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COC To Host Engagement Fair On April 30

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The College of the Canyons (COC) Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Non-Profit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30. Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event aims to promote awareness of 30 local non-profits and their efforts while fostering a sense of unity and collaboration within ...

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SUSD Seeking Applicants For Asset Management Advisory Committee 

The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on its Asset Management Advisory Committee tol help determine the future of Santa Clarita Elementary.  On March 26, 2024, the District’s Governing Board approved Resolution 2024-24 # 61 referring to Santa Clarita Elementary forming the Committee pursuant to Education Code section 17387 et seq.  The Role of ...

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Assemblymembers Schiavo, Holden Joint Author Bill To Ensure Californians Know Trusted Abortion Healthcare Providers

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Last week, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced Assembly Bill 2670, Awareness Campaign: Abortion Services, a step forward in the effort to expand access to abortion care in California.  At a time when other states are restricting access to care, this bill will help reinforce California’s commitment to reproductive healthcare.  “Access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare is a cornerstone ...

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9th Circuit Upholds SCV Water Judgment For Remediation Of Groundwater Contamination Against The Whittaker Corporation

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On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed a $68.5 million judgment for SCV Water for the cleanup of local groundwater contamination in its case against the Whittaker Corporation (“Whittaker”). The judgment was originally awarded on June 28, 2022, by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California following a combined jury and bench ...

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Santa Clarita Concerts In The Park Is Back With Fresh New Lineup

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Santa Clarita’s Central Park is set to once again be a vibrant stage in July and August for the annual Concerts in the Park lineup. The City of Santa Clarita’s exciting Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, is making its highly anticipated return this summer. Friends, families and neighbors can gather under the evening sky ...

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Two Weeks Until Wine On The Roof

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Live jazz music, entertainment by talented Hart District Students, music by Lance Allyn, and Happy Hour plus six seated courses, each one created by a different chef from your favorite local restaurants and paired with fabulous wines, local and statewide—this is Wine on the Roof! MC’d by our own Ed Masterson, former SCV Man of the Year, Wine on the ...

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Coyotes More Aggressive In Spring To Protect Their Young, Experts Say

With baby coyotes born this time of year and their parents being more aggressive to protect their young, experts are warning Santa Clarita residents to take extra caution with their pets, especially on hiking trails. Officials with the Placerita Canyon Nature Center have offered those who enjoy the outdoors tips on how to avoid coming across aggressive coyotes during pup ...

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Wilk’s Bill Aimed At Reducing Animal Shelter Overcrowding, Unnecessary Euthanizations Passes First Committee 

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On Thursday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services, was approved in the Senate Education Committee. “The severe shortage of veterinarians available to perform spay and neuter services has created an overcrowding crisis at our animal shelters, especially in the ...

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Nicole Jolicoeur Selected As 2024/25 Hart District Teacher Of The Year

The William S. Hart Union High School District announced Wednesday that Nicole Jolicoeur, Rancho Pico Junior High School Special Education Teacher, has been selected as the 2024/25 Hart District Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who have made a significant impact on the lives of their students and the community. Jolicoeur is a compassionate, professional, and ...

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Golden Valley Grad Earns Warfare Insignias While Serving Aboard USS Boxer

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A Golden Valley High School graduate was recently recognized for his work on the USS Boxer while serving the U.S. Navy. Petty Officer 3rd Class Edgar Romero, a 2020 graduate of Golden Valley High School, earned the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignias. “I achieved the Aviation and Surface Warfare pins as a petty officer third ...

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