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Santa Clarita City Council Approves 5-Year Block Grant Funds

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The Santa Clarita City Council held its regular meeting in Valencia Tuesday night. The Santa Clarita City Council heard a presentation on the annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, among other topics. According to City documents, these block grant funds are designed to ...

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Newhall Man Arrested In Ventura County For Sex Crimes Against Minor

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A man from Newhall who has been arrested several times for selling marijuana products to minors was arrested again last week in Ventura County, this time for sexual crimes. Christian Navarro, 25, of Newhall, was arrested in Ventura County Friday on six allegations of crimes against a minor, according to Court records. The charges laid against Navarro include: committing a ...

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College Of The Canyons Announces New Women’s Basketball Head Coach 

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The College of the Canyons Athletic Department announced Tuesday the hiring of a new women’s basketball head coach. Robin Hester, a 33-year coaching veteran at the collegiate level (both men’s and women’s) will take over as head coach. He has appeared in 1,012 bench games throughout his career, winning 741. “I am thankful and humbled to be asked to lead ...

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Extremely Quirky Destinations For Santa Clarita Residents To Visit –  The Bookhouse Hotel

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When traveling, people often settle for a regular hotel when there are a slew of quirky and unusual hotels, like the Bookhouse Hotel, waiting to be discovered.  In the 54th part of a multi-part series, KHTS uncovers unusual destinations Santa Clarita residents can visit for their “quirky” getaway. This week, we will visit the Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  ...

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Man Arrested After Attempting To Steal Funds From Elderly Person In Valencia

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A North Hollywood man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal money from an elderly person.  On Monday, deputies responded to the 24000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia regarding an elderly abuse call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The suspect attempted to financially abuse the victim,” Borbon said. As of ...

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Registration Open For Youth Summer Camps At COC

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College of the Canyons (COC) Athletics is offering three unique youth summer camp opportunities for boys and girls looking to strengthen their skills and grow their love of sports, with registration now open for sessions running in June and July. All camps are scheduled to be held at the college’s athletic facilities on the Valencia campus and led by coaches ...

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Over $1,000 Of Nike Clothing Stolen From Dick’s Sporting Goods

Deputies are investigating after two women allegedly stole over $1,000 of Nike clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Canyon Country Tuesday. Around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to the Dick’s Sporting Goods on Carl Boyer Drive in Canyon Country regarding a grand theft, Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station confirmed. Two women stole over $1,000 ...

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Wilk Accepts 2024 Artistic License Award For Arts Advocacy 

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In recognition of his advocacy for the arts throughout his career in Sacramento, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, received a 2024 Artistic License Award from California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) at the organization’s 16th annual event held on May 5, 2024. “The benefits of art apply to so many aspects of our lives, but it’s especially valuable for children. ...

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