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“Baldur” – student film Filming in the County of Los Angeles and the State of California was put on hold in mid-March 2020 as health officials looked to slow the spread of COVID-19. On June 12, L.A. County Public Health issued a revised Health Order, along with safety protocols, to allow for the re-opening of the entertainment industry, which includes film and television production. Santa Clarita’s Fiscal Year ended on June 30, and despite the three-month stoppage, the final numbers were still very strong. In Fiscal Year 19/20, the Film Office issued 468 permits, which led to 1,249 film days and $30,771,500 in estimated economic impact. This last fiscal year marked the seventh in a row that the city’s film program generated more than $30 million in estimated economic impact. ....
Sunday marked the second Easter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and though many churches have resumed services, most of the typical weekend celebrations were canceled. Even so, whether it be church services, egg hunts, or picnics, families across the Santa Clarita Valley still found ways to celebrate the holiday. One Canyon Country neighborhood decided to create its own socially distanced egg hunt, counting the eggs rather than collecting them, with prizes for those who get the correct number. “Instead of getting goodies out of the eggs, we gave each one an Easter basket,” organizer Marcia Phillips said. “It still allowed them to get outside and run around, but at a safe distance. The kids all loved it.” ....
The Los Angeles County Development Authority’s Small Business Stabilization Loan Program has reached its application limit as loan funding requests have exceeded $30 million. When the application portal was closed Monday at 8 a.m., 96 applications had been received from small businesses requesting more than $30 million in assistance. The applications received will be processed and funding is expected to start being deployed later this month. Launched on January 28, 2021, the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program was designed to provide eligible businesses with a competitive interest rate for loans ranging from $50,000 to $3 million. Businesses that applied for the program must have been in operation for at least two years and seeking working capital, equipment purchases, real estate acquisition, or refinancing of existing loans at higher interest rates. ....
COC Ranked Among Top 25 Community Colleges In Hispanic Enrollment Numbers College of the Canyons (COC) has been ranked number 18 in Hispanic student enrollment by “The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine.” “The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine” has rated College of the Canyons as number 18 out of the top 25 community colleges in the category of enrolling Hispanic students, officials said Wednesday. “We are so proud to have been recognized once again for having a student body that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve,” said COC Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook. “In line with our college’s Call to Action to ensure campus-wide diversity, equity and inclusion, we are committed to eliminating the barriers that often prevent students from reaching their goals and providing them with the tools and resources they need to ultimately succeed.” ....
Rene Veluzat, Former Blue Cloud Movie Ranch Owner, Dies At 80 On March 21, at the age of 80, Santa Clarita actor and stuntman Rene Veluzat, known for his ownership of Blue Cloud Movie Ranch and Diamond V Movie Ranch, passed away. Veluzat, an actor and stuntman known most for his ownership of two movie ranches in Santa Clarita, passed away on March 21, 2021 after a reportedly long battle with cancer. “I have known Rene for many many years and I had nothing but total admiration for the gentleman,” said City Councilman Bob Kellar. “He provided the locations for many tremendous films for this community. He was just a gentleman and a great person.” ....