Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
On Saturday, April 18, the College of the Canyons will host Children’s Play Day at Honor Grove on the Valencia campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event offers science, art, music, and play for children and families and accepts donations for the Basic Needs Center (BaNC).
The SCV Chamber of Commerce launched WorkWell: the Business and Wellness Summit, which will run on May 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber’s venue (registration is open and early sign-up is encouraged).
KHTS Restaurant Row kicks off today with new local certificates for favorites including Booku Poboys, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, Bélla Salon, La Michoacana Plus, Tellys, SCV Cleaners, and Guanatos Tacos.
Residents can purchase discounted certificates online or in-person at the new KHTS office to support local businesses.
24/7 Events said Tuesday it acquired AV Party Rentals, a move that reuniting two long-established family businesses in Santa Clarita.
The deal will preserve the local legacy and expand event rental options for community gatherings.
Rancho Camulos Museum in Piru will host the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival partnership event Ghosts of California on Friday, April 17 at 1 p.m. The event features a film screening, live Western music, and a docent tour, with proceeds supporting historic preservation (admission is $20).
Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that Andy Wang, a kindergarten student, won the grades K-2 46th Annual Los Angeles County Library Bookmark Contest for the Fifth Supervisoral District after his entry was submitted by the Stevenson Ranch Branch of the library.
Valencia High School music students were inspired by a recent live performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles—a performance that bolstered their instrumental music program.
Santa Clarita’s Transit Division began introducing hydrogen cell fuel buses delivered earlier this month - the 40-foot buses charge in 10-15 minutes and support the plan to achieve a zero-emission fleet by 2040; the city will gradually replace buses as they reach their 12-year service life.
KHTS radio moved to its new location on Avenue Crocker in Valencia, and plans for a 5-story multi-use building in Old Town Newhall that would replace the station have stirred debate among city officials (with sensitive FOIA documents adding to the controversy).
On Saturday, Mar. 28, over 700 participants joined the Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk at Central Park to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer support.
The event honored cancer survivor Aaron Deleon, who is now cancer-free (his family celebrated the $102,000 raised for ongoing programs).
College of the Canyons swimmers posted seven top-10 finishes at the Western State Conference meet at Santa Monica College on March 27.
Freshman Ian Rho led with a win in the 200-yard IM and a second in the 200-yard backstroke, and the team will compete in Pasadena from April 2-4.
On Monday, the Canyon Cowboys bounced back with an 18-0 win over the de Toledo Jaguars at Canyon High School.
Senior William Peck and sophomore Travis Reeves powered the win and the team will host the Lancaster Eagles on Saturday at 11 a.m.—boosting their season.
The Master's University men's baseball team scored 24 runs in two games on March 28 at Apache Junction as they beat Benedictine Mesa by scores of 16-13 & 8-3, and they traveled to face Westcliff University on Tuesday, Mar.
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