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The City Of Santa Clarita Invites Residents To Neighborhood Cleanup

The City of Santa Clarita is hosting a Neighborhood Cleanup this month in various spots.  The City of Santa Clarita residents are invited to register for the Neighborhood Cleanup (NCU) taking place on Saturday, April 27 and join the City in removing litter from local neighborhoods.  During registration, participants can choose from one of three locations to pick up cleaning ...

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COC To Host Open House At University Center

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host an open house this month in Valencia  The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons is set to host an in-person Open House event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 to preview academic programs offered by partner institutions, including the University of La ...

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Santa Clarita Gas Prices Back Above $5 Per Gallon

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Gas prices are well over $5 per gallon in parts of the Santa Clarita Valley and will increase even more this coming July.  Santa Clarita drivers are feeling the pain at the pump with the rest of Californians as gas prices continue to rise to over $5 per gallon. “After a brief break, gas prices have leapt back up, driven ...

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MOD Pizza Shutters Five Locations, Santa Clarita Not Affected

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MOD Pizza closed five locations in Northern California in March, but has no plans on closing any Santa Clarita locations.  In March, MOD Pizza closed down five restaurants in the northern part of the state due to the locations underperforming and not due to the minimum wage spike as reported by other media. “Like any business, we need to look ...

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One Killed, Another Injured In Early Morning Crash In Stevenson Ranch

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A person was killed and another injured after they struck a tree in a solo vehicle crash in Stevenson Ranch early Friday morning. Around 12:40 a.m. Friday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on The Old Road and Constitution Avenue in Stevenson Ranch, said Fred Fielding a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It was a ...

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The Goldman Family Releases Statement On O.J. Simpson’s Death

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A Santa Clarita family and sibling of Ron Goldman spoke out Thursday after the news broke of O.J. Simpson’s death. “The news of Ron’s killer passing away is a mixed bag of complicated emotions and reminds us that the journey through grief is not linear. For three decades we tirelessly pursued justice for Ron and Nicole, and despite a civil ...

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Stardust And Spurs: Exploring Santa Clarita’s Walk Of Western Stars – Cesar Romero

Saddle up for a trip through entertainment history with a weekly highlight from Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars! This week, western star Cesar Romero.  Cesar Romero was born of Cuban parents in New York City 1907 and attended the Collegiate School and Riverdale Country School before working as ballroom dancer.  Romero first appeared on Broadway in the 1927 production ...

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Help Santa Clarita Grocery By Donating These Items

As Santa Clarita Grocery gives back to those in need, it asks the community for aid by donating specific food items. Santa Clarita Grocery a local non-profit helping those in need is asking for the following items to be donated: Peanut butter and jam Pasta and pasta sauce Top Ramen or Cup Noodles Canned veggies Mac and cheese Hamburger Helper ...

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Another Rainy Weekend Is Expected In The Santa Clarita Valley

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For Santa Clarita residents wishing for a sunny weekend, Mother Nature has other plans as more rain is headed our way. Rain is expected to hit the Santa Clarita Valley late Friday night lasting through Sunday, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS).  “We are looking for rain and light showers to start as early as ...

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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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