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1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
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Sept. 18: SCV Water’s Public Outreach & Legislation Committee Special Meeting
Thursday, Sep 12, 2019

A special meeting of SCV Water’s Public Outreach and Legislation Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Summit Circle Training Room, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350. An update on the 2019 Federal Legislative Brief...

SCV Water’s September Gardening Classes Announced
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2019

With the weather we’ve had this summer, it feels like the seasons may never change. But September is almost here and the first day of fall is near. In anticipation of cooler times, SCV Water has you covered with free monthly gardening classes that will help you prepare for fall by helping you pick...

Sept. 11: Water Resources & Watershed Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019

The Water Resources and Watershed Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Summit Circle Training Room located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350. Items on the agenda include the director’s report, with an update on water...

Sept. 5: SCV Water’s Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Engineering and Operations Committee meeting will take place Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Earl Schmidt Filtration Plant located at 32700 Lake Hughes Road, Castaic, 91384. Directions to the filtration plant can be found below. Items...

SCV Water Adopts New Guidelines for Chemicals
Monday, Aug 26, 2019

The State Water Resources Control Board has updated guidelines for local water agencies, including SCV Water, to follow in detecting and reporting the presence of the chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, or PFOS, in drinking water. The updated guidelines announced...

Acosta Resigns from SCV Water, Moving to El Paso
Friday, Aug 16, 2019

Dante Acosta, former state assemblyman, former Santa Clarita City Council member and a director of the Santa Clarita Valley Water agency board, is moving to Texas to begin a position as district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration for the El Paso region. “I’ve accepted the position,”...

Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Engineering and Operations Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, Aug. 1 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Summit Circle Training Room, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350. Items on the agenda include Capital Improvements Projects...

July 18: SCV Water’s Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2019

The Public Outreach and Legislation Committee of the SCV Water Agency is scheduled to meet on Thursday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Summit Circle Training Room, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350. An update on the June 2019 Federal Legislative Brief will...

SCV Water Testing Treatments to Remove Toxic Chemicals
Friday, Jul 12, 2019

The SCV Water Board of Directors approved expedited testing of treatment options for toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS which were recently found in groundwater in SCV’s service area. This proactive measure is in response to the State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking...

July 10: Water Resources & Watershed Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jul 4, 2019

SCV Water’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Summit Circle Training Room, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Items on the agenda include the Semi-Annual Report of Devil’s Den,...

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The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for SCV
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding their a special board meeting following with the regular board meeting next Tuesday on Sept. 3.
Sept. 3: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting 57th Anniversary Square Dance 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Sept. 8: Sierra Hillbillies 57th Anniversary Square Dance
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes has announced the launch of its Best Burger of the United States contest through September, inviting burger enthusiasts to submit their custom burger creations via an online form on MOOYAH’s website.
MOOYAH Unveils ‘Best Burger of the United States’ Contest
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Acting Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 9 and registration is still open.
Sept. 9: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Afterschool Classes Begin
The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Rosedell Elementary School, 27853 Urbandale Ave., Saugus, CA 91350, at 6 p.m.
Sept. 5: SUSD Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
The deadline for the "Dark, Odd & Mysterious" Art Show submission hosted Santa Clarita Artists Association is Thursday, Sept. 19.
Sept. 19: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Deadline for SCAA Art Show
One of my favorite things about our city is our incredible parks system, which we are adding to and enhancing every year.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Updates Coming to David March Park
Evidence of further turmoil at College of the Canyons continues with the resignation of Jerry De Felice, the chief development officer of the College of the Canyons Foundation. ttelman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72447320218?pwd=aVOeeiS36F5EddU5snNoAVoUKq5YTw.1
Jerry De Felice, Chief Development Officer of COC Foundation, Resigns
1932 - Actor Harry Carey's wood-framed house at Saugus ranch (now Tesoro del Valle) burns down when engine of water pump explodes [story]
Carey house
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S.
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board
The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage
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
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