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Today in S.C.V. History January 10
1847 - John C. Fremont & troops camp at today's Sierra Hwy. & Newhall Ave. en route to signing cease-fire agreement with Gen. Andres Pico [story]
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1847 - John C. Fremont & troops camp at today's Sierra Hwy. & Newhall Ave. en route to signing cease-fire agreement with Gen. Andres Pico [story]
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Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 33,000 acres and more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed.
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As Southern California communities face the devastating effects of wildfires, Child & Family Center stands ready to provide vital resources and support for parents and caregivers navigating these challenging times.
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With so many impressive city milestones, like groundbreakings for the Pioneer Oil Refinery and The Rink Sports Pavilion and the grand openings of the Valencia Community Center and Skyline Ranch Park, it’s no wonder that last year felt like a blur.
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The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase its first art show of 2025, "Signature You", Friday, Jan. 17 - Sunday, Feb. 16 with an opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 18, 5-8 p.m.
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California Credit Union announced that it will offer special relief programs to support current members who have been impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
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Finally Family Homes invite the community to a “Tiny Open House” event, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 to celebrate the completion of the tiny house project.
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Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Valencia Town Center.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has published the agenda for its Tuesday, Jan. 14 regular board meeting, starting at 9:30 a.m. Among other topics there will be discussion of moving forward with recommendations to reimagine Los Angeles County's approach to human trafficking, as well as the annual abatement of hazardous vegetation.
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In its second conference game of the season, The Master's University women's basketball team lost to the No. 19 Arizona Christian University Firestorm 62-56 at The MacArthur Center Wednesday evening, Jan. 8.
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In a rematch between the two teams that battled for the GSAC championship last season, No. 9-ranked The Master's University men's basketball team defeated No. 4 Arizona Christian 86-69 Wednesday night, Jan. 8 in The MacArthur Center.
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The Wednesday, Jan. 8 scheduled contests between College of the Canyons women's and men's basketball vs. Antelope Valley College in the Cougar Cage were postponed due to wildfires in the region.
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Los Angeles County Public Health reports the South Coast Air Quality Management District is advising of potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst Wildfires that has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.
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The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks on Tuesday, Jan. 7 including Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
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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.
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Cal Fire has reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000, acres and more than 1,100 structures lost.
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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.
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Cal Fire reports a fire has broken out at 2:07 p.m. on the 5700 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Acton.
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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.
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California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students across Southern California to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program.
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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.
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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.
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I think a vote is a great idea, and I commend your persistence on sharing this issue, which stirs up a lot, but is so important.
Would love it. Yes Castaic would get 30% of the funds that come into Val Verde. I am on the VVCA and I was the opposing vote on that. I had been to a Castaic meeting and did not feel we were well represented here in Val Verde. I could be wrong, but that is how I felt at that meeting. When negotiations started they were asking/demanding that they get most of it, since they have most of the kids from Val Verde coming to their schools. As a VVCA board member I felt I needed to represent all the members of Val Verde. I went to the neighborhood that complained about the smells. I smelt the smells, I mean really smelt them. I get them by my house but maybe 12 days in a year. They live in it for a good chunk of the year. Over time more of Lincoln street came to the meetings. They were vocal. When we had the big meeting to discuss the landfill, they were very vocal about shutting it down. I think that was a shock to most of our board. They thought the funds would the issue, and how to deal with the funds. At that meeting the majority said shut it down. As a board we felt it best to represent the vote of the community. We are not at a final vote yet, that comes when all the fights are over and we bring in as many people who want to be heard. I as a resident want it shut down. As a member if the vote goes to say no, I will fight, fight, fight. If the vote say’s we need the money, I hope it does not, but if it does I will sign the agreement. I will still fight for Lincoln, but I think I will have to sign. I might be lucky, since I am appointed just to clean the trash that is thrown out car windows as they pass through our town. My signature would not be required.
By all means lets vote. As a resident I say Close it. As a member of the board, I will say what the town says. I hope I can sway them to say close it.
Darryl, I like how you take a step back from this and look at things from viewpoint of the whole picture.
I appreciate you writing these commentaries and I believe you have a good grasp of what’s happening, based on your desire to speak to the residents.
The people who live in the area of Val Verde near the landfill (I call it the President Streets) have a many known problems and also some unknown problems.
Smells exist – no doubt about that.
Something in the air makes people nauseaous – no doubt about that.
Something in the air gives people a headache – no doubt about that.
The unknown creates stress and fear – fact.
The stress and fear create medical conditions – not sure if there is proof of this, but it makes sense to me.
Air quality is not tested in this neighborhood. Definitely an unknown.
What is the landfill doing to the soil in Val Verde, ie. the particulate matter and also any landfill gas mixing with the soil? Another unknown.
What is the effect of breathing in these gasses for years? An unknown or maybe not.
What about the “other” things that the landfill isn’t suppose to take in, but they have? What is this doing to my family and me?
Property values are lower, due to the proximity to the landfill. – Anyone who argues against this needs to go back to economics 101 and look at supply and demand curves. If there are less people willing to buy near a landfill, then there is less demand. Shift the curve down and you have a lower price.
In times of a weak real estate market, location, location, location are much more important vs when the market is strong. One part of location is “are there any undesirable aspects to the location”. I would think a landfill being close by would be a great example.
I could add much more to this list. I just want people to think about trading dollars off for these impacts.
Someone just brought it to my attention that the next DEIR hearing is the exact same date and time as the VVCA (Val Verde Civic Association) meeting, but it is going to be held at the meeting place of the CATC (Castaic Area Town Council. What a coincidence.
Perhaps the VVCA could change its meeting location to the site of the CATC meeting for that one time.
I was notified there is another DEIR meeting. This DEIR meeting is directed at the Castaic Area Town Council Land Use Committee. They have a public meeting scheduled for August 14, 2014, starting at 7 pm at the Castaic Union School District Office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Castaic, CA 91355. I wonder why this was not mentioned at the DERI meeting on July 31, 2014 at the Castaic Sports Complex Gymnasium?