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Polar Plunge at Castaic Lake Nets $25K for Special Olympics
Saturday, Feb 22, 2014

Photos: KHTS [KHTS] – With more than 200 people in attendance, the annual Polar Plunge at Castaic’s lower lake raised $25,000 for the Santa Clarita Valley’s  Special Olympics athletes Saturday. The event was hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, an organization that works to raise awareness...

Feb. 22: Take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Sunday, Jan 19, 2014

Run, walk, or dance into the chilly waters of Castaic Lake on February 22 to raise funds for Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley & Tri-Valley. For just a minimum of $50, you can participate in the coolest event of 2014 — the Polar Plunge. Not only will you brave the cold waters, but you’ll...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, August 22, 2013
Thursday, Aug 22, 2013

In this episode: Valencia Water Company crews are expected to be on scene in Valencia through the night to fix a water main bust that’s causing some traffic backups; A Stevenson Ranch woman is facing manslaughter charges after allegedly killing a motorcyclist while driving under the influence. Also: Here’s...

July 27: Special Olympics Going for World-Record Bunco Tournament
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013

Be a part of history as Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley & Tri-Valley establish a Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Bunco Tournament on July 27. The record event will take place at the College of the Canyons Gymnasium, 26465 Rockwell Canyon in Santa Clarita, at 3:30 p.m. The...

TMC Men Hold Basketball Clinic for SCV Special Olympians
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013

The Master’s College men’s basketball team hosted its third annual basketball clinic for Special Olympics’ athletes Wednesday, April 17. The clinic included ball-handling skills, shooting fundamentals, and competitive drills for both the boys and girls associated with the Special Olympics organization...

April 25: Tip-A-Cop Event to Benefit Special Olympics

Los Angeles County Sheriff Departments Pitchess Detention Center will be hosting a Tip-A-Cop Challenge on Thursday, April 25. “Let’s have a Tip-A-Cop Challenge.  I know the community will come out and support us.” says Sgt Gerri McCorkle. “The money we raise is for a great cause, Special Olympics. ...

March 2: Plunge Into Chilly Castaic Lake for Special Olympics
Sunday, Feb 3, 2013

Hundreds of people will dive into Castaic Lake’s chilly waters on March 2 to raise funds for local Special Olympics athletes. The Castaic Lions Club will provides a pancake breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. with registration. The Plunge will take place at 10 a.m. sharp. “Our ocean and lakes have frigid...

Oct. 13: ‘Tip a Cop’ for Special Olympics
Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is honored to be working with the Special Olympics to present “Tip-A-Cop” on Saturday, Oct. 13. This event will be held at the Red Robin Restaurants throughout the county including Valencia (24201 Valencia Blvd). Times are 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch)...

April 7: Basketball Shoot-A-Thon, Laker Girls for SCV Special Olympics
Friday, Apr 6, 2012

A basketball “Shoot-A-Thon” benefitting Special Olympics and Hoops for Hope will be held Saturday, April 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. High school and college athletes from Santa Clarita schools will join with Special Olympic athletes shooting free throws. ...

Friday, Mar 16, 2012

Basketball players from the Santa Clarita Valley Special Olympics will travel to Santa Barbara on Sunday for the 12th annual Santa Barbara Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. More than 400 athletes, coaches and volunteers from as far south as Santa Clarita and as far north as San Luis Obispo are...

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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.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
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.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
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 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
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.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
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.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
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.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
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.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
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.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
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.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
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.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
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.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
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.
Party at the Pit Stop, City Paves Way for 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge
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.
Online Financial Workshops with County DCBA
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.
May 4: SCV Concert Band Presents ‘Starry Night’ at CTG
After a record-setting 2023 combatting organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol continues to aggressively disrupt and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.
CHP Continues Organized Retail Crime Crackdown, Recovers $4.2M in Goods
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.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day at California State Parks
1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]
Louise Gipe
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. 
Serial Robbery Crew Arrested
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.
May 18: Samuel Dixon Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
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.
CSUN to Confer Honorary Degrees on Business & Education Leaders, All Alumni
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Valencia High School Theatre will host the 104th DTASC (Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California) Shakespeare Festival.
April 20: 104th DTASC Shakespeare Festival at Valencia High School
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, launched the Commercial Acquisition Fund to provide capital to countywide non-profit organizations, helping acquire and revitalize commercial spaces within local communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.   
County Launches Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits
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