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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV Friday

Thursday, Aug 1, 2019

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for all individuals in Santa Clarita Valley and unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley, Pomona/Walnut Valley, San Gabriel Mountains and West San Fernando Valley tomorrow,...

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County Issues Air Quality Advisory for SCV Wednesday

Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley, East San Gabriel Valley, and San Gabriel Mountains tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV Friday

Thursday, Jul 25, 2019

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley and West San Gabriel Valley tomorrow, Friday, July 26. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working...

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Air to be Unhealthy for Sensitive SCV Residents Thursday

Wednesday, Jul 17, 2019

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley again on Thursday, according to the latest forecast from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in Santa Clarita Valley...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV Friday

Thursday, Jul 11, 2019

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for all individuals in Los Angeles County Mountain areas and Santa Clarita Valley, and unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Antelope Valley, East San Gabriel Valley, and San Fernando Valley tomorrow,...

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Fourth Air Quality May be ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’

Wednesday, Jul 3, 2019

The Fourth of July weather forecast calls for temperatures in the mid- to upper-80s and clear skies, although in the evening, fireworks might affect air quality, according to officials. Those participating in the local Fourth of July 5k/10k run-walk don’t necessarily need to be concerned, as the air...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV Wednesday

Tuesday, Jul 2, 2019

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3. Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the Santa...

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Monday, Tuesday

Monday, Jul 1, 2019

Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley Monday and Tuesday, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The AQMD alert for Monday also included the East San Gabriel Valley and West San Gabriel Valley. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis,...

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Developer Seeks to Build on Mobile Home Park Site

Monday, Jun 24, 2019

A Canyon Country property that housed the Soledad Trailer Lodge for decades until the mobile home park’s recent demolition could soon become the site of several new residential and office units, according to city of Santa Clarita officials. The proposed project on the site, located at 18300 Soledad...

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AQMD: Air Quality in SCV Unhealthy on Saturday

Friday, Jun 14, 2019

The air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, June 15, according to the latest South Coast Air Quality Management District forecast. The AQMD’s advisory for Saturday also covers the Antelope Valley and the LA County mountains. Los Angeles...

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Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.	Schiavo’s Legislation Moves Forward, Bills Advance to Assembly Floor	Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.	Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’ Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.	June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.	June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’ The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
May 21-22: Registration for City Seasons Summer Programs Begins Online registration will begin May 21-22 for classes offered by the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department.	Variety Names CalArts a 2024 ‘Film School Titan’ Entertainment trade publication Variety recently released its 2024 ranking of the top film schools in North America, with California Institute of the Arts named a “Film School Titan." The "Titan" designation places CalArts among the top five film schools on the continent.	May 17: Copper Hill Drive Road Construction The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for construction along Copper Hill Drive starting Friday, May 17.	Jason Gibbs \| It’s Time for Dodger Baseball! April has always been one of my favorite months because year after year, it’s the sign that baseball is officially back. As a longtime Dodger fan, I have fond memories of piling into the family Volkswagen with my brothers and parents for a day spent at Dodger Stadium.	Canyons Men’s Golf Earns 11th 3C2A State Championship College of the Canyons Men's golf completed its 2024 campaign by bringing home the program's 11th 3C2A State Championship, its third in the last four seasons, at Sandpiper Golf Club on Monday, May 13.	SCV Residents Celebrate Holy Cross Trauma Center 40th Anniversary For 40 years, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center’s trauma center in Mission Hills has been serving a wide swath of northern Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, treating victims of gun violence, freak accidents, hiking, biking and horseback mishaps and the 2008 Chatsworth Metrolink collision.
June 3: Friends of Santa Clarita Library Silent Book Auction The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a silent Book Auction beginning at 9a.m. on Monday, June 3, and ending at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 10.	CalArts Graduates Class of 2024 The sunny spring day of Friday, May 10 saw a burst of sculptural flora sprouting on the stage of Graduation Courtyard at California Institute of the Arts. Designed around a botanical theme, the 2024 CalArts graduation heralded a celebration of growth and new beginnings for this year’s graduating class, many of whom began their CalArts journey during the pandemic.	June 9: Acton Community Presbyterian Church Celebrates 100 Years A commemorative ceremony will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Acton Community Presbyterian Church and the rededication of this historic church following fire damage last fall. All are welcome.	Today in SCV History (May 16) 1938 - Brand-new Lockheed transport plane crashes in Agua Dulce; all 9 perish including 2 infants [story]	Ocean Water Warning For May 15 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:	May 29: Celebrate API Heritage Month With Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce The Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce is Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage at Board & Brush later this month.
Assessor Anticipates 2024 Property Values to Increase Almost Five Percent The County Assessor reported to the Board of Supervisors that taxable property values are anticipated to increase about 4.75% over 2023.	May 20: Second Application Round for L.A. County Rent Relief Program Opens Monday Following a successful initial launch, the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program is set to open for a second round of applications.	WalletHub: Santa Clarita Ranked First in Cities with Biggest Debt Decrease With Americans’ debt around $17.7 trillion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Cities Paying Off the Most Household Debt, based on recently released data from the Federal Reserve.	June 22: Circle of Hope Throws Hoedown for Hope Music Festival Circle of Hope Inc., a non-profit organization in Santa Clarita dedicated to providing emotional, financial, and educational support to individuals and families affected by cancer, is thrilled to announce their upcoming Hoedown For Hope Music Festival and BBQ fundraising event.	Californians Urged to Fix Urgent Vehicle Safety Recalls State and federal agencies are joining forces to educate California residents on free tools to check the recall status on their vehicles and have any open recalls fixed.	Newest CSUN Grads Given Tools to Achieve Their Dreams Members of the graduating class of 2024 found a home at California State University, Northridge. It was a place that empowered them and gave them the tools to break cultural and generational barriers, and to fulfill dreams first imagined decades earlier.