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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
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Sept. 20: COC Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013

The College of the Canyons Health & Wellness Center will host a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training event designed to provide students and community members with the tools and training needed to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance abuse. The training...

Aug. 17: Youth Sports Fest at Santa Clarita Sports Complex (Video)
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013

Enjoying a little play every day is good for kids of all ages and the City of Santa Clarita wants to help families find the perfect activity to get them moving.  On Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the City of Santa Clarita will host the Fifth Annual Youth Sports and Healthy Families...

Nov. 9: Habitat Breaking Ground for SCV Veterans Housing

Interested in a Veteran’s Day opportunity for your organization? Join us for a very special ground breaking opportunity and BBQ for the troops! Saturday, November 9th At the newest Habitat site on Centre Pointe Pkwy in Santa Clarita Expected attendance is more than...

SCVTV-OutWest Concert Series Moves to REP; Opens Sept. 26
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series An Evening With TERRY BROWN Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 7 p.m. Hydeaway Lounge Opens 8 p.m. Concert   Terry Brown SCVTV Presents the OutWest Concert Series in a new home and on a new day of the week – Thursday. The tradition of entertaining and engaging performances...

Sept. 7: Hemet’s ‘Ramona’ Players Perform at Camulos
Sunday, Aug 11, 2013

Nena del Valle Cram (with guitar) and Susanita del Valle at Rancho Camulos in 1888. Photo by Charles Fletcher Lummis. SEE PHOTO GALLERY FROM EVENT [HERE]   Six years ago the Rancho Camulos Museum, a National Historic Landmark, forged an historic partnership with the Ramona Outdoor Play, which has...

Aug. 14: WorkSource Center Recruiting for Ashley Furniture
Friday, Aug 9, 2013

The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is partnering with Ashley Furniture Homestore to host a furniture sales associate recruitment on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to identify candidates for long-term employment positions in Santa Clarita and surrounding communities.   The event...

Aug. 10: LDS Valencia Church Hosts Family, Marriage Conference

An inaugural Santa Clarita Valley Marriage and Family Conference, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints on McBean Parkway in Valencia, is scheduled for Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The conference is free and will offer classes in family finance, overcoming addiction,...

Blessing of the Backpacks: St. Stephen’s to Hold Back-to-School Event
Thursday, Aug 1, 2013

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church invites all students from the community to attend the annual “Blessing of the Backpacks” back-to-school service. Students of all ages are encouraged to bring their school backpacks to the event for a special blessing by The Rev. Kelly O’Connell, Rector of St....

Samuel Dixon Duckfest Returns Oct. 5
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013

Professional rubber racing ducks are migrating back to the Santa Clarita Valley for Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ annual Rubber Ducky Festival. Start a team with family, friends, neighbors or coworkers, and then join us for a day at the races on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bridgeport...

Car Slam Coming Thursday to Old Town Newhall

This week’s Thursdays@Newhall in Old Town Newhall on Main Street will celebrate all things automotive. Every first Thursday of the month, residents can enjoy an ArtSlam, with interactive art projects, exhibits and installations by local artists. The Poetry CarThursday’s CarSlam, from 7 to 11 p.m....

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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
Tejon quake map
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000 acres and more than 2,000 structures have been lost.
UPDATE: More Fires Break Out in Southern California
Cal Fire has reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000, acres and more than 1,100 structures lost.
UPDATE: L.A. County Fires Exceed 26,000 Acres, 1,100+ Structures Lost
The National Day of Mourning to honor the late President Jimmy Carter isn't recognized as an official federal holiday, however, some organizations and businesses will be closed by the day of observance.
Jan. 9: No Mail Delivery on National Day of Mourning
Cal Fire reports a fire has broken out at 2:07 p.m. on the 5700 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Acton.
BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in Acton
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Jan. 16: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students across Southern California to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program.
California Credit Union Foundation Offering Scholarships to Students
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors has selected Director Maria Gutzeit to serve as Board President in 2025, while Directors Bill Cooper and Gary Martin were selected to serve as Vice Presidents at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 7.
SCV Water Elects Gutzeit Board President
In response to ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles County, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol to pause operations in affected areas, including Santa Clarita.
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Santa Clarita, L.A. Areas
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies, Part 2, Buyer Personas & Digital Marketing Essentials, on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 15: Free Webinar on Mastering Ecommerce
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger recently issued a statement regarding how Measure E funds will benefit the county's firefighting capabilities.
Barger Comments on L.A. County Measure E (Firefighting) Implementation Plan
At the midway point of the 2024-25 athletic year, The Master's University is in fifth place among all NAIA schools for the annual Learfield Directors' Cup.
TMU in Fifth for the Learfield Directors’ Cup
Nicole Chuang poured in 10 points in the final seconds of regulation and in the overtime period to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 72-68 overtime win against Hope International Saturday, Jan. 4 in Fullerton.
Lady Mustangs win GSAC opener in OT
The National Weather Service has continued the Red Flag Warning through 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Red Flag Warning Continues for SCV, Hurst Fire Threatens Newhall Pass
1869 - Sanford Lyon, Henry Wiley and William Jenkins begin drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon [story]
spring pole
A wildfire in Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades neighborhood, driven by extreme winds, rapidly grew to more than 3,000 acres on Tuesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate the affluent enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Wildfires Burn in Pacific Palisades, Altadena
As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an emergency proclamation to bolster response and recovery work. 
Barger Proclaims Local Emergency for Windstorm
A memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of Kuredjian’s memorial on Poe Parkway and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.
Jan. 8: Ceremony at SCV Sheriff’s Station Honors Deputy ‘Jake’ Kuredjian
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will host a public briefing on Jan. 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM, to highlight insights and outcomes from its 2024 Mobile Driver’s License Hackathons.
California DMV Invites Public to Mobile Driver’s License Hackathon Public Briefing
The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative invites the community to attend a webinar about its Draft Funding Recommendations for addressing and preventing homelessness in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Jan.16: Homeless Initiative Seeks Community Input for 2025-26 Draft Funding
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
Jan. 14:  Fostering Youth Independence Kicks off New Year With Opportunity to Become Ally to a Local Foster Youth
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that industry business customers, including registration services and vehicle dealerships, currently “posting fees” (a type of payment-only transaction) at an Industry Business Center (IBC) or other DMV office will instead be required to use the DMV’s Vehicle Industry Services online channel. 
DMV Industry Business Customers To Now Use Online Payment Channel
Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center (TLC) at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as a 17-year-old.
Longest-Serving COC Employee Retires After 44 Years of Service
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