No arrests in Canyon Country shooting 

A drive-by shooting in Canyon Country remained under investigation Friday after the suspects fled in a vehicle and a man was left unharmed Thursday night, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station spokesman.   According to Sgt. Mark Perkins with the SCV Sheriff’s Station, deputies were

Denise and John Lite recognized with One Hart award 

Two leaders known for their local work and advocacy were given the William S. Hart Union High School District’s One Hart award during Wednesday’s meeting.  Denis Lite and John Lite were given the One

Hawkins on leave until end of term  

Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins is on a leave of absence until her retirement date, the governing board announced out of closed session during Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.   It was announced by governing board President

Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival  

Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports.   Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,

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Hart district agenda includes course adoptions 

New and revised course adoptions for the 2026-27 school year are on the consent calendar for the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Wednesday governing board meeting.   Other items

ARTree showcases student art 

The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall.   There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of

City celebrates Dia de los Niños 

Libros, música, cultura, comunidad, y celebración  was at the forefront of the city of Santa Clarita’s Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros event last Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library branch.   In celebration with

SCVi celebrates Neurodiversity week 

Empathy and inclusive collaboration are among the core values for the Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic.   To further that message to its students and the community,  the charter school celebrated its third annual Neurodiversity Celebration Spirit Week last week.

State of the Hart District  

In celebration of 80 years of local education, the William S. Hart Union High School District held its State of the District event on Wednesday at Canyon High School, highlighting achievements and the district’s Strategic Plan to ensure

Photos: COC’s Discovery Day

College of the Canyons hosted its annual Discovery Day aimed at to offer future students a chance to explore the campus and its programs at the Valencia campus on Friday.

Chamber hosts panel discussion for small businesses 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held its “Master Your Money: Small Business Financials Made Simple” panel discussion on Thursday at the Dog Haus restaurant in Canyon Country.   Panelists Bronson Feuer of

Community leaders recognized with One Hart award 

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized two community leaders with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.   Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley

No action taken in SUSD special meeting  

The Saugus Union School District governing board called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss an employee discipline dismissal and release matter in closed session.   No action was taken on the matter, governing board President Matthew Watson reported afterward in open session.   The board established a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and returned

SUSD introduces next superintendent to community 

Community members of the Saugus Union School District gathered on Thursday morning to meet Robert Hernandez, the district’s newly hired superintendent.   On Wednesday morning during the first of two scheduled meetings, the board room was filled

Santa Clarita man reported missing 

A 25-year-old Santa Clarita man was last seen in Sylmar on Wednesday morning, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to locate him, according to an LASD Nixle alert.   Daniel Alejandro Rios was

Motorcycle down on I-5 

A motorcycle driver sustained moderate to major injuries in a collision on Wednesday afternoon on the southbound side of Interstate 5 in Castaic, according to a California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office spokesman.   Reports of a motorcycle down were received at approximately 1:15

Saugus district announces new superintendent  

The Saugus Union School District governing board unanimously appointed Robert Hernandez as the district’s next superintendent, governing board President Matthew Watson announced during Tuesday’s open session.   The governing board had not taken a vote on the item and was expected to