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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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Shelter Hope Pet Shop to Open Third Location in Valencia
Friday, Apr 3, 2015

Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita, California was selected as the third location for a non-profit humane pet shop, “Shelter Hope Pet Shop”. Shelter Hope Pet Shop is a volunteer-based organization that opens and operates pet stores in busy mall locations, and is dedicated to...

Project Linus: Volunteers Make Security Blankets for Those in Need
Saturday, Oct 11, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley residents visiting the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Saturday had the opportunity to volunteer their time to make blankets for children in need of comfort. Volunteers from the Santa Clarita chapter of the national nonprofit organization Project Linus set up a station...

Sunday Night: Expect Police Activity at Mall … It’s a Drill
Sunday, Jun 1, 2014

On Sunday, June 1, from about 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., an emergency response exercise will be held at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd, Valencia. After the mall closes at 6 p.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies and Los Angeles County firefighters will conduct public safety scenarios...

Mall Retailers Say Sales Missed Targets
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014

Several retailers at the Westfield Valencia Town Center are closing their doors due to a lack of performance, according to officials with the companies. Brookstone in Valencia Town Center is closing at the end of the month, said Pauline Collins, public relations manager for the company. “Brookstone...

Feb. 5: Girlfriends Go Red for Women at Valencia Town Center Macy’s
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014

The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red For Women movement and national sponsor Macy’s invite Santa Clarita women to get pampered and learn about heart healthy living at the Girlfriends Go Red event on Feb. 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Macy’s Westfield Valencia Town Center (24201 West Valencia...

Hart Grad is New Head of Westfield Valencia Town Center
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014

Tom Miller [KHTS] – As of December, Westfield Valencia Town Center is under new management. Tom Miller replaced Raj Chandani as general manager. Chandani left in November to take a position in Carlsbad, said Stacie House, spokeswoman for Westfield Valencia. As a Hart High School graduate, Miller...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, August 23, 2013
Friday, Aug 23, 2013

In this episode: Deputies need your help in identifying a man suspected of multiple home break-ins;  A suspected gang member pleaded no contest Friday to stabbing a man back in July. Also: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider clearing the way Tuesday for 12 new sound stages on a...

Amgen Tour of California Preview (Video)
Monday, May 13, 2013

Professional cyclists from around the world are expected to arrive in Santa Clarita Tuesday afternoon as the Amgen Tour of California rolls into Santa Clarita. The eight-day event is one of the nation’s largest and most recognized annual sporting events.  The Amgen Tour of California features elite...

City Hosts Free Amgen Viewing Party Monday
Thursday, May 9, 2013

The City of Santa Clarita and Local Organizing Committee for the Amgen Tour of California will be hosting a free viewing party in anticipation of the world’s top cyclists heading to Santa Clarita on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Salt Creek Grille located at 24415 Town Center Drive. The viewing party will...

Cast Your Vote for National Anthem Singer at Amgen Stage 4 Start

As the Amgen Tour of California nears closer, Westfield Valencia Town Center is running a race of its own by asking the community to select this year’s National Anthem vocalist to perform at the Stage 4 Start of the Amgen Tour in California here in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, May 15th at Westfield...

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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
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
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