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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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Wilk Introduces Bill to Address State’s Ongoing Homeless Crisis
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R – Antelope Valley, announced that he has introduced legislation to address California’s ongoing homeless crisis. “The state of California must do more to solve our homeless crisis,” said Wilk. “This bill is the next step...

Legislature Passes Bill that Draws Attention to Rare Form of Pediatric Cancer
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Janet Demeter of Agua Dulce (with a photo of her son Jack), Senator Wilk, Joana Sandoval of Hawthorne (with a photo of her daughter Katelyn Kin). Both women lost their children to DIPG. SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, the California Senate unanimously approved Senate Resolution 106 (SR 106), a measure...

Audit on Homelessness Highlights Need for Improvement, Services
Thursday, Apr 19, 2018

California State Auditor released Thursday an audit requested by Senator Scott Wilk, R – Antelope Valley, last spring concerning homelessness in California and specifically the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s administration of public funds. The audit was particularly timely as homelessness...

Wilk Bill Calls on Feds to End Cemex Mega-Mine
Thursday, Mar 22, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley on Wednesday introduced a senate resolution – Senate Resolution 96 – calling on the federal government to stop, once and for all, the proposed Cemex mega-mine near Santa Clarita and bring an end to a decades old battle between residents...

Wilk Measure Seeks to Improve Management of Repeat Sex Offenders
Thursday, Feb 15, 2018

Sacramento – Sen. Scott Wilk, (R-Antelope Valley), announces the introduction of Senate Bill 1198 (SB 1198), a measure to improve the state’s ability to identify and manage high-risk repeat sex offenders. “It is more important than ever that the organizations working to reduce sexual...

Wilk Honors AV Florist as August Small Business of the Month
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017

Senator Scott Wilk, R- Antelope Valley, honors Antelope Valley Florist as his August Small Business of the Month. Wilk presented AV Florist owner, Chris Spicher with a Senate certificate recognizing the honor at a reception. “Congratulations are in order to Chris Spicher and everyone in the Antelope...

Wilk Urges Public Safety When Releasing ‘Non-Violent’ Felons
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2017

Scott Wilk Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, today submitted a letter to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation during a public comment period regarding proposed regulations that could lead to the early release of dangerous “non-violent” inmates and diminish victim...

Wilk Authors Resolution to Boost Awareness of Valley Fever
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017

California Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita Valley-Antelope Valley, has authored a measure declaring August as Valley Fever Month. Wilk, along with Senators Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford), introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 72 as a way to raise awareness of Valley Fever. “Cases...

School Bond Oversight Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Monday, Jul 3, 2017

Scott Wilk SACRAMENTO – School bond oversight legislation authored by Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, has sailed through the California Assembly and is headed to Governor Jerry Brown. Senate Bill 341 (SB 341) would improve public oversight of school facility bonds by allowing Bond Oversight...

Wilk School Bond Oversight Bill Clears Assembly Policy Committee
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017

California Senator Scott Wilk SACRAMENTO – Bond oversight legislation authored by California State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Antelope Valley) has been given the thumbs-up by the Assembly Education Committee. Senate Bill 341 (SB 341) would improve public oversight of school facility bonds by allowing...

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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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