Politics and government

Valladares calls on Newsom to explain energy cost hikes 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, joined her Republican colleagues in calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to immediately disclose the government programs and unnecessary regulations that are causing energy

Ben Wobrok

Hart district names new Castaic principal 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Ben Wobrock as the new principal of Castaic High School.  He replaces

College briefs

College Brief for Feb. 20

Local student among 6,478 undergrad scholars on MTSU dean’s list  Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 6,478 students who appear on the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester, including

Kevin Davidson painting at Convict Lake. Courtesy photo.

Kevin Davidson oil demo set for Monday 

News release  Artist Kevin Davidson is scheduled to provide a free oil painting demo on Monday as part of the Santa Clarita Artists Association’s monthly meeting. The demo and meeting

"Coffee Break" by Jane Mick.

SCAA gallery to celebrate ‘Pet Palooza’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery plans to showcase the community’s love for its pets with the group art show, “Pet Palooza,” scheduled to run Feb. 21 through

College briefs

College Briefs for Feb. 13

LaBrie named to South Dakota State University dean’s list  South Dakota State University announced that Cameron LaBrie, of Santa Clarita, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall

Press release

ACS to host Survivor & Caregiver Celebration Dinner 

News release  The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley invites cancer survivors and their caregivers to the 2025 Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner, which celebrates their

The California Department of Water Resources’ Andy Reising, Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager, conduct the second media snow survey of the 2025 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken January 31, 2025.

Sierra snowpack dips well below average 

News release  SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Water Resources has conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 22.5 inches of snow