Augmented reality image courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City releases augmented reality arts app

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of its augmented reality app, which is “revolutionizing the way art enthusiasts experience and engage with art,” proclaimed a

Artwork by Alex Schaefer.

SCAA to host Alex Schaefer oil demo

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is inviting the community to a free oil painting demonstration by artist Alex Schaefer, scheduled 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Barnes

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College Briefs for Feb. 1

3 local residents named to dean’s list at California State University, Stanislaus  Stanislaus State congratulates more than 3,000 students who were named to the spring 2023 dean’s list. To qualify,

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COC reports audit of bond spending affirmed

News release   The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee voted to accept the results of an independent audit confirming the district properly accounted for all

Right to left, Sean de Guzman, Manager of the California Department of Water Resources Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit prepares to insert the aluminum snow depth survey pole into the snow during the second media snow survey of the 2024 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Assisting in the survey is Jordan Thoennes and Andy Reising, both DWR Engineers in the Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit, and Angelique Fabbiani-Leon – State Hydrometeorologist. The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack is 52 percent of normal, with more snow expected in the next seven day forecast. The survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken January 30, 2024. Xavier Mascareñas / California Department of Water Resources

Second snow survey shows modest improvement

News release  The Department of Water Resources on Tuesday conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The manual survey recorded 29 inches

Deputies: retail and cargo theft ring busted 

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau began an investigation regarding precious metals cargo stolen from the Chicago area, which were then found in Acton on

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Chamber announces Business Award recipients

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2023 Business Award Recipients who are set to be celebrated during the Awards + Installation event on Friday,

Annual St. Francis Dam Tour set for March 23

News release  Tickets are now on sale for the popular tour of the ruins of the St. Francis Dam, presented by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, and scheduled for Saturday,