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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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Taylor James, Hart: Outstanding Student of the Week
Friday, Nov 11, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Taylor James from Hart High School. Taylor has a 4.59 GPA, scored 2330 on the SAT and a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. She has high goals for herself which makes her high school career very important. “I do have hopes of...

Christina Springer, Canyon: Outstanding Student of the Week
Saturday, Nov 5, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Christina Springer from Canyon High School. Christina has a 4.63 GPA and scored 2170 on the SAT. While Berkeley and UC-Irvine are on her list of colleges she wants to attend, her number one choice is the University of Pennsylvania. “In...

Binisha Kanjaria, West Ranch: Outstanding Student of the Week
Sunday, Oct 30, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Binisha Kanjaria from West Ranch High School. Binisha carries a 4.67 GPA and scored 1750 on the SAT. And when it comes to school, she gets pleasure out of her success. “I feel really good when I get good grades,”...

Nicole Orefice, Saugus: Oustanding Student of the Week
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Nicole Orefice from Saugus High School.  Nicole carries a cumulative GPA of 4.53, scored 1900 on her first attempt at the SAT and a 29 on the ACT.  She knows how tough it is to get where she wants to go. “Today...

Sarah Barritt, Valencia: Outstanding Student of the Week
Friday, Oct 14, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Sarah Barritt from Valencia High School.  Sarah has a 4.75 GPA and scored 2160 on her first attempt at the SAT.  She simply expects to get an A in every class. “It’s just something that I’ve always worked...

Caleb Kim, Golden Valley: Outstanding Student of the Week
Monday, Oct 10, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Caleb Kim from Golden Valley High School.  Caleb has a 4.7 GPA and scored 30 on the ACT.  He sees good grades as a representation of his best efforts. “It is often perceived as a measure (of academic success)”,...

Megan Dawe, Saugus: Outstanding Student of the Week
Sunday, Oct 2, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Megan Dawe from Saugus High School.  Megan has a cumulative GPA of 4.53 and scored 1970 on the SAT.  Megan knows her options increase with better grades. “As long as I work hard throughout high school, it’ll...

Sean Scofield, Hart: SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week
Sunday, Sep 11, 2011

This week’s SCVTV/California Superstores Outstanding Student of the Week is Sean Scofield from Hart. Sean is ranked No. 1 in the class of 2012, carries a 4.72 GPA and scored 2300 on the SAT. He knows he is preparing himself now for his life ahead. “I know that this is the training ground...

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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
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
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.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
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
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:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
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.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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