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Seniors Keep Their Cool at SCV Senior Center
Monday, Jul 10, 2017

With Santa Clarita Valley summer temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, and seniors being particularly susceptible to heat-related illness and death, the SCV Senior Center in Newhall has been a life-saving resource for the local elder population. “The SCV Senior Center has been designated as a Cooling...

June 29: ‘Fifty Years on the Great Broad Way’ Concert at Senior Center
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Silvertone Singers under the direction of John Swinford will present their “Fifty Years on the Great Broad Way!” concert at the Senior Center on Thursday, June 29 from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It’s the first in a two-part concert series, and features...

SCV Senior Center New Building Party Draws Dancers, Dollars
Monday, Jun 26, 2017

SuzAnn Nelson, Abbie Povletich and Greg Nutter assisted at the party’s sign-in desk, where each attendee was given a donation envelope. When the envelope was filled and submitted, the donor received a green ribbon to sport at the event. More than 150 local seniors, community supporters, volunteers...

June 22: Building Party to Help Build New SCV Senior Center; Special Guest Appearance by Adam Tunney
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017

You are cordially invited to the SCV Senior Center’s Building Party. Join us today, Thursday, June 22 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Featuring live music from Memory Makers, Bob Danis & John Swinford, and Adam Tunney. Adam is reminiscent...

June 17: Activities, Entertainment Added to Touch-a-Truck Event
Monday, May 29, 2017

Youngsters check out some of the many emergency vehicles on display at the annual SCV Touch-A-Truck event. Entertainment and attractions continue to be added to the 2017 Touch-A-Truck event benefiting the SCV Senior Center, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Central Park in Santa Clarita. New...

SCV Senior Center Offering New Class on Crochet, Jewelry Making
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The SCV Senior Center is offering a new class that will teach attendees the art of crochet and jewelry making. Instructor Janet Battison will lead the class on the first and third Mondays of each month, beginning on June 5, 2017. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., she will teach crochet; from 10:00 a.m....

June 17: Touch-A-Truck Comes to Central Park
Monday, May 22, 2017

From fire trucks to trash trucks, Touch-A-Truck has them all this June. Touch-A-Truck is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Park. A wide range of trucks will be at the event from the following organizations and businesses: California Highway Patrol, U.S. Forest Service,...

Senior Center Offering Discounted Tickets for Saturday’s Sierra Pelona Wine Festival
Friday, May 19, 2017

Reyes Winery is hosting the fifth annual Sierra Pelona Wine Festival on Saturday, May 20 and the SCV Senior Center is offering discounted tickets for this day of gourmet food, wine tastings, and more. The wine festival features numerous wineries and local wine makers offering tastings of their best wines....

May 25: Reenactment at SCV Senior Center Brings ‘Sesame Street’ Creator  to Life
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Joan Ganz Cooney Join the SCV Senior Center for a historical reenactment of the Joan Ganz Cooney, considered the “Founding Mother of Educational Television,” on Thursday May 25 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Rooms A-1 and A-2 at the SCV Senior Center. Louise Willard, a member of the American Association...

May 20: College of the Canyons to Host Free Family Caregiver Workshop
Thursday, May 4, 2017

College of the Canyons, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles and Partners in Care Foundation, will be hosting a free “Family Caregivers Essentials” workshop on Saturday, May 20 at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. The first in an ongoing...

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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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