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May 10: Santa Clarita Arts Commission Study Session

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold a study session Friday, May 10, at 9:00 a.m. The session will take place in Classroom 4 of The Centre, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91350. Items on the agenda include a discussion of the 2020 Work Plan. To view the agenda online,...

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May 7: Santa Clarita City Council Study Session

Thursday, May 2, 2019

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session Tuesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. This is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and the Arts Commission. The meeting will discuss the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget process and will take place...

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Feb. 5: City Council Study Session

Monday, Feb 4, 2019

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Century Room at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the notice online, click [here].

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June 25: Arts Commission Study Session

Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold a study session, Monday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. The session will be held in the Century Room of City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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May 21: Arts Commission Study Session

Thursday, May 17, 2018

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will be holding a study session, Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Century Room of City Hall, which is located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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May 1: Santa Clarita Planning Commission Study Session

Thursday, Apr 26, 2018

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold a study session, Tuesday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. The session will be held in the Century Room of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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March 26: Arts Commission Study Session

Thursday, Mar 22, 2018

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold a Study Session Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The session will take place at City Hall in the Century Room, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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May 22: Arts Commission Study Session

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Arts Commission Study Session 5/22/2017 6:30 PM Century Room 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Roll Call FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ITEM 1 ARTS COMMISSION ONE SHEET ITEM...

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May 3: City Council Joint Study Session Agenda

Friday, Apr 28, 2017

City Council Joint Study Session 5/3/2017 5:30 PM Century Room 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Joint Meeting with Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Arts Commission CALL TO...

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Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.	Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.	Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.	March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.	Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.	West Ranch Runner Going the Distance West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.	Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.	Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’ The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.	Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.	Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.	Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 18) 1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]	Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.	LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations.	Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.	State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.	LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.	DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision	Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.	CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000) The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 17) 1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]	Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.