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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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St. Stephens Holds Its First Pet Memorial Service
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016

[St. Stephens Church] – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church has announced that it celebrated the first memorial service in its new “St. Francis Pet Memorial Garden” on Sunday, Jan. 17 for four beloved deceased pets. St. Stephen’s Rector, The Very Rev. Kelly O’Connell, presided...

Oct. 4, 11: St. Stephens Will Bless Your Pet
Friday, Sep 25, 2015

  [St. Stephens] – In honor of our furry friends this St. Francis Day, St. Stephen’s will be holding several special events:   Sunday, October 4th    10:00 a.m.:  Special “Pet Blessing Service” to be held in The Courtyard (weather permitting, or indoors). Bring your pet (on leash...

March 22: Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating at St. Stephen’s
Saturday, Mar 14, 2015

St. Stephen’s Episcopal church will hold the seventh annual Pysanky making class on March 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lounge. Barbara Wampole will be the instructor. Psyanky are Ukrainian Easter eggs using the wax and dye method. Mothers customarily passed on this ancient tradition to children...

Advent Program Schedule for St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Friday, Dec 5, 2014

Again this season, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Valencia will present numerous opportunities to prepare for and to celebrate the holiday season.   Sunday, December 14th Events A Service of Advent Lessons & Carols will be presented at 10:00 a.m. in place of the usual Service of Holy Eucharist....

Sept. 7: St. Stephen’s Kicks Off Fall Schedule
Sunday, Aug 31, 2014

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church begins its full Fall Program with a bang on Sunday, Sept. 7, starting with its 10 a.m. Worship Service: * St. Stephen’s Choirs return to perform after their summer recess. * Children may be registered for Sunday School Classes & classes also begin. * After the service,...

Aug. 9: ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’ at St. Stephen’s
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014

St. Stephen’s is pleased to sponsor its Back 2 School Bash and Blessing of the Backpacks event on Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This fun event has become a tradition at St. Stephen’s and the whole SCV community is cordially invited to attend. Kids of all ages are welcome – be sure to...

Aug. 2: Free Genealogy Training Session at St. Stephen’s
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014

If you have ever wondered about your family’s history but didn’t know how to get started, here is the perfect opportunity to gain needed information. Mirian Krabach, member of the Southern California Genealogy Society will conduct a two-hour beginner’s session on how to begin or continue a search...

St. Stephen’s Church Announces Holy Week Schedule
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2014

[News Release] – Again this year, St. Stephen’s offers a variety of spiritual observances to commemorate Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter season: Palm Sunday, April 13th – Procession of the Palms followed by Holy Eucharist at 7:45 and 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Week – Early Morning...

March 30: Annual Egg Decorating Class at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Santa Clarita will hold its sixth annual Pysanky making class on Sunday, March 30th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the church’s Upstairs Lounge. Artists Barbara Wampole and Theresa Morales will be the instructors. Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter eggs decorated using the...

March 9: St. Stephen’s Goes Irish
Friday, Feb 21, 2014

The community is invited to attend St. Stephen’s salute to “all things Irish” at a special service on Sunday, March 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Music will be provided by “The Consortium of Celtic Musicians,” and the service will feature Celtic liturgy as well. Come and enjoy a great start to your...

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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
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Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
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In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
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The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
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