Simi Valley
EDUCATION
Chancellor of College of the Canyons placed on administrative leave
Dianne Van Hook, the Chancellor and CEO of the Santa Clarita Community College District, has been placed on administrative leave and David Andrus is expected to take her place Monday as acting chancellor until a permanent replacement is found.
Castaic district’s preschool programs growing after director’s first year
Melanie Long said she was surprised when she learned that she was being honored by the Castaic Union School District for, as she put it simply, doing her job. The coordinator of preschool programs for the district since July 2023, Long took the position after hearing about it from a friend via Facebook. At the time, the district’s preschool program in Val Verde had three students, while the programs at Castaic Middle School and Northlake Hills Elementary were at 20 and 10 students, respectively.
Salvation Army Opens Registration for School Backpack Giveaway
As families across the country prepare for the upcoming school year, The Salvation Army Santa Clarita has announced its continued partnership with the Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) to provide school backpacks to families in need. Focused on aiding families dealing with financial burdens during the back-to-school season, they are striving to lighten the financial load by distributing crucial school supplies.
July 24: Learn About the SBDC at COC
The Small Business Development Center at College of the Canyons will offer an inperson class “SBDC As A Resource” on Wednesday, July 24, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business?. Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be...
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