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The Further Adventures of Carl Boyer, Part 2: India
Friday, Jun 21, 2019

When Santa Clarita city father, teacher, genealogist, philanthropist and world traveler Carl Boyer was asked which of the 150-plus countries he had visited was his favorite, he would say India, without hesitation. “I often heard him comment, ‘If I could have a return trip to only one country...

City to Honor COC Students for Int’l Humanitarian Project
Friday, Aug 19, 2016

For the school-age children living on Lake Nicaragua’s hundreds of picturesque islands, going to school in the port city of Granada is no easy feat. Born into impoverished families who watch over island summer homes, children must board canoes riddled with holes, scooping out water with buckets as...

COC Students, SCV International Program to Travel to Nicaragua
Friday, May 27, 2016

Representatives from the Santa Clarita Valley International Program and six students from College of the Canyons will be traveling to Nicaragua on June 4-12, 2016 for its 2016 Global Collaboration Project. The group will provide books to Miravalle School and the adjacent impoverished community near Granada. SCVIP...

Teens 13-18 Invited to Enter Artist, Author Competition
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015

2013 file photo: Jillian Brimigion of SCVi Charter School with Arts Commissioner John Dow. The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley International Program, is inviting local teen artists and authors to submit artwork, poetry and essays for the 2015 Sister Cities International...

Jan. 23-Feb. 20: Sister Cities Student Art, Essays on Display
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2014

Some of last year’s works. The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program will host a unique display of art and literary works of students from all over the United States and abroad.  This exhibit features the winners and finalists of Sister Cities International’s (SCI)...

School in India to Host Students from SCV
Monday, Dec 2, 2013

In October 2014, students and adults from Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School (SCVi), other local schools, and representatives from the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP) will visit some of India’s world-renowned historic sites in a “Best of the West and Best of the...

Sister Cities Program Collecting for Typhoon Victims
Monday, Nov 18, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley International Program has joined local efforts to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The local nonprofit is accepting check or cash donations that will be used to provide much-needed medical supplies for the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center in Tacloban...

Choi, of Valencia, Wins Int’l Student Essay Contest
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013

“Enlightenment and Progress through Exchange” by Charmaine Agawin of Santa Clarita’s sister city, Sariaya. (Read Choi’s essay below)   Two community members representing the Santa Clarita Sister Cities program are among a few distinguished young artists and authors to be recognized...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013

In this episode: Los Angeles County supervisors followed the County Registrar-Recorder’s suggestion not to move local elections to even-numbered years Tuesday; Newhall County Water District announced Monday that they filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the Castaic Lake Water...

Sister Cities: Young SCV Artists, Authors Advance to Nationals
Monday, Apr 29, 2013

Santa Clarita will be well represented at the Sister Cities International art and essay competition in Washington, D.C., thanks to some talented youngsters from local schools. Leaders of the Santa Clarita Valley International Program announced the winners Monday of the annual Young Artists and Young...

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Start the new year strong by joining fellow business owners and community leaders at the first Business After Hours Mixer of 2025.
Jan. 15: Chamber Hosts first After Hours Mixer of 2025 at MB2 Entertainment
On the first day of the new legislative session, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), joined by Senators Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) as joint authors, introduced Senate Bill 17 to exempt tips from state income taxes, delivering much-needed financial relief to workers in California’s service and hospitality industries.
State Senators Introduce Bill to End Taxes on Tips for Service Workers
The West Ranch High School Studio A Jazz Band will be giving local shoppers the gift of music this Sunday as they perform some all-time favorite holiday songs.
Dec. 15: West Ranch Studio A Jazz Band Performing Holiday Show at Valencia Town Center
The California Department of Public Health is warning people not to eat, serve or sell Yu Shang Food, Inc. ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
CDPH Urges Consumers Not to Eat Yu Shang Food, Inc. Meat, Poultry Products
Investigators with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an identity theft case.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Identity Theft Case
The Association of California Water Agencies bestowed its ACWA Certificate of Excellence upon SCV Water at the organization’s annual conference on Dec. 4, 2024, in Palm Desert, California.
SCV Water Among First in State to Receive A.C.E. Designation from ACWA
This holiday season, Gold’s Gym SoCal continues its annual tradition of spreading joy and support to those in need.
Gold’s Gym SoCal Launches Annual Holiday Donation Drive
California State University, Northridge’s Wendy Ashley, chair of the Department of Social Work, encourages those experiencing elevated stress levels and anxiety to prioritize their own wellbeing. 
Mental Health Post-Election: CSUN Social Work Chair Says Society Needs Healing
1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
Jenks Harris
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that areas of Old Orchard Park, 25023 Ave Rotella, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, will be closed during construction upgrade to the park.
Areas of Old Orchard Park Closed During Construction
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise line, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced record-breaking bookings over the four-day period covering Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Princess Cruises has Record-Breaking  Black Friday through Cyber Monday Bookings
As more and more people drive alternative fuel vehicles, the city of Santa Clarita wants to ensure they have the most up to date information on where to fuel and charge locally. The Green Santa Clarita website has that information.
Alternative Fueling Station Finder in Santa Clarita
As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets in December.
Dec. 13: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Explore Starting Your Home Based Business, on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12-1 p.m.
Dec. 18: SBDC Webinar on Starting Your Home Based Business
As part of its continuing series of virtual programs, the LA County Library will host a Zoom session on the perils and prevention of elder financial exploitation on Dec. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Dec. 16: Virtual Program on Elder Financial Exploitation
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 10, signed an emergency proclamation for the Franklin Fire that is rapidly burning through the Malibu area.
Supes Proclaim Emergency for Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Painted Turtle Camp 20th Anniversary Celebration continues through December, and there's still time to get involved. Your donation helps ensure that the camp remains 100 percent free for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
Celebrating 20 Years, Painted Turtle Seeking Donations
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Jan. 1: First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park
Following a back-and-forth opening half, College of the Canyons men's basketball eventually fell too far behind to catch up, taking an 80-55 home loss from Cuesta College at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Canyons Handed 80-55 Home Loss by Cuesta College
The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater announced its 2025 Winter-Spring season, running Jan. 16 through June 14, 2025.
REDCAT Announces 2025 Season
1941 - Three days after Pearl Harbor attack, 165th and 185th Infantry Regiments assigned to Saugus; Edison power substation guarded 24/7 [timeline]
Edison substation timeline
Local artist and author Therese Verner will host a reading and signing of her children's book "The Reading Tree" at the Acton Agua Dulce Library on Dec. 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Children’s Book Reading at Acton Agua Dulce Library
Just around the corner, 2025 will be ARTree Community Arts Center's 15th year serving Santa Clarita, and the non-profit thanks all its past and present board members, teachers, donors, volunteers, grantors, community partners and participants.
Celebrating 15 Years, ARTree Seeking Donations
The holiday season is a special time in Santa Clarita. As November comes to a close, you’ll begin to notice more and more dazzling lights illuminated and sprinkled throughout the city, a spectacular sight to see for long-time residents and visitors alike.
Jason Gibbs | All Aboard the Holiday Light Tour
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