College Briefs for Aug. 31
August 31, 2023
Local student named to University of Wyoming spring dean’s honor roll Cole Erik Howard, of Canyon Country, has been named to the University of Wyoming 2023 spring semester dean’s honor
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City receives award from Government Finance Officers Association
August 31, 2023
News release The city of Santa Clarita has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
PHOTOS | FABBA-lous: Abba tribute band closes out Concerts in the Park
August 30, 2023
The 2023 Concerts in the Park series had its final rendition on Saturday at Central Park, with the members of FABBA giving their best ABBA impressions. The group was led
Chiquita Canyon, LA County face lawsuit over stench
August 30, 2023
A group of residents filed a class action lawsuit this week against Chiquita Canyon Landfill and L.A. County, seeking to shut down the facility near Castaic, according to a Val
A decade of hope and remembrance: Family marks 10 years since 19-year-old’s mysterious disappearance
August 30, 2023
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, marks 10 years since the disappearance of 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa, a sophomore at Sierra College, who vanished without a trace during a trip to visit his
Vending machine feeds brains
August 30, 2023
Anyone strolling into Fair Oaks Ranch Community School’s library will find a vending machine filled with … books? Last week, the elementary school welcomed attendees with a ribbon-cutting event during
SCV Education Foundation announces new executive director
August 30, 2023
News release The SCV Education Foundation has announced the hiring of Joe (Joseph) Satorhelyi as its new executive director. Satorhelyi has played a vital role in his managerial role
State board rejects Cemex petition on water application
August 30, 2023
The state’s Water Resources Control Board dismissed a request Wednesday by Cemex, the Mexican multinational mining company looking to extract 56 million tons of aggregate from Soledad Canyon, which asked
Shakespeare Festival expands educational program
August 30, 2023
News release The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is expanding its educational outreach program to local elementary schools with reprised assembly performances of its classic adaptation “Scrooge’s Long Night” and the
Financial literacy scholarship available for local students
August 30, 2023
News release Mobile IV Therapy has announced the launch of a new $500 scholarship to benefit high school students in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a focus on financial literacy.
Deputies: 53-year-old arrested in possession of fixed blade knife
August 30, 2023
A 53-year-old transient was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger on Monday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. According to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, a
Alleged attack after bus ride prompts charges
August 30, 2023
A Santa Clarita man arrested after he was accused of escalating a misunderstanding by brandishing a knife at a teen is due in court next month for his preliminary hearing.
Hart district officials tout spots in national rankings
August 29, 2023
Six public high schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were named in the U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday as among the top 14% nationally. Canyon, Golden Valley,
Heart of the West raises funds for Carousel Ranch’s equestrian therapy
August 29, 2023
Wyatt Hickerson was born a micro preemie at 24 weeks and 5 days, weighing 1 pound, 6 ounces. He was later diagnosed with a borderline intellectual disability and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Macy’s robbed via bodily force
August 29, 2023
Macy’s was robbed again via bodily force on Monday morning, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. According to Sgt. Nelson Rios, a spokesman for the SCV Sheriff’s Station,
Hart district announces delays of VHS field
August 28, 2023
William S. Hart Union High School District officials Monday evening blamed Tropical Storm Hilary for delays that will push back the reopening of Valencia High School’s football field by another six
City discusses importance of housing element
August 28, 2023
After 18 months of back-and-forth with the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, the city of Santa Clarita recently received approval for its housing element, according to city officials.
Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft
August 28, 2023
A 35-year-old Saugus woman was arrested on suspicion of grand theft on Friday evening after allegedly taking multiple items that did not belong to her from a Best Western hotel
Weldon Canyon Road bridge demolition canceled, I-5 closure delayed
August 28, 2023
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) delayed its demolition of the Weldon Canyon Road bridge due to a scheduling conflict with its contractor, OHLA-USA, according to the office
Hart district aims to dispel rumors that ‘shop’ classes aren’t offered
August 28, 2023
Don’t call it a comeback: William S. Hart Union High School District officials are saying “shop” classes have been on its campuses for years, but have shifted focus and broadened