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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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March 30: Deadline for Zonta Club Scholarship
Friday, Feb 19, 2016

Virginia Wrage The Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley is now accepting applications for the Virginia Wrage Memorial Fund Scholarship. The scholarship is for women over the age of 40 and aims to assist those going through unexpected challenges. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2016 and the awards...

City Council to Discuss Possibility of Honor Court

Honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the city of Santa Clarita may become a little more standardized if the City Council approves new guidelines during a meeting Tuesday. The Santa Clarita City Council will be looking to discuss and provide direction for new guidelines and...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, February 18, 2016
Thursday, Feb 18, 2016

After nearly 4 months, the gas leak in Aliso Canyon has been permanently sealed. The West Ranch High School Academic Decathlon team saw gold during the LA County Regional Competitions. Have you noticed less trash and more bright orange trash bags lining local streets lately? The Castaic Union School...

City, HandsOn Santa Clarita Partner to Clean Streets

The city’s Public Works division has partnered with HandsOn Santa Clarita, a local non-profit volunteer organization, to build a Community Reinvestment Program that assigns court-appointed community service volunteers to help keep the streets of Santa Clarita clean. Since the program’s inception...

Knight Bill Takes Aim at Future Soledad Mining Projects
Friday, Feb 12, 2016

U.S. Rep. Steve Knight introduced legislation Friday that would ensure that a Cemex-style aggregate mine can never exist in Soledad Canyon. The Soledad Canyon Consistency Act, would withdraw the mineral rights for land in the eastern portion of the Santa Clarita Valley, meaning that companies would...

Agua Dulce Man Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016

(Photo courtesy of Rick McClure) An Agua Dulce man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after an alleged solo DUI crash in which his friend was killed and two others were injured, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Michael Blake Palazzola, 24, faces one felony...

Valencia Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016

A Santa Clarita man who stands accused of stabbing another man at a Valencia bar last year pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. Michael Barela, 54, is facing charges on attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Barela allegedly stabbed another man on Feb. 25, 2015 outside of JJ’s Bar...

Olive View Teams Up to Transform Cancer Treatment Clinics
Friday, Jan 29, 2016

[Olive View] – Olive View-UCLA Medical Center has teamed up with “Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo” to transform a cancer treatment clinic into a healing haven. A dedication ceremony featuring clinic patients, hospital, and nonprofit executives will be held on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at 9 a.m. Hospital...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 28, 2016
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016

Firefighters extinguished a blaze early this morning within 16 minutes of being called. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for video and pictures of an incident which occurred after a high school basketball game at West Ranch on Tuesday. The 2016 Amgen Tour of California has announced...

Judge Reinstates Social Worker Involved in Child Abuse Case
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016

Los Angeles County will reinstate a social worker that reportedly negligently approved the closure of a child abuse case after a judge denied a motion to stay the order of Civil Service Commission. At a hearing on the reinstatement of Supervising Social Worker Greg Merritt, a judge denied a motion by...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Hammer & Nails, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
Jan. 16: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Hammer & Nails
The Feeding Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at the Newhall Family Theatre. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for this special inaugural event to kick off the capital campaign for the new pantry.
Feb. 8: Feeding Futures Gala to Benefit SCV Food Pantry
The 12th annual SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Chili cookers will be preparing their spicy specialties on the patio of the SCV Senior Center.
Feb. 7: SCV  Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off
In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.
CHP’s ‘Operation Holiday Watch’ Nabs Retail Theft Criminals
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced an opportunity to join its Advisory Boards. Advisory Boards will play a critical role in helping ensure that the District Attorney’s Office remains informed and responsive to issues of concern to various communities and interest groups in Los Angeles County. The application process is open to all interested residents.
Join a L.A. County District Attorney’s Office Advisory Board
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
CHP’s Mission for a New Year: Drive Safely Into 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues the residential No Burn Day Alerts for the weekend, with the latest alert issued for Saturday, Dec. 28 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 28: AQMD No Burn Days Continue in SCV
Step back in time to an era of glamour and grace at Bridge to Home’s 2025 Soup for the Soul Gala, "Roaring Into a New Era." Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the dazzling 1920s.
Soup for The Soul 2025 Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers
Visit the Valencia Public Library, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 3-4 p.m. for a concert with Paul Stein, the esteemed violinist formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony.
Jan. 12: Valencia Public Library Presents ‘New Year Harmony’
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025
The Hart District Variety Showcase, a fundraiser for the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation, will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at Saugus High School.
Feb. 28: WiSH Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Talent Showcase
As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we've made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily.
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of "Susannah." The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States.
Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 48, legislation that aims to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off California campuses by establishing a one-mile radius safe zone around schools, as well as protect against the use of school data for deportation efforts.
Senate Bill 48 to Keep ICE Agents Off School Campuses
The nonprofit Friends of the Library is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in helping the Friends of the Library Program to work together and benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers
The convenience store owner had said that six out of 10 people who entered his business came to steal. Sacramento County officials said that larger corporate businesses might be able to survive under those circumstances, but not smaller operations. Small businesses form the country’s economic foundation, and they needed state law to change.
Crime, Social Media Dominant Themes for New Laws Coming to California
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.
Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash
Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?
Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
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