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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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California Joins Multistate Suit Against Feds’ Reversal of Nutrition Standards in Schools
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California on Wednesday joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s reversal of school meal nutrition standards that protect the health and well-being of students around the country. In the complaint, the coalition argues the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...

USDA Recognizes State’s Summer Food Service Program
Thursday, Dec 21, 2017

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today recognized eight California Summer Food Service Sponsors who received a 2017 Summer Sunshine Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The Summer Food Service Program enables children to receive free healthy and...

CSUN Receives $1M from USDA to Support Future Dietitians
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded California State University, Northridge’s College of Health and Human Development a $1 million, four-year grant to support undergraduate and graduate students and enhance their education experience as they prepare for careers as registered dietitians. The...

COC Valencia Participates in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

The Santa Clarita Community College District (College of the Canyons) Early Childhood Education Centers participate in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. To ensure access to the program by children within our community, the college is required to notify...

June 12: Kick-Off to Summer Food Service Program at 50 LA County Parks
Thursday, Jun 8, 2017

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Education and the Department of Public Health, will provide approximately 225,000 free snacks and lunches this summer to children at 50 county parks...

Pacific Southwest Region Begins Hiring for 2017 Field Season
Friday, Jan 6, 2017

The Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service announced today it will be advertising over 1,500 temporary positions throughout the national forests in California beginning Jan. 9. Temporary positions are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding occupations such as fire, trails, forestry,...

Do You Code? School Lunch Program Might Need You
Monday, Feb 8, 2016

What do Usability.gov, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and you have in common?  The opportunity to spur innovation and impact the future of digital design in government and beyond. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service recently launched theE.A.T. School Lunch UX Challenge, an online hackathon that...

COC Early Childhood Center Participates in USDA Low-Cost Meal Program
Monday, Sep 28, 2015

The Santa Clarita Community College District announces participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program is available without charge to all enrolled children at the Center for Early Childhood Education, 17200 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country. The U.S....

Sochi Travelers: Don’t Bring Food Home from Russia
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2014

[USDA] – As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia approach, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to remind U.S. travelers attending the games to check with us before bringing agricultural products back home. To protect American agriculture...

Farm Service Businesses Eligible for Federal Loans
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013

Small businesses in 30 of California’s 58 counties, including Ventura and Los Angeles, may be eligible for federal disaster relief if they do business with farmers. In December the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared six California counties (Amador, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Ventura...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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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
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