SCVNews.com | May 14: Council to review roads, bridge maintenance and animal control contracts

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. Before the public session, the council will meet in camera for a special session at 5:15 p.m. The council will meet at city hall.

The Academy at Method Schools announced the launch of its innovative dual enrollment and independent study online charter school, in partnership with College of the Canyons.

Hop on your bike, start pedaling and explore the City of Santa Clarita’s extensive network of bike trails during the 2024 “Hit the Trail” Community Bike Ride on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The 2022-2023 Valencia High School Two ‘n Four Jazz Choir has been named the 2024 High School Vocal Jazz Large Ensemble winner at the 47th Annual Downbeat Magazine Music Awards.

The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will host “A Night of Storytelling Songs: A Musical Tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day” on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m.

The William S. Hart Union High School District is pleased to announce that Caitlyn Park, a senior at Saugus High School, has been named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

As spring blooms, it brings a renewed sense of opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and physical activity that comes with the season.

SCV Water, in partnership with the Association of California Water Agencies, is proud to announce that the 2024 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship has been awarded to Krisha Pedraza, a student at California State University, San Marcos.

The Nextdoor Kind Foundation on Thursday announced the recipients of 100 microgrants awarded to community leaders across Los Angeles County, including four from Santa Clarita, to fund initiatives that improve their neighborhoods.

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Public Awareness and Legislation Committee is holding an in-person meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m.

The City of Santa Clarita announced that all parking lots in Central Park will be closed on Friday, May 10 due to the Boots in the Park country music festival.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released its fifth annual report on homeless mortality in Los Angeles County.

Students enrolling in the fall 2024 semester at College of the Canyons will notice a new type of course featured in the course schedule: Focused Courses.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies Shane Seacord, Grant Roth and Sergeant Eric Lee of LASD Emergency Services, Air Rescue 5 crew, were awarded the State of California Medal of Valor on Wednesday .

May is National Bike Safety Month, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages everyone to be active and enjoy safe bike rides, while reminding drivers to be safe. lookout for more people cycling and walking.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents who plan to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters.

The Valley Industry Association will host the annual VIA BASH with this year’s theme Color My World on October 18.

The LA County Library is deeply committed to the mental health and well-being of all its neighbors.

More than 96.3 billion gallons of stormwater have been captured and stored in Los Angeles County reservoirs and delivered to landfills to recharge underground aquifers since October 2023, when storm season began.

More than 17.4 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 139,605 from April 2024 according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Don’t miss the California State University Northridge Center for Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Elevation and Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., which will feature hip-hop performances live music, DJs, dancers and graffiti installations. , food trucks and much more.