December is filled with opportunities to make magical memories, particularly for families with young children. Christmas commands a lot of thought and attention, and parents know such efforts are worth…
By David Hegg We’ve all heard that “to err is human, to forgive divine.” If you’re wondering what it comes down to, it’s this: We all mess up. No matter…
As we approach Christmas I would like to share a story about one man in our community who spent his whole working life and retirement as an unsung hero. For…
Katherine Solomon's second grade students at Emblem Academy wrote a book review on the books they received from Caroline Regan's seventh grade class at Rio Norte Junior High School. Courtesy of Katherine Solomon.
The Valley Industry Association inaugurated new leadership Friday, giving chair Selina Thomas an emotional goodbye before swearing in the business network’s new board of directors. The 2026 board installation luncheon featured speeches from Thomas and incoming chair Mark Shramek, as well…
Bah humbug! In California, one must be careful uttering such a phrase, as it may require a permit, a public comment period, a carbon-offset fee, and/or a disclosure under Proposition…
I understand many people do not like President Donald Trump. For a while I didn’t like him, either. However, you cannot argue that he is doing what he said he…
The clock is ticking, and soon the New Year might lead to disastrous rises in health care premiums for millions of patients who cannot afford them. Many Americans believe they…
What a terrible bloody week it was. From Rhode Island to Australia, innocent unarmed people were killed in cold blood by evil men with guns. On Saturday at Brown University…
Before we head off through a time vortex draped by tinsel and mistletoe, I doff my oversized O’Farrell and offer a humble thank you. There are Santa Claritans I have known for…
Candles in farmhouse windows can shine a long way on dark nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This light was especially symbolic at Christmas, when settlers in frontier Appalachia — many of…
Within a couple of weeks or so, many of you will be making New Year resolutions and so, please join me in raising an early glass to entrepreneurs, workplace leaders and employees in general, for this coming year…
Question: Good evening, Robert. I bought an older home in Valencia several years ago and, at the time, the inspection report said the roof was still in good condition, though not new.…
An L.A. County Superior Court judge denied a mental health diversion program for a former California Highway Patrol officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and gun charges after more than one…
The city of Santa Clarita said Thursday there was no opening date yet planned for its newest bike park, but city officials said they do expect it to open early…
A public comment during the Saugus Union School District’s governing board organizational meeting on Tuesday called for an independent safety audit and a district-wide emergency protocol for missing students, after a child was found…
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a commemorative scroll to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in recognition of its 175th Anniversary during the Board of Supervisors’…
Golden Valley’s defense pulls through late; plus, soccer scores from around the Foothill League The Canyon Country rivalry between Golden Valley and Canyon High School has always been an intense and fierce matchup between both…
The discussion around Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s latest plan to address a leachate spill drew another violation but no financial penalty for the landfill, which closed off local assistance for impacted residents months ago despite multiple indicators the problems are worsening. …
News release Starting Jan. 1, Santa Clarita Transit is launching fare capping — meaning once you hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of your local rides are free. Instead of buying local…