**1976 Horse Turds and Peace Pipes: Acton Turkey War with AM Radio Jock Dick Whittington Ends in a Draw [Story]**
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The Los Angeles Rams and Hollywood Park are calling a new play with S.T.E.A.M., launching a free interactive program to educate Los Angeles youth on career opportunities within sports and entertainment.
The College of the Canyons Occupational Therapy Assistant program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. This milestone allows the program to move forward with enrolling its first 28-student cohort.
California State University, Northridge is partnering with AltadenaWILD and Outward Bound Adventures to host the ReGreen Altadena TreeFest on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Tagged by fans as “Hollywood’s hottest little big band,” Phat Cat Swinger will play its first local show at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Saturday night, Nov. 8.
The College of the Canyons Society of Physics and Engineering Students successfully launched a high-altitude balloon carrying a scientific payload that members designed, built, and tested over several months.
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control proudly celebrates Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. This special time recognizes and honors the incredible staff and volunteers at our seven animal care centers who worked tirelessly to care for nearly 33,000 animals this year.
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present “Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas. The exhibit is on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Boulevard), now through Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to stay alert after confirming 61 rabid bats so far in 2025. This number marks the second-highest total ever recorded in Los Angeles County.
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**Historical Highlight**
In 1913, the grand opening of Mulholland’s L.A. Aqueduct took place as the first water arrived from Owens Valley. [Watch film]
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**Upcoming Meetings and Events**
– The Saugus Union School District Governing Board will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. regarding the Santa Clarita Elementary School Property Disposition.
– The California Secretary of State reports that as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, with 100% of voting districts reporting, Prop. 50, the Congressional Redistricting state ballot measure, will pass with more than 60% of votes in favor.
– Students from SCVi Charter School will showcase their aerospace learning achievements at the TK-7 Aerospace Learning Showcase on Friday, Nov. 14, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at their school campus.
– The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates will host their annual Holiday Craft Fair fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7.
– On Saturday, Nov. 1, the College of the Canyons Paralegal Studies Department celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.
– Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to attend a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to learn about upcoming construction activities along the I-5 freeway.
– The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, in open session at 7 p.m., with a closed session beginning at 6 p.m.
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Stay informed and involved with your community by keeping track of these events and updates.
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