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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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Don’t Let Her Little Chirp Fool You
Thursday, Jan 2, 2014

The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) is one of the more common birds of prey in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys. They are often confused for their better-known cousins, the red-tailed hawk, with whom they share the same brownish-red coloring and overall body shape, but are smaller in size....

The Many Faces of Vasquez Rocks
Thursday, Dec 26, 2013

One of the most notable aspects of the Vasquez Rocks area in Agua Dulce is the remarkable geology. Surprisingly, the famous and highly recognizable Vasquez Rocks were created through a relatively simple process. The rocks are made of sandstone which, as its name suggests, is stone made of sand. It is...

Barn Owl: Beautifully Adapted
Thursday, Dec 19, 2013

It is hard to live out in the country like we do and not be witness to one of nature’s most adapted hunters: the small and often unassuming barn owl (Tyto alba). Barn owls are some of the most visually striking birds in the area with their signature bright white, heart-shaped face, white underbody...

Spirits in the Sky
Thursday, Dec 12, 2013

One of the most majestic birds we have in Santa Clarita – and a personal favorite of mine – is the red-tailed hawk. They are actually one of the most common birds of prey in the United States, and because of their extreme adaptability, they can be seen in downtown Los Angeles as well as in the...

Trail Advocate Remembered with Memorial at Vasquez Rocks
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013

[KHTS] – Members of the equestrian union, parks and recreation and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department joined Supervisor Michael Antonovich at Vasquez Rocks on Wednesday to commemorate Darrell Readmond for his efforts to preserve trails in the county. The memorial honoring Readmond is a hitching...

Tickets Available for Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride
Friday, Oct 25, 2013

Bringing a popular gathering to the incomparably beautiful setting of Vasquez Rocks, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite the public to join the “Antonovich Trail Dusters Ride” on Sunday, Nov. 3. The ride, which allows participants...

Placerita Can Change Your Life
Thursday, Oct 17, 2013

Volunteer training at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center will start Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, for nine weeks.  Topics include native plants, ecology, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, geology, history and interpretative techniques. Instructors...

Rammed Earth Artwork at Vasquez Rocks Makes List of Nation’s 50 Best Public Art Projects
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013

[Supv. Antonovich] – Orit Haj, the name of the artwork at the newly dedicated Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center, has been selected as one of the 50 best public art projects by the 2013 Public Art Network Year in Review by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for...

Knight Displays SCV Artist’s Vasquez Rocks Work in Sacramento
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013

Learn more about the artist and the artwork [HERE].   [Sen. Knight] – Sen. Steve Knight, R-Antelope Valley, has the unique opportunity of showcasing the work of artist, sculptor and painter, Laura Wambsgans for the 2013-2014 “California Contemporary Art Collection” exhibit.  The...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013

In this episode: Smoky skies loomed over Santa Clarita Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in San Francisquito Canyon just before 4 o’clock; The principal of Arroyo Seco Junior High School was arrested on a DUI charge after she reportedly crashed into a parked car Wednesday night; The owner...

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Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
1974 - Gov. Ronald Reagan speaks at dedication of COC's first permanent building, the William G. Bonelli Instructional Resource Center [story]
Ronald Reagan
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
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