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May 3: Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast; MLK Niece Keynote Speaker
Thursday, Apr 5, 2018

You are cordially invited to attend the 14th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, May 3, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at Kelly’s Banquet Hall, located at 26453 Friendly Valley Parkway Santa Clarita, 91321. The purpose of the...

April 17: VIA Luncheon Emergency Preparedness, Planning
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018

April is Emergency Preparedness Month and the Santa Clarita Valley is no stranger to emergencies. Fire, flood, drought – the last few years have represented some true challenges. The Valley Industry Association invites you to join them on Tuesday, April 17, at 11:45 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club,...

Firefighters Douse Vehicle Fire on Interstate 5
Thursday, Mar 29, 2018

A vehicle fire was reported on the northbound lane of Interstate 5 just south of Lyons Avenue at approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday. “One vehicle was fully involved with fire as we arrived,” said Michael Pittman, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “But one engine...

Blue Star Ranch Seeking Volunteers
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018

If you think you have the right stuff, Blue Star Ranch is looking for volunteers. Blue Star Ranch is a local non-profit and is an equine-assisted safety-net provider for mental health services with internationally recognized certification. The horses help veterans overcome known barriers to engaging...

Feb. 24: Val Verde African American Heritage Celebration
Friday, Feb 23, 2018

The 10 year anniversary of the Val Verde African American Heritage Celebration will take place Saturday Feb. 24th, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Val Verde Park. There will be special entertainment, including a surprise performance, soul food, music by local performers and a display of the archived...

Newhall Student Vies for Apron on Masterchef Junior
Thursday, Feb 22, 2018

The kids are back for Season Six of Masterchef Junior, featuring award-winning chefs Gordon Ramsay and Christina Tosi, as well as the return of fan-favorite judge Joe Bastianich. The all-new season of the hit culinary competition series debuts with a special two-hour premiere Friday, Mar. 2 (8:00-10:00...

Feb. 21: LA County Fire Department Recruitment Seminar at COC
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018

Learn what it takes to become a part of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. This is a free seminar open to those interested in becoming a firefighter (age 17 and up). The event will take place tomorrow, Wed. Feb. 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at College of the Canyons, Dianne G. Van Hook...

March 10: A Night of St. Francis Dam Newsreels, Documentaries
Thursday, Feb 15, 2018

As part of the 90th anniversary commemoration of the St. Francis Dam disaster, Santa Clarita historian Phil Scorza, host of SCVTV series “Points of Interest,” will show an exciting series of vintage newsreels from the period of the disaster, and more recent documentaries about the disaster and water...

Women’s Group Receives Grant that Supports Educational Programs
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018

The American Association of the University Women was recently granted $7,000 in scholarships for seven young women from the Santa Clarita Valley to attend the organization’s Tech Trek science and math camp. The grant from the PPG Foundation was made on behalf of PPG’s aerospace business,...

Feb. 16: Advanced Dentistry to Host Day of Dentistry
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 16, Drs. Allen & Kelly Smudde and their dental team at Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry will be providing free dental services for those in need who do not have a dentist and do not have access to dental care in the Santa Clarita Valley. In the past, the Smudde’s have donated...

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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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