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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
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Knight Watch: Around the 25th District
Monday, Jul 11, 2016

Around the District   Preventing Another Gas Leak On July 1st I met up with members of the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council to discuss the passage of the Natural Gas Leak Prevention Act and the next steps for ensuring tragedies like the Porter Ranch gas leak never harm our communities again. Thank...

House Panel Publishes Report on St. Francis Dam Memorial Bill
Saturday, Jul 2, 2016

Rep. Steve Knight The House Committee on Natural Resources published Friday its report to the full House on U.S. Rep. Steve Knight’s proposed St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial legislation, along with its lightly edited version of the bill. The committee OK’d the bill unanimously last month,...

Knight Watch: News from the 25th Congressional District
Friday, Jul 1, 2016

No Hero Left Untreated Very proud to announce that on June 28th I introduced the No Hero Left Untreated Act, which would help veterans recover from post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, chronic pain, and opiate addiction. Our veterans risked everything to protect our...

Knight Vision: News from the 25th Congressional District
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2016

Around the District Veterans Outreach Last Saturday my staff got an early start to help our local veterans at the AV Veterans Outreach at Grace Chapel. What a great resource for our local service members! Staff at Veterans Outreach at Grace Chapel Army Birthday in Simi Valley Thank you to everyone who...

Knight’s St. Francis Dam Memorial Bill Moving Forward
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016

File photo: Rep. Knight holds a chunk of St. Francis Dam rubble at a press conference. A bill by U.S. Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, to create a national memorial for the 431 victims of the 1928 St. Francis Dam Disaster in the San Francisquito Canyon is one step closer to becoming law. H.R. 5244, the...

Knight Watch: News from the 25th Congressional District
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Around the District Women Veterans Forum Last weekend my office joined Senator Sharon Runner’s office in hosting a Women Veterans Forum in Lancaster to provide assistance with VA benefits and connect female service members with local resources. Thank you to everyone who attended; it was a great event. Thanks...

Knight Watch: House Passes Defense Authorization Act; more
Friday, May 20, 2016

Combating the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic Last week I spoke on the floor about the legislative package that will address the opioid crisis that continues to take thousands of lives in districts across the country. In my 18 years as a police officer, I saw firsthand the damage that opiates and other drugs...

Knight News: West Rancher Wins Congressional Art Contest
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Around the District Art Competition Winner Congratulations to Qianjing Ma from West Ranch High School on winning the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 25th Congressional District. Qianjing’s painting, titled “Autumn’s Fruits,” wowed the panel of judges during a reception last...

SCVTV, KHTS, COC Cougar News Host Candidate Forums
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Democratic and Republican candidates for the 25th Congressional District, 21st State Senate District and 38th Assembly District participated in candidate forums Saturday at the SCVTV Media Center in Newhall. The forums will be televised Wednesday on SCVTV, repeating several times during the weeks...

Knight Watch: Around the 25th District
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016

From U.S. Rep. Steve Knight   Aliso Canyon Update On April 16, there was an oil spill at one of the wells at the Aliso Canyon site that is separate from the natural gas storage facility that leaked last October. Cal-OES was alerted immediately, and the oil was cleaned up by end of day on Saturday....

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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
Farnsworth-Rockwell
1970 - College of the Canyons' first on-campus classes held in portable buildings located just south of future Cougar Stadium [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: SUSD Holds Public Hearing on Teachers’ Union Proposal
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures in the triple digits have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7.
Excessive Heat Warning Predicts Triple Digit Temps for SCV
Eclipse Theatre LA presents Ray Bradbury’s "Something Wicked This Way Comes," an adaptation of the classic novel by the legendary science fiction and horror author, on select dates in October in Old Town Newhall.
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ at The Main
October is National Women's Small Business Month and to celebrate Los Angeles County Fifth District Superviser Kathryn Barger honored three Fifth District small business owners at the Board of Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Barger Honors Posh Sweets During Women’s Small Business Month
Dr. Jason Wright, an astronomy and astrophysics professor at Penn State, will present “Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials” at the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 Star Party on Friday, Nov. 1.
Nov. 1: COC 2024 Fall Star Party at Canyon Country Campus
The city of Santa Clarita will present the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show weekend showings from Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Saugus, CA 91350.
Oct. 25-27: Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend Showing at the Centre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, in open session beginning at 6 p.m.
Oct. 8: Council to Hold Public Hearing on Tesoro Del Valle Project Changes
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing
Barger Honors Retired CEO of Homes 4 Families
The award-winning Hart High School dance team is hosting a youth clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 and no previous dance experience is required.
Oct. 12: Hart High Dance Team Hosts Youth Clinic
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has announced voters can expect to start receiving their ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election in the mail within the next few days.
L.A. County Issues Vote by Mail Ballots
The United States Department of Justice has announced federal and local law enforcement have arrested 42 members and associates of the SFV Peckerwoods, a San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist street gang, on a 76-count federal grand jury indictment.
Canyon Country Woman Charged in Federal Indictment
The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra presents "Young Stars and Old Masters," Sunday, Oct. 13 2-4 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal St., Santa Clarita, 91351.
Oct. 13:  Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Young Stars, Old Masters’
1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
Alex Mentry
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for leadership in the business community and their dedicated service to America.
Nov. 7: Salute to Patriots Nominations Now Open
The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 7.
Oct. 7: Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive
The city of Santa Clarita announces the return of the second annual Pet Adoption Week, Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12.
City Waives Adoption Fees for Pet Adoption Week
The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million.
Sable Movie Ranch Listed for $35M
As fall approaches, the city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its most anticipated season of the year.
Jason Gibbs | Explore Events at Santa Clarita Community Centers
On behalf of Q2 Solutions, IQVIA Laboratories invites members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community to the Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 9: Q2 Solutions Grand Opening, Site Tour
California Institute of the Arts has announced the death of Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 84, (1940-2024), CalArt’s second president, who died on Sept. 30.
Robert Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President Dies at 84
For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award.
SCV Water Wins Fifth Consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
College of the Canyons women's soccer opened the Western State Conference, South Division portion of its schedule Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a 2-0 victory over visiting Glendale College.
COC Women’s Soccer Starts Conference, 2-0 Over Glendale
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