Today In SCV History: December 13, 1967 - Santa Clarita Valley Junior College District Named
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Today In SCV History: December 13, 1967
Today In SCV History: December 13, 1967 - Santa Clarita Valley Junior College District Named
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Today In SCV History: December 13, 1967
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 12/13/2025 10:15am
Article Summary:
Santa Clarita Valley Junior College District Officially Named Amid Naming Controversy - December 13, 1967
On December 13, 1967, the Valencia Valley junior college district officially adopted the name Santa Clarita Valley Junior College District after a spirited public debate, marking a significant step in shaping the region's identity. Despite some controversy among trustees, the decision reflected strong community support and helped cement "Santa Clarita" as a widely recognized name, culminating in the College of the Canyons being established nearly two years later.
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