1928 Dam Failure: A Vital Lesson for Today
Around midnight on March 12, 1928, just days after its reservoir was full for the first time, the St. Francis Dam failed catastrophically. In what many consider the worst civil engineering disaster of the 20th century, the resulting flood wave rampaged for more than five hours through the night, destroying thousands of acres of farmland, ripping apart a thousand structures, and taking more than 400 lives.
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William Mulholland: Father of the L.A. Water Supply System
2017 World Environmental & Water Resources Conference | Sacramento, May 21-25, 2017
William "Bill" Mulholland (1855-1935) a self-taught civil engineer, who at the zenith of his career was the highest paid public official in California and the most respected man in Los Angeles in 1926. His storied career came to an abrupt end with the catastrophic failure of the St. Francis Dam in March 1928. READ REPORT
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March 14: Chamber Breakfast Spotlights Clean Power
The SCV Chamber of Commerce's next "Good Morning SCV" breakfast will feature a presentation by Southern California Edison officials on "The Clean Power and Electrification Pathway" at TPC on Wednesday, March 14 starting at 7 a.m.
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Roadtrip Nation Offers Career Guidance at Bowman
It was a unique take on "career day" for Bowman High School students: "Roadtrip Nation," an annual event for Bowman High, inspired by the award-winning PBS series "Roadtrip Nation," had the students themselves hosting and interviewing professionals.
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April 6: Artist's Day at Rancho Camulos
The historic Rancho Camulos Museum will host its annual Artists' Day at the museum in Piru on Friday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Two COC Administrators in the Running
for Cuesta College President
Four individuals, including two College of the Canyons administrators, have been selected as finalists for the position of Cuesta College superintendent/president.
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Larry Hurst 'Paintings and Collages' Gallery Talk
Former COC Gallery Director Larry Hurst gave a talk at the COC Art Gallery on March 1, which was in conjunction with his exhibition "Paintings and Collages" that runs through the end of March 2018.
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March 17: Zonta Club of SCV LifeForward Workshop
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) proudly presents a LifeForward Workshop for Women that will help participants learn how to master money before it masters them.
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This Week @ NASA: Space Station Crew Returns Safely
A safe return from the International Space Station, a new weather satellite launched into orbit, and our next mission to Mars moves closer to launch ... a few of the stories to tell you about - This Week at NASA!
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Today in SCV History: March 12, 1928
St. Francis Dam collapses at 11:57:30 PM, killing an estimated 431 people from Saugus to the sea.
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Blast from the Past: Film Clip: St. Francis Dam Hero Thornton Edwards in 'The Grapes of Wrath,' 1941
Motorcycle officer Thornton Edwards portrays - what else? - a motorcycle officer in John Ford's 1940 film adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic "The Grapes of Wrath."
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