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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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Deputies Reunite Lost Dog with Owner
Sunday, Sep 6, 2015

While on patrol in Val Verde Saturday afternoon, Deputy Foster and Deputy Kunz noticed a lost black Labrador retriever near a busy road. Concerned for the dog’s safety, they were able to pull over and check the dog’s tags for owner information. The dog got safely escorted back to its home...

SCV Sheriff Says: Don’t Leave Your Garage Door Open to Crime

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station patrol deputies have seen an abundance of occasions where the garage door to a residence has been left open by the homeowner when there is no one in sight. The open garage presents an easy opportunity to anyone driving or walking by to commit theft of items in...

Deputies Rescue Infant, Toddler Accidentally Locked in Car
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2015

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to Constellation Road Wednesday afternoon to a report of two children locked in a car. Deputy Drake and Deputy Parra rescued a 1-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child out of a hot car, said SCV Sheriff’s Spokeswoman Shirley Miller. The...

Santa Clarita Deputy Saves Toddler from Almost Drowning
Friday, Aug 14, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Station Deputy Christine Shaffer is being credited for helping save a 2-year–old girl’s life after responding to an emergency near-drowning call. On Saturday, August 1, 2015 at approximately 8 p.m., Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station received a chilling 911 call. A woman caller...

Deputy Hikes Miles to Rescue Boy, 11, in Haskell Canyon
Thursday, Aug 6, 2015

Deputy Adam Lagabed Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station deputies and the Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team responded to a call about a child who was stuck on an approximate eight foot high ledge along the Haskell Canyon Trail, and was afraid to come down. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday,...

SCV Detectives Give Pointers to Store Managers, Security Guards

On July 15, 2015, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Detectives Michelle O’Brien and Jason Jones, along with Captain Roosevelt Johnson, hosted the third Business Alliance meeting. The meeting was designed to provide a venue for loss prevention personnel and store managers from local businesses...

West Side Residents Have ‘Coffee with the Captain’
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015

[KHTS] – About a dozen west side residents met with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Roosevelt Johnson and Zone Three Leader Deputy Kevin Duxbury at the Starbucks in the Valencia Marketplace Wednesday morning. Shirley Miller, the new public information officer for the Santa...

Aug. 5: Coffee with the Captain on West Side
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015

Capt. Roosevelt Johnson, commander of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, invites Stevenson Ranch residents to enjoy a cup of coffee with him on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Starbucks at 25900 The Old Road (corner Stevenson Ranch Parkway). “Coffee with the Captain” will be held from 8...

Application Period Open for SCV Sheriff’s At-Risk Youth Program
Saturday, Jul 25, 2015

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Vital Intervention Directional Alternatives Academy, or VIDA, is accepting applications for the fall class. The 16-week fall class will start Aug. 22 and graduate Dec. 12. The VIDA Academy is designed for at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 17-1/2...

Deputies, City Officials Conduct Homeless Outreach
Thursday, Jul 23, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Dan Dantice and his fellow team members, Deputy Betsy Shackelford and city of Santa Clarita Interim Community Preservation Officer, Justin Hillemann, walk up to two homeless people sleeping under a bridge. “You been talking to the outreach...

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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
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