Profile: Jason Crawford
August 18, 2019 12:00 am
Jason Crawford, City of Santa Clarita planning, marketing and economic development manager, is living proof that best-laid plans can often go strangely, yet perfectly, awry.
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California’s must-try golf courses
August 18, 2019 12:00 am
Golfers in the Santa Clarita Valley are fortunate to have several exceptional golf courses where they can drive, putt and seek that elusive “hole-in-one.”
Some last minute August adventures as the kids start school
August 11, 2019 7:00 pm
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down for school-age children. Most schools in the Santa Clarita Valley are set to open their doors for the 2019-20 school year this week.However, to ease the transition to the school routine, here are some fun August adventures that hopefully you can make room for in between homework and weekly spelling tests.
Cameron Smyth has a heart for public service
August 11, 2019 4:30 pm
City Councilman Cameron Smyth currently serves as mayor pro tem for the City of Santa Clarita. Per tradition, in December, Smyth should be elected by his fellow councilmembers to a
Michele makes….ice cream
August 11, 2019 2:30 pm
It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. It’s hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of the simple joys of summer is ice cream. A great family activity is making homemade ice cream with your kids.
Cool off on the water in houseboat style
August 11, 2019 2:00 pm
It’s summer. It’s hot. What better way to cool off than to get on the water? Here’s five places where you can “float away” and beat the heat.
Several steps to prepare for back-to-school
August 11, 2019 9:30 am
“Back to school preparation is important to starting the new school year on the right foot,” says retired Joyce Carson, who taught for 35 years at Sulphur Springs Community School in Canyon Country.
San Diego offers family fun beyond the usual fare
July 27, 2019 5:00 pm
San Diego, just a few hours away by car or Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Union Station in downtown L.A., is well-known for its zoo, beaches and Sea World. However, family
Family Adventures: Up in the Air and Down to Earth
July 27, 2019 5:00 pm
California offers a host of fun places to go and things to see for families with children. California is also a place for dreaming big dreams, for seeking and finding adventure.
Kieran Wong – Parks commissioner
July 27, 2019 5:00 pm
Kieran Wong, appointed to the City of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission in 2016, has been an active member of the Santa Clarita Valley since he relocated
Vicki Engbrecht, Hart District Superintendent
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
Vicki Engbrecht, the superintendent of the William S. Hart Union High School District, is a longtime resident of the Santa Clarita Valley and a passionate champion of education and the quality of SCV schools.
Wonderful waterparks across the state
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
As the temperature soars, and the Santa Clarita Valley bakes in the summer sun, it’s nice to know there are numerous community pools and popular area water parks where residents can take a dip and cool off.
Celebrate Summer around the Santa Clarita Valley
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
Summertime in the Santa Clarita Valley is the time to get out and enjoy family activities. Here’s a few ideas of fun outings to put on your family activity calendar.
Savory Sonoran and steakhouse fare at El Trocadero
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
In the mood for Mexican cuisine? Or maybe some meat and seafood? Can’t decide? Well, you’re in luck, because El Trocadero Mesquite Grill & Cantina has it all.
Top ten California places to make ‘sweet’ memories
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
July is national ice cream month. What better way to celebrate than to hit the road with a list of “must visit, must taste” ice cream parlors in your pocket or purse?
Michele makes…summer salads
July 14, 2019 4:00 pm
Summer is the time of the year that people want — and crave — light, refreshing food. Summer salads are the perfect way to satisfy those cravings. These salads can
Rafting adventures on California’s rivers
July 14, 2019 3:00 pm
Some of my favorite summer memories involve water. Floating on an inner tube in a lake, or a shallow river, is among life’s most blissful moments. I remember when our
Philanthropy earns realtor Ingram ‘Woman of the Year’
July 14, 2019 1:30 pm
Pam Ingram, 2019 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, is a familiar face around the Santa Clarita Valley. In real estate for 25 years, she is one of the
Summer family festival fun
July 7, 2019 5:00 pm
The best part of summer fairs and festivals is not only the food, but the chance to spend time with family and friends making memories and enjoying time away from
Beautiful Beaches
July 7, 2019 6:30 am
Some beaches are for lying on the sand, some beaches are for walking barefoot as the waves softly lap at your ankles, some beaches are for watching waves crash and