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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Wilk Introduces New Animal Blood Donor Bill
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020

California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), has introduced Senate Bill 1115, a measure that would increase California’s animal blood supply by allowing for community-based animal blood donations. If passed and signed into law by the governor, SB 1115 would save pets’ lives as California’s...

Wilk ‘Doggy Donor’ Bill OK’d by Assembly Agriculture
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly Committee on Agriculture unanimously approved Senate Bill 202 (SB 202), aka the “Doggy Donor Bill,” on Wednesday, announced Senator Scott Wilk, D-Santa Clarita, who introduced the bill. The measure would provide more flexibility to the rules on animal...

Wilk’s Doggie Donor Bill Clears First Committee Hurdle
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019

Photo courtesy of Lauren Gonzales. SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday that Senate Bill 202 (SB 202), his “Doggie Donor Bill,” has passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee. SB 202 allows for an improved, more humane method of collecting blood donations...

Wilk’s Doggie Donor Bill Would Allow Community Animals to Donate Blood
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wilk, representing the 21st Senate District, announced Tuesday that Senate Bill 202 (SB 202) unanimously passed the Senate. SB 202 allows for the commercial use of animal blood from community-sourced donors. “California’s shortage of available blood for...

Senate Committee Moves Wilk ‘Doggie Donor’ Bill Forward
Friday, May 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO — The Senate Appropriations Committee has deemed the costs associated with his bill expanding the animal blood donor pool to be insignificant enough that it can proceed through the legislative process without further review by the Committee, Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced...

Wilk’s Donor Bill Allows for More Humane Treatment of Animal Blood Donors
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2019

Photo courtesy of Lauren Magwood Gonzales. SACRAMENTO – California Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, representing the 21st Senate District, announced Tuesday the Senate Committee on Agriculture unanimously approved Senate Bill 202 (SB 202), the Doggy Donor Bill. This measure provides more flexibility...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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