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Sept. 22: Classical Concert at SCV Senior Center
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017

Celebrate the first day of Autumn with classical masterpieces performed by renowned pianist John Pramik. Program includes works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Bach. Also enjoy the lively tunes of Scott Joplin’s Ragtime and movie themes. Friday, September 22 at 1:00pm to 1:45pm. SCV Senior Center,...

September 13: ‘Women in Crisis’ Focus Groups on Senior Housing Barriers
Monday, Aug 28, 2017

Savia Center Housing barriers senior women encounter is the focus of a “Women in Crisis” workshop presented by The Sisters in Time at the Savia Community Center in Newhall on Wednesday, September 13. There will be two focus groups — 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 6:60 p.m. to 8 p.m. With...

Three Local Non-Profits Look to Tackle Housing Crisis
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017

A Domestic Violence Center, Senior Center and homeless shelter partnership is looking for solutions to the countywide homelessness crisis in Santa Clarita. At a time when homes with multiple generations of adults are becoming more common, these Santa Clarita nonprofit agencies are looking to see where...

New SCV Senior Center Needs $1.3M to Break Ground
Friday, Aug 18, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s new building campaign now only has $1.3 million remaining to raise before groundbreaking on the site can begin. “Over these months of the public portion of our campaign, over $450,000 has been raised with the help of local businesses, entrepreneurs, community...

Aug. 23: Senior Center Scholar Series; MacArthur’s Spies
Thursday, Aug 10, 2017

On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into the Philippines unopposed by outnumbered U.S. forces. Thousands of soldiers surrendered and were marched off to notorious prison camps. But thousands of other Filipinos and Americans refused to surrender. Japan saw its conquest of the Philippines as...

Aug. 26: Crisis Management Planning for Family Caregivers
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2017

You may now register for the next in an ongoing series of workshops for Family Caregivers. These free workshops are a partnership between College of the Canyons and the SCV Senior Center with support from the Archstone Foundation. Register online at https://crisisplanning.eventbrite.com. Or you may register...

Banks Challenge SCV Businesses: “Step Up”; Contribute to Senior Center Campaign
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2017

From left to right: Kevin MacDonald, Peggy Rasmussen, Elizabeth Hopp, Tamara Gurney and Todd Stevens.They’re often the first to be asked for fundraising support; you’ll often find them working as board members for local nonprofits; and, perhaps better than anyone, they truly understand what it means...

SCV Seniors Needing Financial Help Will Soon Get Their Wish
Thursday, Jul 27, 2017

“The financial center [at the new SCV Senior Center] is a fantastic idea! It will help seniors avoid becoming victims of financial fraud. A financial resource center and its services, available at the new SCV Senior Center, will be especially important, as this is a place seniors can trust,” says...

Bob Danis, Korean War Veteran, Senior Center Star, Dies at 85
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017

Bob Danis, Korean War veteran, United States Air Force interpreter, singer, trumpet player and Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center band leader, died Tuesday in Valencia. He was 85. Leader of Fiddlesticks and Ivory Plus, the Senior Center’s band, for 13 years up until last Wednesday, Danis played...

July 25: Dine at Marston’s, Benefit New SCV Senior Center
Monday, Jul 24, 2017

Marston’s restaurant in Valencia will donate 20 percent of patrons’ bills for breakfast, lunch or dinner to the fundraising effort for the new Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, July 25. Marston’s patrons must mention the SCV Senior Center to their server. The restaurant...

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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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