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Perchlorate at Out-of-Service Well Reaches Actionable Level
Thursday, Jan 18, 2018

Well V-205, located near McBean Parkway and Valencia Blvd., was voluntarily removed from service in April 2012 when perchlorate was detected in low concentrations, below the Detection Level for Reporting (DLR). This month, testing returned perchlorate levels of 6.1 micrograms per liter – slightly above...

SCV Veteran Center Finds Permanent Home
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Center has found a permanent home in Newhall. The Center is a place of resources for veterans and their families. Resources include counseling, alternative therapies, veteran homelessness, employment, weekly food bank, and much more. The Center is located at 23222 Lyons...

Jan. 18: Oversight Board to the Former Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting

The Oversight Board to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the city of Santa Clarita will hold its Regular Meeting Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall – Century Room, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [HERE].

Jan. 16: Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Friday, Jan 12, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in City Council Chambers, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [HERE].    

Jan. 17: Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 11, 2018

The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Mint Canyon Moose Lodge, Family Center Banquet Room, located at 18000 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, 91351. CCAC meetings are open to the public and free of charge. This...

Feb. 10, 17, 24: 3 Day CERT Training in Acton
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and County Fire Department will present Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to the public free of charge. The training course will be presented as a series of three classes on Feb. 10, 17 and 24, from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 pm. You must attend all...

Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor Names New President
Thursday, Jan 4, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Neal Thurman has been named Park President of Los Angeles-based theme parks Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor. He succeeds Bonnie Sherman Weber who is joining the Six Flags corporate team in Texas as SVP, In-Park Services. The announcement is a homecoming for Thurman...

City to Offer Smart Gardening Workshops

The city of Santa Clarita has partnered with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to offer two sets of Smart Gardening Workshops in Santa Clarita in 2018. The beginner workshops provide instruction on the basic techniques of composting, worm composting, water-wise gardening and grasscycling....

Familiar Faces Remain at Helm of New Water Agency
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018

Last fall, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 634 into law. The bill by Sen. Scott Wilk eliminated the Castaic Lake Water Agency and Newhall County Water District, replacing them with a new water agency. Fast forward a couple of months. The Santa Clarita Water Agency was set to hold its inaugural meeting Tuesday...

Crime Blotter: Grand Theft, Assault, Vehicle Burglary in Stevenson Ranch

Here is the Stevenson Ranch ( Zone 3 ) Public Safety & Crime Information Report for the week of Dec. 18 to Dec. 24, 2017: 12/19/17, Tuesday Grand Theft – 25300 block The Old Road Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s rims and tires from the victim’s vehicle while parked inside the parking...

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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
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!
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