As Santa Clarita looks ahead to Make a Difference Day in October, residents have an opportunity to begin giving back now through a wide range of volunteer projects. These hands-on opportunities…
Yes, there are hummingbirds in the Santa Clarita Valley. However, when temperatures exceed 95° F most hummingbirds may flee to slightly cooler climates. The one hummingbird you might continue to see in…
By David Hegg I often attend conferences where the attendees are given name tags that boldly announce who they are. This creates a phenomenon rarely seen elsewhere. As we walk the…
Steve LePore (letters, July 24) asks an important question: Are Christians caring for those in need? Every one of us should ask ourselves that question. What I question is his…
The L.A. Rockers brought the sounds of the Beach Boys and classic rock to the Valencia Marketplace on Friday, as part of the shopping center’s Summer Concert Series. The Valencia…
Question: Hi Robert, I have a pocket door that is making a “grinding/squeaking” noise, as it is operated. Is this something I can investigate on my own, or do I need to call a professional in for it? Who would I call? Thanks for your help. — Roger L. Answer: Roger, if you are patient and decent with tools, you can give this a go. It is likely a shift in materials. This happens over time with doors and such, with houses settling. Carefully remove the trim surrounding the pocket door frame, exercise the door and see if that is where it was catching. If this is the case, shave down the trim so that there is clearance between the two, and reinstall. Caulk and paint as needed. If, by chance, this was not the issue, you will likely have to open drywall to investigate further. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He…
I’ll never forget, sharing a cold beer with a few rowdy, patriotic and hard-riding cowboy friends. One of them nearly got a tear in his eye and wanted to propose a toast before…
As the truth about the evil and despicable Anthony Fauci becomes more available, I think it would be helpful to remind people of what he did and what he said,…
I challenge Mr. Arthur Saginian’s comments regarding Democrats essentially being the only party to oppose any policy the other side is in favor of. In his June 20 letter, Mr.…
As a wounded combat Veteran of the Vietnam War I would like to voice my opinion on the “sterilization” of war using unmanned war machines even down to human replicas…
After taking a break from criticizing Gary Horton’s “Full Speed to Port,” his July 29 column has irritated me enough to respond once again! It isn’t that Mr. Horton doesn’t…
We are now in Stage III of the Iran War: the familiar monotony of bomb, talk, bomb. It is now the liberal consensus that the war has failed, if not…
I love soccer. It’s often referred to as the “beautiful game” whereas sadly, many of the locals still refer to it as the “boring game.” I think that’s because most folks who were born and raised in…
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a request Wednesday to remove a prior conviction for a defendant accused of assault and false imprisonment in allegations from a 2024 armed standoff…
The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave final approval Wednesday on Homestead South, a 3,600-home part of the master-planned community formerly known as Newhall Ranch, which is now Valencia by FivePoint. …
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in the Pico-Union neighborhood as cases continue to rise across Los Angeles…
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll…
News release Students can now register for fall 2026 classes at College of the Canyons, with more than 1,890 class sections available in academic, career education, transfer and noncredit programs, the…
News release History buffs and railroad enthusiasts are invited to gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the end of Lang Station Road in Canyon Country to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the joining of the…
Golden Valley High School has named Trinity Jones Estrada as the new head coach for the Grizzlies’ softball program, bringing collegiate experience to the helm for the upcoming 2027 spring season. “This is…