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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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Crime Blotter: Residential, Vehicle Burglaries, Grand Theft Auto in Saugus
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017

Here is the Saugus Zone 4, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot 08/21/17 – 08/27/17: 08/22/17 Residential Burglary – 40900 block of Via Vista Street An unknown suspect entered the location through an upstairs sliding glass door during day time hours. The victim was unsure if anything...

Crime Blotter: Commercial Burglary, Petty Theft, Shoplifting in Valencia

Here is the Valencia (Zone 5) Update, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot for the week of 08/21/2017 to 08/27/2017: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit Monday 08/21/17 A commercial burglary occurred near the 27000 block of Newhall Ranch Road. Suspect(s)...

Crime Blotter: Petty Theft, Assault With Deadly Weapon in Stevenson Ranch

Here is the Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) Public Safety Report for the week of 08/28/17 through 09/03/17: 09/02/17 Petty Theft – Person(s) unknown stole “Cinderella” the cat (white and gray Siamese, female, 2 YO) from her cage at the location. Petty Theft – A female adult attempted to take...

Crime Blotter: Theft, “Crimes of Opportunity” in Castaic

Here is the Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Castaic / Val Verde (Zone 2): Week of August 28, 2017: 8-28-17 Theft- 31000 block of Castaic Road. The victim reported a “Jansport” backpack containing numerous items stolen from his unlocked vehicle. Among the items stolen were an “Apple...

Oct. 18: Bingo or Bust Benefiting Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017

Reserve your space for the Carole Hunt Memorial Bingo or Bust Event. Come enjoy a night of Bingo and celebrate 15 years of excellence during this special fundraiser benefiting the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. Henry Mayo Center,...

Los Angeles Magazine Features Female Animators from CalARTS

Los Angeles Magazine recently published an in-depth feature on gender disparity in the animation industry and examined how CalArts’ animation programs are helping to redraw those gender lines. The magazine’s Robert Ito reported that while the animation student body at CalArts is 70 percent...

TMU’s Tembo Scores 3rd Game-Winning Goal

Benjamin Tembo has scored early, late, and very late during the first two weeks of the 2017 TMU soccer season. Those goals have given the Mustangs early advantages, put the club ahead to stay, and a sudden victory in overtime. On Monday evening, his third game-winning goal of the season, in the match’s...

SC Disaster Coalition Reminds Locals Importance of Preparedness

The Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition stressed the importance of being prepared for natural disasters Tuesday, after several recent national natural disasters, as well as some incidents closer to home. Hurricane Harvey tormented the Gulf Coast last week, and the Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition wants...

Sept. 18-25: Silent Book Auction Benefiting SC Public Library

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a silent book auction benefiting the Santa Clarita Public Library from Monday, September 18 through Monday, September 25. The auction will take place during business hours at Friends bookstores located at all three Santa Clarita Public Library branches...

White Ribbons Part of City Campaign to Encourage Safe Driving

As you drive through Santa Clarita next week, you will notice large white ribbons tied to traffic poles, streetlights and trees. The ribbons will be placed at intersections where drivers tend to speed and not follow safe driving practices. Some of them will be hung at locations where people have lost...

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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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