A man won $2 million off a lottery scratcher purchased at a Newhall convenience store, according to the California Lottery. Hermilo Ruiz was the lucky winner and took home $2 million playing an Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers he purchased at Valencia Liquor &
A William S. Hart Union High School District official said on Tuesday that 14 bus assistants will not be laid off, but extra assignments they are given will be cut. Debbie Dunn, the district’s director of communication and community engagement, stated on Tuesday that the agenda
The Newhall Community Center welcomed families to the multipurpose room to witness a Chinese Lunar New Year performance and celebration featuring Santa Clarita Valley’s Chinese Dance on Friday. Performances ranged
Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation. But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.
The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to decrease the number of classified employees, review the Local Control and Accountability Plan mid-year report, and recognize an individual with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.
The William S. Hart Union High School District issued a statement earlier this week stating the district is not affiliated with a flier circulating on social media in relation to a planned protest next weekend. “The Hart district supports
An investigation into the circumstances of a man’s death in Castaic is underway by Homicide Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to an LASD Nixle alert. The incident was reported at approximately
The Saugus Union School District is having a series of public meetings and an online survey to gather community insight on the strengths and challenges in the district as well as desired leadership qualities for its future superintendent, according to a news release. The
The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School. A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition
During a Canyon High School walkout protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday morning, an unrelated traffic stop in the same area led deputies to disperse pepper spray on a crowd of students who intervened, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said.
The William S. Hart Union High School District saw a gain in mathematics for the 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress where student performance improved at every grade level tested.
Hundreds of Canyon High School students walked out of campus in a demonstration to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday morning. Students held posters with messages and multicolored flags representing Latin America, as they walked from the campus on Nadal Street to the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and
In an annual event celebrating Israel, the Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends committee gathered once again at The Centre on Sunday to embrace religion, culture and stand in solidarity. The event was originally created
The Newhall School District governing board received a presentation on the Local Control Accountability Plan’s midyear review during last week’s board meeting. The LCAP is implemented into all state schools that receive public funding to help increase student success. The LCAP
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board engaged in a discussion with Education Support Services Group about the next steps in the superintendent search during a Wednesday special board meeting. Topics included in
A multivehicle crash occurred on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Dolan Way in Canyon Country, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson. The incident was
In a community still navigating a fatal crash earlier this week in Colorado that claimed the life of a father and injured several others, Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center on Saturday to support the Santa Clarita Flyers 12-and-under girls’ hockey
An unexpected dog rescue operation performed by two members of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Search & Rescue team captured on video has accumulated national attention and over 500,000 views on multiple social media platforms. Search &
Valencia High School students took the streets to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday amid similar “ICE Out” events staged across the country. More than 100 students gathered on the corner of Dickason Drive and Smyth Drive holding signs with various messages before they
Students usually doze off during the last few minutes of class before they’re dismissed for the day. Or they may engage in side conversations with other classmates, paying semi-attention to the instructions a teacher is giving. But on