center Celebrity Waiter Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Some have been recruited to serve specific sponsored tables, and others have volunteered to...

Black History Month at the SCV Senior Center
Monday, Feb 6, 2017

Celebrate Black History Month with these upcoming events at the SCV Senior Center. The Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes: Poetry Recital and Lecture will be on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the SCV Senior Center. The event is free and will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Ms. Tiffany Travillion, author and composer,...

Jan. 28: SCV Senior Center Hosts Bingo Event
Friday, Jan 6, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will be hosting a Bingo Event coming up this month. Saturday Bingo Event! Saturday, January 28 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. $10 (cash only) Dining Room SCV Senior Center 22900 Market Street, Newhall CA 91321 Join the fun at the spectacular Saturday...

SCV Senior Center Looking for Advertisers in Resource Directory
Monday, Apr 4, 2016

The SCV Senior Center is now taking submissions to advertise in their 2016 Caregiver Resource Directory, which will be distributed throughout the community. The rates to advertise are $75 for a business card size, $100 for an eighth of a page, and $200 for a fourth of a page. Those interested can pre-pay...

May 7: Caregiver Resource Day at SCV Senior Center
Monday, Mar 28, 2016

Correction: This event was originally listed for May 9, it has been updated to the correct date which is May 7. The SCV Senior Center is hosting a special day for caregivers Saturday, May 7, at 9 a.m. to provide knowledge and resources for those looking for advice on caring for their loved ones. Professionals...

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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
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
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