Theater news

‘Almost, Maine’ to be performed at Castaic High

News release   Castaic High School Theatre is presenting “Almost, Maine,” with performances scheduled 6 p.m. Nov. 1-4 in the Castaic High School Performing Arts Center.  According to Bennett Pehrson,

Students at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita created gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers. Courtesy photo.

Students write gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers

News release  Students at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita created gratitude cards for Israeli soldiers, according to a statement released by the congregation.   The 5- to 12-year-olds wrote to

The Santa Clarita chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association. had two special speakers at its fall luncheon. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA hosts fall luncheon

News release  The Santa Clarita chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association. had two special speakers at its fall luncheon.  Program directors from the Newhall Community Center (661-286-4006) and the

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City, county to offer mobile spay/neuter clinic

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, announced that Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic will be

From left: Color guard Captain Maribel Nunez, Drum Major Aaliyah Lyons-Moore, Drum Major Victoria Perez and Percussion Captain Rishik Pulipaka. Courtesy photo.

Golden Valley wins top honors at Wildcat Classic

News release   The Golden Valley High School Marching Band was the sweepstakes winner at The Wildcat Classic Marching Band Tournament on Oct. 14.   It was their first competition

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Henry Mayo providing medical services at CalArts

News release   To expand convenient access to medical care for California Institute of the Arts students, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is now providing primary care medical care services on the

Back row (from left): Kira Rubinich, Tali Cooper, Audrey Sorenson, Petra DelPrado, Aarna Bunyan; Middle row: Alexis Parga, Neala Patel, Madison Thomas, Kaid Dudley, Lara Krajacic, Jolie Lahey; front row: McKenna Moon, Tiffany Rahimi Orellana, Gabby Pangan, Elysa Faith Dalmacio. Courtesy photo.

Vikings frosh volleyball goes undefeated in league

News release  Valencia Vikings’ freshman girls’ volleyball took it all home this season: They scored a total of 531 points throughout the season, going undefeated (12-0) in the Foothill League

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Williams Homes building 169 homes in Piru

News release   Presidio Residential Capital, along with its joint venture partner Williams Homes, are to build a master plan development in Ventura County in the historical town of Piru

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Circus Vargas presents ‘Bonjour, Paris!’

News release  Circus Vargas a new bigtop adventure in Woodland Hills at the Promenade Mall now through Oct. 30.  The circus features performers from all over the globe, including the

Politics and government

Newsom signs Schiavo’s affordable housing bills

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed her package of bills (Assembly Bill 519 and AB 911) to streamline the development of affordable housing.  

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Trains slow down for ShakeOut earthquake drill

News release   Metrolink was among the multiple government agencies that participated Thursday in the annual Great California ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill held in conjunction with International ShakeOut Day.