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COC To Host Michele Jenkins Team Room Dedication Ceremony Next Month

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The College of the Canyons (COC) Athletic Department will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime board member and ardent softball program supporter’s nearly 40 years of service to the district. The event will be held Tuesday, April 16, prior to the Lady Cougars’ scheduled game vs. L.A. Valley College, ...

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SCV Senior Center Prepares For Celebrity Waiter Celebration 

The SCV Senior Center is preparing for their annual fundraising event – Celebrity Waiter – with the theme – “California Dreamin’” on Saturday, April 27th at Bella Vida, with table Sponsorships still available. The headliner for the event is “Surfin’” – The Beach Boys Tribute Band that has played many times at the Bella Vida Concert Series.   The Annual Fundraising ...

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Blue Shield Proposal Falls Short Of What Physicians And Patients Hoped

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For months, Providence negotiated in good faith for a new agreement with Blue Shield of California. After multiple delays, Blue Shield requested an extension to continue negotiations but made little movement from its original position. Unfortunately, Blue Shield’s proposal falls short of what is needed to adequately support the wages of Providence nurses, doctors, employees and called caregivers. Blue Shield, ...

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Instructor Selected To Represent COC At Clean Energy Educational Program In Iceland

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College of the Canyons (COC) has selected the faculty member who will represent the school at an international sustainability education program in Iceland. Holly Hitt-Zuniga, an architecture and interior design instructor at College of the Canyons, has been selected to represent the college and the National Science Foundation’s Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE) in Iceland as part ...

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SCE Customers To Save $86 On April Bills Thanks To California Climate Credit

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Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 5 million-plus residential and small business customers will receive an $86 California Climate Credit on their April and October bills, the largest climate credit payout SCE has distributed since California launched the program in 2014. No action is required by residential and small business account holders to receive the twice-a-year credit, which previously ranged from $29 to ...

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SCV Water’s Laboratory Recognized For Proactive Implementation Of TNI Standard Quality Management System

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The Santa Clarita Vallew Water Agency (SCV Water) Laboratory has received commendation from the State of California’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) for its proactive implementation of the TNI Standard quality management system in February 2023, ahead of the required compliance date of Jan. 1, 2024. ELAP, a division of the California Environmental Protection Agency, applauds the laboratory’s commitment to ...

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Live Music On Three Stages At The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

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The 28th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back with your favorite musical performers and an exciting lineup of new acts. Taking place on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at William S. Hart Park, 24151 N. Newhall Avenue, this unique event honors the Western heritage of the City of Santa Clarita with top-tier performers in country western, folk ...

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Schiavo Introduces Bill To Promote Restroom Accessibility For Seniors And Disabled Community

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced assembly bill 2233, to improve public restrooms to accommodate seniors and disabled individuals. AB 2233 aims at updating the California Building Standards Code to improve public restroom facilities for individuals with ambulatory challenges, including seniors and the disabled community, taking a significant step forward in promoting inclusivity and accessibility across California. This bill addresses the current ...

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New Online Application For Clean Air Vehicle Decals Offers Faster Service

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Californians applying for a Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal can now enter the digital service express lane with a new online option from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Customers with a qualifying zero- or low-emission vehicle can skip the paper application, save the stamp and simply go online  dmv.ca.gov Werehttp://www.dmv.ca.gov] to complete the process quickly and conveniently. This  latest digital ...

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Suzette Valladares Advances To November General Election

Local small business owner and Former Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares emerged victorious as the top vote-getter in a fiercely contested March Primary, securing her place in the November Election. Valladares had widespread appeal, drawing support not only from Republicans but also from Democrats and Independents across the 23rd State Senate District. As of the most recent update from the Secretary of ...

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