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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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April 26: COC to Host Volunteers in Action Fair
Monday, Apr 17, 2017

College of the Canyons will host its 2nd Annual Volunteers in Action Fair on Wednesday, April 26, which will showcase a variety of Santa Clarita Valley non-profit organizations and highlight their outstanding mission to serve the community. The Volunteers in Action Fair is especially designed to furnish...

Paid Positions, Volunteer Opportunities Available with LA SummerFEST
Friday, Mar 31, 2017

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is gearing up for their upcoming summer cultural festival, the LA SummerFEST, by announcing a number of positions, part-time employment, and internships. The LA SummerFEST is a free, five-week, eclectic summer cultural festival, presented in collaboration with...

March 3-4: Help Remove Graffiti Off of St. Francis Dam Remains
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017

All are welcome volunteer and join the Forest Service Heritage staff to help remove graffiti from the concrete remains of the St. Francis Dam and restore the site to its pre-vandalized condition on March 3 and 4. The St. Francis Dam currently sits in ruins, a mangled and twisted monument to the memory...

SCV Residents to Count Homeless Population Tuesday Night
Monday, Jan 23, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley volunteers are planning to join in a countywide effort to count the local homeless population Tuesday night, and residents can still sign up to volunteer. The Point-In-Time Homeless Count, organized by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), is expected to start Tuesday,...

Volunteers Needed to Count the Homeless in Santa Clarita
Friday, Jan 13, 2017

File Photo Two hundred volunteers are needed to help count Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. The Point-In-Time Homeless Count, organized by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), will begin at two locations: The Centre, located at 20880...

Fort Tejon Invites Elementary School Children to Experience a Trip Back in Time
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2016

Source: TRC website Fort Tejon State Historic Park offers a unique overnight hands-on Student Living History Program for 4th, 5th, and 8th graders. We invite you to enroll your class in our one-of-a-kind learning experience. Take your students on a trip back in time to 1850’s California and experience...

Volunteers Wanted at the Painted Turtle this Summer
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

Summer is in full swing at The Painted Turtle for eight great weeks of dreaming, exploring, and discovering. We recently received new outdoor Adirondack furniture that needs to be assembled, and we would like to complete the project on Wednesday, July 6 with a little volunteer help from friends like...

SCV Sheriff’s Station Thanks Volunteers for 13,600 Hours of Service
Monday, Apr 25, 2016

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station thanked their volunteers last Thursday night, April 21, 2016 at a Volunteer Dinner hosted by the SCV Sheriff’s Foundation.The annual event was held at the Child and Family Center of Santa Clarita. During 2015, volunteers of all ages put in over 13,600 hours...

Habitat for Humanity to Host Volunteer Therapist Program for The Soldiers Project
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

Introduction to The Soldiers Project Saturday, April 16, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity SF/SCV – My T.I.M.E.® Center 18560 Via Princessa, #220 Santa Clarita, CA 91387 Robin Grant, National Training Coordinator Jeremy Brewer, Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator Join...

City Looking to Round Up Volunteers for Cowboy Festival
Friday, Apr 1, 2016

The City of Santa Clarita is looking for youths and adults ages 10 years or older to volunteer at the 23rd annual Cowboy Festival, taking place at William S. Hart Park and other venues in Old Town Newhall from Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, April 24, 2016. Registered volunteers and those interested...

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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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 April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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