Paul Butler: Lessons from fathering
Last month, much of the world celebrated Father’s Day. Did you know that Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who…
Santa Clarita: Shop local, support reopening businesses
As local businesses continue to reopen, the city of Santa Clarita is urging residents to shop local this summer. The pandemic has greatly impacted businesses, employees and the SCV community,…

Santa Clarita: Shop local, support reopening businesses
As local businesses continue to reopen, the city of Santa Clarita is urging residents to shop local this summer. The pandemic has greatly impacted businesses, employees and the SCV community,…
C. Norman Allen | Why Are Our Leaders Watching America Burn?
With the unbelievable and totally bizarre events that have taken up our American landscape for much of the past month of rampant violence, looting, burning, destruction and killing, we have…

Firefighters battle late-night brush fire in Canyon Country
By Bobby Block A fire broke out in dry brush on a hillside near Bowman High School in Canyon Country at around 12:40 a.m. Saturday Morning, according to Los Angeles…

Los niños entregan pizza a los diputados de Santa Clarita
Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: los niños entregan pizza a los diputados de SCV, la Comisión de Planificación discutirá el proyecto de 375 hogares en agosto, el…

SCV Chamber of Commerce to host Sacramento Update
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Sacramento Update, with an update from state officials, including the lieutenant governor and state treasurer. The special update is the…

Trump thanks local businessman for commissioning Iwo Jima statue
A local businessman was personally thanked by President Donald Trump for giving the White House a statue commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima. Dennis Nobile, owner…
Saugus District rethinks Black Lives Matter resolution; introduces resolution about racial, educational equity
After discussing a resolution June 23 that would formalize its support for the Black Lives Matter movement, the Saugus Union School District governing board has dropped the idea, and is…

Pro-police rally held in front of SCV Sheriff’s Station
More than 200 residents and supporters attended a pro-police rally in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Friday. Taking place near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and…

Rowher Fire now 648 acres, 83% contaminant
The Rowher Fire, which began earlier this week, was at 648 acres and 83% containment by Friday afternoon, according to Angeles National Forest officials. The blaze began on Wednesday at…

Proposed 375-home project in Saugus moved for Planning Commission discussion in August
The city of Santa Clarita has extended the time to mid-August for the Planning Commission to discuss whether it will approve a 375-home proposal in Saugus. After their June 2…

Kids deliver pizza to SCV deputies
With several boxes of warm, toasty pizza, seven Santa Clarita children crossed a Valencia intersection on Friday to make a special delivery “to give back to those who protect us,”…
PHOTO: Smith delivers PPE gowns to Santa Clarita Convalescent Hospital
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, (center) delivers 600 personal protective equipment gowns, secured in partnership with the Los Angeles BizFed Institute, to staff at the Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center,…
Santa Clarita resident missing since June found
A 26-year-old Santa Clarita woman who was missing since June 2 has been found, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials said Friday. “Ms. Ashley Bebe Nicole has been found. We…

Saugus grad’s pitching season in New York cut short
By Claire Cornelius The Red Storm baseball team won their game against Iona College on March 11. When they headed into the locker room for practice March 12, they were…

Hart High community gathers to celebrate contributions of longtime coach, AD Mike Herrington
By Noelle Blumel The Hart High School community was once again “Alive with Pride” recently, celebrating a stalwart of the school’s athletic program. Hart High head football coach Mike Herrington’s…
John Boston | The Code of The Cowboy on The 4th of July
For years, I would dress up in my finest Sunday-Go-To-Meeting cowboy regalia, climb atop a fine tall horse and lead our annual Fourth of July parade. I’d offer my two…
Laurisa Reyes | Fireworks? No. Think of Saugus Kids
Independence Day is upon us, and we all enjoy celebrating with fireworks. Despite laws prohibiting private fireworks, many Santa Clarita Valley citizens light them anyway. But this year, I ask…