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City Of Santa Clarita Hosting ‘Dive-In Movies’ For Summer Fun

Santa Clarita residents can watch “Dive-In Movies” this summer for a movie experience while keeping cool, officials announced Tuesday.  The City of Santa Clarita held the first of the two-part series last weekend with “Moana” at the Santa Clarita Pool, with the next movie set to be DreamWorks’ “Trolls” on Saturday, July 27, officials said.  The movie’s rating is PG, ...

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Valencia High JROTC Places Third In National Academic Competition

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) based out of Valencia High School recently took third place in a national academic competition, officials said Tuesday. The CA-782 team competed in the AFJROTC Academic Bowl Championship in Washington, D.C. They were accompanied by Sgt Legier, who served as their coach, according to Col. Christopher Bricker, the senior aerospace science ...

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SCV Senior Center To Host Touch-A-Truck Event Offering Family-Friendly Activities, Food

The SCV Senior Center is hosting their seventh annual Touch-A-Truck event for kids and adults interested in cars in October, officials said. The center has officially set a date for its annual Touch-A-Truck event, which gives curious kids and adults an opportunity to climb onto a fire engine, see a construction rig up-close, turn on a Sheriff’s or CHP vehicle ...

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SCV Water Using Technology To Test Chemical Substances Found In Water Systems

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The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) Board of Directors has moved forward on their testing of water treatment for certain chemicals, according to officials. SCV Water is working with Water Quality and Treatment Solutions Inc. to begin testing of PFAS treatment methods in water sources. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are man made chemical substances found in ...

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Gong Cha To Bring Boba, Tea To Santa Clarita

Gong Cha USA, a Taiwanese beverage franchise, is set to open a location in Saugus, bringing their Taiwanese teas, coffees and juices to local residents. “We are really excited to be bringing our teas and beverages to Santa Clarita,” said Peter Cruz, the franchise owner. “Our family has lived in Santa Clarita for over 10 years, and we look forward ...

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Santa Clarita’s 24th Annual Marathon Opens Up Registration

Santa Clarita’s Annual Marathon has officially opened up for signups, which are expected to remain available online until Oct. 27, City officials announced.  The 24th Santa Clarita Marathon’s registration is officially open in preparation for the 5K, 10K, Half marathon and full marathon on the weekend of Nov. 2-3.  On Saturday, Nov. 2, runners can run the 5K, 10K or ...

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Hart High School Alumnus To Enter U.S. Naval Academy

A member of Hart High School’s 2019 graduating class is set to enter the United States Naval Academy’s Class of 2023 on July 27.  Hart alumni Dawson Waage swam competitively for Hart all 4 years of high school and became a captain for the boys varsity team his senior year. Out of high school swim season, Dawson competed with College ...

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Sing Along With Spice Girls Tribute Band At Concerts In The Park

Concerts in the Park: “Wannabe” Spice Girls Tribute - Top Things to do in Santa Clarita

On Saturday, July 6, Santa Clarita residents can listen and dance along to “Wannabe,” a Spice Girls tribute band, at the City of Santa Clarita’s Concert in the Park series. The Spice Girls tribute is set to begin performing classics like “Wannabe” and “Who Do You Think You Are” at 7 p.m. Saturday. The band toured around the UK this ...

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces Coca-Cola Fest To Celebrate Fourth Of July

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Six Flags Magic Mountain announced Thursday celebration in partnership with Coca-Cola for the nation’s birthday, starting July 3. In honor of the Fourth Of July holiday, Six Flags Magic Mountain is set to host a 4-day Coca-Cola Fest. Their Independence Day celebration entails games and activities, live music, and a dazzling fireworks and laser extravaganza set to patriotic music nightly ...

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