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1940 - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [story] Marines Fly High


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Dixon Names Winning Duckfest Writers, Poster Artists
Friday, Nov 9, 2012

Winners from the “Gotta Regatta!” creative essay writing and poster contest were announced Friday. Students from throughout the Santa Clarita Valley participated in the contest, which was sponsored by the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc. One winner from each participating school was selected...

More SCV Olympians On Board with 2012 Duckfest
Friday, Oct 26, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita will honor local 2012 Olympic athletes Alysia Montaño, Lashinda Demus, David Smith, and Anthony Ervin at Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ 10th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27. Montaño, Demus, Smith, and Ervin will be honored by the City of Santa Clarita...

Ducky Contest Draws 200 Student Entries
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012

Judges converged on the Samuel Dixon Health Centers headquarters last week to choose the best posters and essays local K-12 students entered in the “Gotta Regatta Essay and Poster Contest,” designed to engage school-age kids in the 10th annual Rubber Ducky Festival fundraiser at Bridgeport Park on...

Oct. 27: Olympian Montano Getting Key to City at 2012 Duck Fest
Thursday, Oct 4, 2012

Alysia Montano The City of Santa Clarita will honor local 2012 Olympic athlete Alysia Montaño at Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ 10th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27. Montaño will be honored by the City of Santa Clarita and presented with a ceremonial key to the City in honor...

Rubber Ducky Festival Coming Oct. 27 … Adopt Your Ducks Today
Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012

  duckrace.com/scv   The Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ annual Rubber Ducky Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bridgeport Park in Valencia. In addition to duck races throughout the day, the festival includes exhibitors, cool prizes, games, activities,...

Elks to Roast Local Plumber for Dixon Clinics
Thursday, Dec 15, 2011

John Heys, CEO of Heys Plumbing, is to be roasted at the 14th Annual Elks Lodge Roast to be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge in Canyon Country. City Councilman Bob Kellar, Event Founder and Elks Roast Chairman Mike Fisher announced that the tedious selection process of finding...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011

In this episode: Holiday shoppers open their wallets on Black Friday; SCV men busted for fraud and money laundering in connection with a bogus debt collection agency; L.A. County Mayor Mike Antonovich in China to talk clean air. Also: Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers present classroom grant to Stevenson...

Sam Dixon Says: Student Art, Essays are Just Ducky

Representatives from the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers attended Stevenson Ranch Elementary School on Tuesday to present a $200 classroom grant to third-grade teacher Tim McMenamin – the winner of a drawing at last month’s Rubber Ducky Festival. The festival, which raises month for the...

Samuel Dixon Health Clinic Adding Hours in Newhall

Effective immediately, the Newhall Health Center is open Monday evenings until 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays  from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ other locations, Canyon Country and Val Verde, continue with their regular hours and...

‘Operation Gobble’ Brings Thanksgiving to 60 Families
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011

[Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc.] – Valencia Water Co.’s Beverly Johnson, assisted by fellow employees Joe and Jon, distributed 60 turkeys on Tuesday to Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ Val Verde Health Center. Samuel Dixon Treasurer P.K. Reibsamen along with executive director...

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<strong>1940</strong> - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank">story</a>] <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2676t.jpg" alt="Marines Fly High" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The 30th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back in town and the city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success by assisting with different activities during the event.
Volunteers Needed for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 to receive an overview on 2026 events planned by the city of Santa Clarita.
March 5: Santa Clarita Parks Commission Meets for Overview of 2026 Events
The Master's University men's basketball team pulled off the most improbable win of the season, coming back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to win the GSAC Men's Basketball Championship 77-74 in The MacArthur Center on Monday, March 2.
The Master’s Wins GSAC Basketball Championship
WalletHub, a free personal finance app, reports the residents of Santa Clarita possess the sixth most credit cards per person in the United States.
Santa Clarita Ranks Sixth Nationally in Most Credit Cards Per Person
The College of the Canyons track and field teams combined for nearly 40 personal best times and marks during the annual Cuyamaca College Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 28 with the women's squad claiming its first team victory of the season.
Canyons Wins Women’s Meet, Sees High Marks from Men’s Squad at Cuyamaca Invite
Circle of Hope’s most anticipated night of the year returns on Saturday, March 28, as Vine2Wine once again brings the community together for an evening of wine, cuisine and compassion.
March 28: Vine2Wine ‘A Mediterranean Toga Affair’ for Circle of Hope
College of the Canyons swimming and diving competed at the two-day Mt. San Antonio College Invitational Feb. 27-28, with the Cougars turning in a number of strong individual performances.
Cougars’ Swim & Dive Teams Compete at Mt. SAC Invitational
Innovation guides how Santa Clarita brings the community together through its events and programming. Each year, the city introduces new ways to engage residents and highlight what makes Santa Clarita unique.
Ken Striplin | Two New Events Celebrating Spring
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series." Part 1, "Business Structure – Choosing Smart from the Start," will be presented on Wednesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 11: Free Business Webinar, ‘Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs,’ Part 1
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is holding a Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle fundraiser with a live drawing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
March 17: Family Promise of SCV Fundraising Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle
University and government officials formally cut the ribbon today for California State University, Northridge’s Valera NEST, a first-of-its-kind resource center in the CSU system that provides basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness to students in a centralized location on campus.
CSUN Formally Opens Valera NEST, CSU Student Resource Center
California Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering paid professional experience for Santa Clarita Valley college students.
California Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship Program
Starting Tuesday, March 3, Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center will have updated summer operating hours.
March 3: Summer Operating Hours for Placerita Canyon Natural Area, Nature Center
The Valley Industry Association will host "VIA Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening with Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean" on Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 19: VIA Cocktails & Conservation with Councilwoman Marsha McLean
At its Feb. 17, regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors approved an ordinance establishing penalties relating to water theft from fire hydrants as well as corresponding revisions to its Customer Service Policy.
SCV Water Board Approves Establishing Penalties for Water Theft From Fire Hydrants
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is holding a call for artists for "Rustic Roots: The California West" art exhibit. Entry Deadline is Sunday, March 22.
March 22:  SCAA Call to Artists ‘Rustic Roots, The California West’ Deadline
In Santa Clarita, building a strong sense of community is a priority we carry through everything we do, from shared experiences that bring residents together to programs and opportunities that encourage us to learn, participate and connect with one another.
Ken Striplin | One Story One City: An Invitation to Read, Listen, Connect
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of five productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8.
March 2-8: Five Productions Filming in SCV
TMU baseball was swept by Hope International University on Saturday, Feb. 28 in a 14-9 loss in Fullerton.
Mustangs Fall in Series Finale to Hope International
The Master's University men's volleyball team improved to 8-0 with a dominant win over Soka University in straight sets on Friday, Feb. 27 in The MacArthur Center.
The Master’s Stays Unbeaten with Blowout over Soka
The Master's University took advantage of 17 Hope International turnovers to defeat the Royals 78-73 in the GSAC Men's Basketball Tournament semifinals Friday, Feb. 27 in Fullerton.
Mustangs Win Semi to Host Championship
College of the Canyons baseball was able to hold off a late-inning comeback bid from Oxnard College to get past the Condors 8-7 at Mike Gillespie Field on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
COC Baseball Hangs on for 8-7 Win Over Oxnard
<strong>1938</strong> - Great Flood of 1938 causes massive destruction and death across the greater Los Angeles region [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ap3314.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ap3314.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ap3101t.jpg" alt="flooding" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
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