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1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
Acton hotel fire


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Fines for Water Wasters? SCV Purveyors Developing Strategy
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee are putting their heads together as they strive to develop a consensus on how the SCV can best meet the state’s most recent water conservation mandates and ensure compliance with state restrictions on water use. “This is all about developing a cohesive...

Calif. Almond Board Issues Statement
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015

[Modesto, April 22] – Today, joining citizens around the state, country, and world in celebrating Earth Day, the Almond Board of California published a new blog post highlighting ongoing research efforts on water efficiency. Each year, the almond industry funds a variety of multi-year research...

County Responds To Water Leak In Val Verde
Monday, Apr 6, 2015

[KHTS] – Los Angeles County water officials responded to a water leak and pump malfunction in Val Verde Friday night resulting in more than 80,000 gallons of water loss. “We were unfortunate to lose that amount of water, especially during a time of drought,” said Kerjon Lee, Los Angeles CountyPublic...

Oct. 21 VIA Luncheon: Purveyors to Share Their Water Wisdom
Monday, Oct 6, 2014

Confused about the latest water restrictions? Worried about how the ongoing drought will continue to affect the community? If you’re thirsting for knowledge, you can get answers to all of your water-related questions at the Valley Industry Association’s Oct. 21 luncheon featuring the SCV Family of...

Shower with a Friend
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2014

Not long ago I penned a commentary about our water supply and stated that we weren’t getting enough water down here because of a little fish in the Sacramento Delta area called, appropriately enough, the Delta smelt. So guess what? I got an email from Steve Martarano, a public affairs specialist at...

Pavley’s Groundwater Management Bills are Now Law
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014

[Sen. Pavley] – A legislative package by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) and Assemblyman Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) to sustainably manage California’s groundwater was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown. The three-bill package including SB 1168 (Pavley), SB 1319 (Pavley) and AB...

Newhall County Water District Amends Water Restrictions
Friday, Aug 15, 2014

[KHTS – Melissa Lampert] Newhall County Water District officials passed three amendments to the State Water Resources Control Board’s water restrictions at their board meeting on Thursday. Their resolution includes an exemption to the yard-watering schedule and places certain restrictions on...

Water Restrictions Coming: 2 Outdoor Watering Days, No Washing Driveways, more
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014

Note: All municipal water retailers in California are required to implement the State Water Resources Board’s regulations effective Aug. 1 (see below). If you get your water from CLWA, SCWD, NCWD, Valencia Water Co. or County Water Works District 36, you should be hearing from one or more of those...

UCLA Experts Participating in Water Talks at NHM
Monday, Jul 14, 2014

With Californians looking for ways to adapt to what experts predict will be a years-long – perhaps decades-long – drought, water researchers from UCLA and elsewhere are helping the region understand the issues, history and possible solutions through a discussion series with the Natural History Museum. The...

Drink Water, Not Plastic
Sunday, Jun 29, 2014

Like most people, you probably drink bottled water. But do you really need bottled water? Let me fill you in on a few facts. By using only bottled water, you are polluting the Earth, polluting your aquifer, polluting other regional bodies of water, polluting the air, the environment where you live, and...

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1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
Acton hotel fire
Metro, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, has rescheduled a critical scoping meeting to collect public input on potential improvements to State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway.
Nov. 16: Metro, CalTrans Reschedule SR-14 Scoping Meeting in Santa Clarita
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens :and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.
LASD: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
With a Red Flag Warning in effect through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning for SCV, Increased Wildfire Risk
For many years, the dogs cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control have benefited from the Grooming Gives Hope program.
Marcia Mayeda | Grooming Gives Hope, Saving Lives One Bath at a Time
The city of Santa Clarita acknowledges the progress the residents of Santa Clarita have made embracing organics recycling.
Green Santa Clarita Celebrates Organics October
California State University Northridge’s Family Focus Resource Center will be hosting its 11th annual All Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the CSUN University Student Union.
Oct. 19: CSUN 11th Annual All Abilities Resource Fair
The California Department of Public Health reports a total of 13 human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All 13 cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDPH Reports 13 Confirmed Human Cases of Bird Flu
BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. business, is recalling approximately 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced.
National Recall of 11M Pounds of Meat, Poultry Products
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Waste Connections, the owner and operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, alleging that Waste Connections has negligently and recklessly operated the landfill, resulting in serious harm to residents.
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Chiquita Landfill Operator
The Federal Communications Commission Board of Commissioners has adopted rules that require wireless carriers to route calls to the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline based on the caller’s geographic location instead of by area code.
FCC Approves Rules to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide, Crisis Lifeline
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will host its next Coffee With a Cop event on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Trophy Coffee, located in Placerita Canyon on the campus of The Masters Universtiy.
Oct. 23: Coffee With a Cop at Trophy Coffee
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Director of Los Angeles County’s Department Public Health, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, have sent a letter enlisting the help of the Los Angeles County’s Cancer Surveillance Program.
Barger, LAPH Seek Support on Chiquita Canyon Cancer Claims
1876 - Southern Pacific begins subdividing town of Newhall (original location at Bouquet Junction) [story]
Campton store
ASCEND invites young women to collaboration event with the WiSH Education Foundation and Soroptimist International of Valencia Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Saugus High School Performing Arts Center, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: ASCEND Invites Young Women to Collab Event
A Financial Planning and Resource Fair will be hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Child Care Resource Center, 20001 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311.
Oct. 19: Financial Planning, Resource Fair
In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees for all dogs from Oct. 15-31.
Oct. 15-31: Adopt-a- Shelter Dog Month at County Shelters, Fees Waived
The California Highway Patrol has received a grant to fund the Start Smart program, a traffic safety initiative designed to educate and empower teen drivers, ages 15-19 and their guardians.
CHP Offers Start Smart Program to Curb Teen Driving Fatalities
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, an organization dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in the Santa Clarita Valley, unveiled its Largest Employer List for the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCVEDC Releases Largest Employers List 2024 Edition
California Institute of the Arts alums have long shaped the future of the animation industry. This year, CalArtians have earned recognition for their contributions, securing spots on two prestigious industry rankings.
CalArtians Earn Spots on Animation, Kids Entertainment Power Lists
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Santa Clarita Valley Water for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
SCV Water Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement by GFOA
The William S. Hart Regiment will host one of the largest marching band competitions in Southern California, the Hart Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26, at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355.
Oct. 26: Hart High Rampage Returns
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a Fall Bag Sale Saturday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 9.
Nov. 2-9: Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library Fall Bag Sale Begins
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades, in what an attorney said was the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese, it was announced Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Archdiocese of L.A. to Pay $880M to Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse
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