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2001 - Remember "9/11: Santa Clarita One Year Later" (Documentary 2002) [watch]
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State Agency Official to CLWA: Not So Fast
Friday, Feb 1, 2013

Citing state law and a recent complaint by the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment, an administrative judge for the California Public Utilities Commission said the Castaic Lake Water Agency must ask permission for a recent utility sale. Thursday’s ruling said the Castaic...

Valencia Water Intends to Raise Rates
Friday, Jan 18, 2013

Valencia Water Co. is said to have the lowest rates among the Santa Clarita Valley’s four water retailers – but won’t stay as low as they are forever. Valencia Water, newly acquired by the local state water distributor, Castaic Lake Water Agency, has filed a request with the California Public...

CLWA Names New Board for Valencia Water Co.; Sale Closes Friday
Thursday, Dec 20, 2012

Pending the closing of their $58 million deal to buy the Valencia Water Co., Castaic Lake Water Agency officials named five people to the board that will operate the VWC, said Dan Masnada, CLWA’s general manager. “The closing (of the deal) is (Friday),” Masnada said. “The check...

Newhall Purveyor Questions CLWA’s Valencia Water Buy (Video)
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012

Officials with a local water retailer said they’re looking for community feedback on Castaic Lake Water Agency’s plan to purchase Valencia Water Co., a buy that would give CLWA officials control of approximately 84 percent of the valley’s retail water hookups. “We think a single entity would...

Valencia Water Co. Giving Away Sprinkler Nozzles
Monday, Dec 17, 2012

Valencia Water Co. announced Monday it will offer free high-efficiency sprinkler nozzles to homes, businesses, schools and nonprofits in its service area. Using pop-up sprinkler spray heads with new water-efficient nozzles can save more than 6,600 gallons of water per nozzle over a 5-year period. Water-efficient...

Thursday, Dec 13, 2012

On a 9-1 vote, Castaic Lake Water Agency board members authorized the planned acquisition of the Valencia Water Co. from Newhall Land on Wednesday night. The sole voice of opposition came from board member B.J, Atkins, who did not necessarily have a problem with the water agency’s purchase of controlling...

CLWA to Consider Buying Valencia Water Co. from Newhall Land
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012

[CLWA] – Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Board of Directors is scheduled Wednesday night (Dec. 12) to consider authorizing Agency staff to initiate the purchase of Valencia Water Company, a move that would bring 84 percent of Santa Clarita Valley retail water connections under CLWA’s umbrella. “This...

Friday, Jul 13, 2012

[VWC] – Valencia Water Company customers who want the latest valuable tips on how to  conserve water inside and outside their homes can attend a free class and receive a $30 credit on their water bill. Several classes are scheduled now through October. The next classes are Saturday, July 14, beginning...

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

[VWC] – Valencia Water Co. customers who want the latest valuable tips on how to  conserve water inside and outside their homes can attend a free class and receive a $30 credit on their water bill. The first class is Wednesday, May 30, and begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Valencia...

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012

All of the local public agencies with responsibilities for water in the Santa Clarita Valley have crafted an agreement to split the cost of a new Integrated Regional Water Management Plan. Under state law, a new water management plan is supposed to be crafted every five years. It assesses the amount...

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 Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is once again urging residents to prepare an emergency evacuation plan as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire, and several other wildfires continue to pose a serious threat to High Desert and foothill communities.
Wilk Stresses Critical Need For Wildfire Preparedness as Multiple Fires Burn Near the High Desert
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is asking for the public’s help identifying an unidentified female who was found deceased on Aug. 11, 2024 in the area of 9400 block of Sierra Highway in the city of Agua Dulce.
LASD Homicide Bureau is Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying a Deceased Female Found in Agua Dulce
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is calling for donations today to support students, families, and educators in light of a rash of wildfires taking place throughout the State of California.
Statewide Fundraising Effort to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
The Valley Industry Association will host the first of three Candidate Forum series on Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Dianne Van Hook University Center, Room 258, located at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Ayala, Burkhart, Jepsen to Appear at VIA Candidate Forum
Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion declaring this week as Arts Education Week in Los Angeles County. 
Barger Promotes Arts Education Week in L.A. County
As we approach the November 2024 elections, the importance of informed voting cannot be overstated. The choices we make at the ballot box will shape the future of our city, state and nation. Yet, in an era where soundbites often substitute for substantive discussion, how can voters truly grasp the complexities of the issues at hand?
Teresa Todd | The Value of Dialogue
College of the Canyons is one of only two community colleges in the nation to have been named a 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation recipient by the U.S. Department of Energy.
College of the Canyons Earns Prestigious DOE Zero Energy Design Designation
Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is pleased to recognize Canyon Country-based Bagel Boyz and its owner, Lance Takao, as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month.
Wilk Honors Bagel Boyz as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month
The Santa Clarita Valley's high school Foothill League varsity football teams will wind up their non-league schedules this week and the results so far are a mixed bag.
Foothill League Football Teams Enter Last Week of Non-league Play
Harvest Moon: A Gathering benefiting The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes, now with special guest John Mayer. 
Oct. 5: John Mayer Joins Harvest Moon 2024 at The Painted Turtle
 California Credit Union has received the 2024 Social Impact Award from the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues.
California Credit Union Honored With 2024 Social Impact Award  From California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
Joshua trees are a vital part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. California State University Northridge evolutionary biologist professor Jeremy Yoder is hoping a new exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History will draw attention to the endangered species.
CSUN Professor Hopes Lancaster Joshua Tree Exhibit Draws Attention to the Threats Faced by the Species
The California Public Health is working with local health departments and community-based organizations to promote Rethink Your Drink 2024.
California Public Health Encourages Californians to Rethink Your Drink
2001 - Remember "9/11: Santa Clarita One Year Later" (Documentary 2002) [watch]
911 One Year Later
College of the Canyons men's soccer put away its first win of the season in its 2024 home opener, taking down Lemoore College in a 2-1 result.
Cougars Push Past Lemoore 2-1, Earn First Win of Season
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón are all on record as opposing a proposal to allow the convicted “Pillowcase Rapist” Christopher Evans Hubbart to make his home in the Antelope Valley.
Pillowcase Rapist Set to be Released in Antelope Valley
For the fourth year in a row, the UCLA Men’s Hockey Team returns to The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia. The first home game for Bruins will be against California State University, Fullerton on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at The Cube.
Sept. 28: Cheer on the UCLA Bruins at the Cube
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m.
Sept. 12: Castaic Union School District Regular Meeting
According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Bridge, Line, Airport, and Roblar fires burning in multiple regions has caused unhealthy air quality in multiple areas in Los Angeles County.
Smoke Advisory for LA County Due to Fires
The College of the Canyons Financial Aid Office will hold its annual “Cash For College” workshop event, providing students and parents with important information about the various types of financial aid available to them, along with details about how to apply.
Sept. 24: COC to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be offering a one-day workshop “ Painting Waterscapes in Watercolor” on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Stevenson Ranch Library Community Room, 25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch 91381, from 10:30-3:30 p.m.
Oct. 18: SCAA ‘Painting Waterscapes in Watercolor’ Workshop
Saugus High School will host a WiSH Education Foundation and Soroptimist Collaboration Ascend Conference Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Saugus High School Performing Arts Center, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: Ascend Conference at Saugus High School
Community input “scoping” meetings that were scheduled to kick off on Sept. 12 in Palmdale and Sept. 14 in Santa Clarita for the SR-14 North Los Angeles County Safety and Mobility Improvement Project have been delayed by Metro.
Metro Delays SR-14 North Project Scoping Meetings
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk woman last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Canyon Country Woman
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