‘Ride for a Cure’ for breast cancer

After spin instructor Janet Cheveres began to realize that many of her students were either breast cancer survivors, currently battling it or have family doing so, she decided she wanted

Family celebrates with 18 godchildren

The tradition of godparents and godchildren runs deep in the Catholic religion. Traditionally, a godparent is chosen as a sponsor to a child when receiving a sacrament, and many parents

10-year-old collecting donations for homeless

When Cayden Tyler was 7, he asked the community to contribute to his efforts to help the city’s homeless population. “When my grandma would drive me around, I would see

Chamber’s Small Business Council announces chair

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Brian Schlick, co-owner of Schlick Art & Photography, as the founding chair for the Small Business Council Thursday. The goal of the

Comedy for a cause

The community is invited to “Bridge to a Better Home” on Thursday, a comedy fundraiser benefiting Bridge to Home, a nonprofit that provides support and shelter services to those in

A way to fundraise for SCV’s veterans for free

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Ralphs to give the community an opportunity to fundraise for the nonprofit at no cost. Anyone with a Ralphs Rewards Card,

Tips for trick-or-treating from the experts

It’s almost time for children everywhere to set off, donned in their Halloween best, ringing doorbells and demanding treats.  Though no one seems to know where the phrase came from,

The road from Saugus dance to Clippers Spirit

As a kid, Santa Clarita resident Karissa Petersen started dancing for fun. She never thought her passion would amount to anything — yet, as she worked her way up, she

Chamber identifies ‘job creator’ bills

The California Chamber of Commerce is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign three bills, all of which are expected to either create jobs or boost economic development. Assembly Bill 23

Small business lessons from a lemonade stand

It’s never too early to start learning how to run a successful business, right? Ahmet Candan, the father of three young girls, certainly doesn’t think so. His daughters, Isabella, 10,

Local pet owners come together for pet blessing

Santa Clarita Valley pet owners gathered for a special Blessing of Pets at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Saturday. “We’ve been doing this blessing of the animals for

Pow Wow brings Native American culture to SCV

As Native American dancers dressed in their best regalia, complete with vibrant outfits, headdresses and face paint, chanted and danced to the beat of the drums, the 26th annual Hart