Trick riders: the daredevils of horse riding

Performing stunts while riding a horse is a time-honored tradition for some risk-takers. Trick riding has been around for years, and perhaps the most standout examples include a few Santa

Western actress Peggy Stewart dies at 95

Peggy Stewart, a Valencia resident and American actress known for her roles in Western B movies, died last Wednesday morning at the age of 95. Stewart, born Peggy O’Rourke, was

Recycling: You may be doing it wrong

Sometimes, we put things in the recycling bin simply because we want them to be recyclable. A plastic bag, a greasy pizza box, a paper coffee cup, a styrofoam egg

Let’s get crafty, Santa Clarita!

If you’re artsy and crafty, Santa Clarita is the perfect place for you. Not only are there various classes and events, but also plenty of different crafts to create, including

Overcoming adversity to become Top Dog

The Tucker family’s dog grooming business endeavors brought them closer together at a time when they needed just that. MacKenzie Tucker was perfectly healthy until she turned 21. Then she

When you’re always a little late…

For many of us, there are three little words that almost always accompany our delayed entrance into a meeting, class or date. It’s the phrase, “Sorry I’m late” that pops

An evening with SCV’s new Italian club

Santa Clarita residents who are either of Italian descent or simply love Italy are invited to attend the “Serata Italiana” initiative, or Italian evening, on Monday in Newhall. This will

SCV gearing up for annual Fourth of July Parade

America’s most time-honored holiday is fast approaching, which means the Santa Clarita Valley’s Fourth of July Parade is fast approaching, too. “We’re a big city and I’m proud of being