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Community Volunteer Dora Zavala Dies at 59

Friday, Jul 16, 2021

A beloved longtime community volunteer, Dora Zavala, of Stevenson Ranch, died Friday, July 9. Born in Barstow on Aug. 12, 1962, Zavala moved to Orange County after graduating high school and getting married. In 1998, Zavala moved to Stevenson Ranch, where she raised her two daughters, Nicole and...

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Dec. 11: Services for Community Leader Cheri Fleming to be Live-Streamed

Friday, Dec 4, 2020

Cheryl Anne “Cheri” Fleming, 69, of Valencia, passed away from natural causes on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, following a brief illness resulting from a brain aneurysm. In consideration of current health and safety protocols, as well as Los Angeles...

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Remembering Philanthropist, SCV Community Activist Cheri Fleming

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020

Community leaders, friends and family from across the Santa Clarita Valley mourned the loss of well-known philanthropist and local community activist Cheri Fleming, co-owner of Valencia Acura, following the announcement of her death Monday. She and husband Don Fleming had been together for 40 years and,...

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Oct. 16: Sip, Stroll, Savor Sounds with Soroptimists

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016

Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds: The Wine Affair, sponsored by Soroptimists International of the Greater Santa Clarita Valley and Comfort Keepers, celebrates their 10th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2pm to 6pm on Town Center Drive. You will be treated to new venues, additional food and drink...

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Soroptimists Help Hart District Girls ‘Dream It, Be It’

Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016

Members of both local clubs of Soroptimist International hosted an all-day seminar for girls ages 14 to 18 called “Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls.” The Diane G. VanHook University Center was offered by sponsor College of the Canyons. Girls from all across the Wm. S. Hart High School District...

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‘Wine Affair’ Helps Soroptimists Help Others

Monday, Oct 19, 2015

[KHTS] – Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s Eighth Annual The Wine Affair “Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds” was held Sunday afternoon on Town Center Drive in Valencia. The Wine Affair was a sold-out event and attracted more than 500 guests who strolled between venues...

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Oct. 18: Save the Date for Soroptimist Wine Affair

Saturday, Aug 29, 2015

Sunday, October 18, 2015 2:00 – 6:00 PM Town Center Drive The 8th annual Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley Wine Affair returns to Town Center Drive. Shops, wine vendors and restaurants will join together and host a delicious selection of wines and appetizers with live...

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As the Hammer Falls

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Just so all y’all don’t think all I do is complain about the California High Speed Rail Boondoggle, Mentryville and the record-breaking length of time it is taking to complete the construction on Newhall Avenue south of Main Street in Old Town Newhall, I have other activities to tell you about. Fairy...

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Soroptimist 2015 Fashion Show: Only 11 Tickets Left

Friday, Mar 6, 2015

Sunday, March 22nd 10:00 – 3:00 pm Hyatt Valencia Boutique, Luncheon, Fashion Show We only have 11 seats left, purchase your tickets now! VIP Sponsor – David Rendall, RE/MAX David Rendall is a 27 year resident of the Santa Clarita Valley. He is a proud Blue and Gold UCLA Alumni...

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Who’s Your Favorite Local Male Model? Vote Now

Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015

2015 Fashion Show February 24, 2015 Sunday, March 22nd 10:00 – 3:00 pm Hyatt Valencia Boutique, Luncheon, Fashion Show Favorite Male Model Contest Join the fun and help us raise money by voting for your favorite male model. Each vote...

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Today in SCV History (April 19) 1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]	TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.	June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.	April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.	April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.	Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3 College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.	Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.	State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.	COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.	Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.	Today in SCV History (April 18) 1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.	June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.	Party at the Pit Stop, City Paves Way for 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge This year marks the 20th year that the city of Santa Clarita has been hosting the annual Bike to Work Challenge. The community is invited to celebrate by riding a bike to work the week of May 13, and stopping by a pit stop on Thursday, May 16.	Online Financial Workshops with County DCBA Ready to take control of your financial future? Join the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment for the next installment in the Lunch & Learn Financial Capability Month webinar series, "Understanding Credit.	May 4: SCV Concert Band Presents ‘Starry Night’ at CTG The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will perform a "Starry Might" concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 4. The concert, under the direction of Tim Durand, will be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.	CHP Continues Organized Retail Crime Crackdown, Recovers $4.2M in Goods After a record-setting 2023 combatting organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol continues to aggressively disrupt and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day at California State Parks Celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22 with California State Parks at any of the 280 unique park units across the state. State Parks has numerous Earth Day-themed events planned. They include in-person activities such as guided walks and hikes, workdays and a bioblitz, as well as virtual programming with a live dive broadcast exploring the hidden world of the ocean.	Today in SCV History (April 17) 1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]	Serial Robbery Crew Arrested Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Major Crimes Bureau Detectives worked closely with Century Station Detectives after learning of a serial robbery crew committing crimes throughout Los Angeles County.	May 18: Samuel Dixon Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Join the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center for their second annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser where all proceeds will support mental health services to anyone in need.	CSUN to Confer Honorary Degrees on Business & Education Leaders, All Alumni California State University, Northridge will confer honorary doctorates on four alumni, all respected leaders in their fields, at the university’s commencement ceremonies next month.	April 20: 104th DTASC Shakespeare Festival at Valencia High School On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Valencia High School Theatre will host the 104th DTASC (Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California) Shakespeare Festival.