Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering holiday caroling cruises leading up to Christmas, as well as winter whale watching starting the next day. Courtesy photo.

Ventura Harbor to host holiday caroling cruises, whale watching 

News release  Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering holiday caroling cruises leading up to Christmas, as well as winter whale watching starting the next day.   One-hour holiday caroling cruises in Ventura Harbor are offered

“Portal,” by Dani Samson.

‘Let Go’ art exhibit on display at Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway).   This exhibition features 12 collages created from an array of repurposed drawings, paintings,

“Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas, is on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch through Wednesday, Jan. 28. Courtesy photo.

Valencia Library hosts photo exhibit, ‘Circle of Life’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas, on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.), now through Wednesday, Jan. 28.   “This exhibition captures the beauty, behavior and diversity of wildlife

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Local author releases novel, ‘A Nobody College Student’ 

News release  Local author Eliana Levi has released her second novel, “A Nobody College Student,” whose 22-year-old neurodivergent protagonist was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was 3 years old.   The protagonist has high-functioning autism, and has to

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College Briefs for Dec. 18

Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list  Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring term, including Eldred Bodily, of Santa Clarita, majoring

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Mandatory wood-burning ban extended 

News release  The South Coast Air Quality Management District announced that a mandatory wood-burning ban has been extended through Thursday.   The no-burn rule bans burning wood, pellets as well as manufactured

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Mall invites community to donate coats for families in need 

News release  The Valencia Town Center is inviting the community to help local families stay warm this season by participating in the nationwide One Warm Coat “Share the Warmth” campaign, sponsored locally by Centennial, the firm

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Sierra Hillbillies to host post-New Year’s square dance 

News release  The Santa Clarita Sierra Hillbillies Club invites the community to its “New Year’s After Party” square and round dance on Sunday, Jan. 4.   Paul Waters will be the caller from 2:30 to 5 p.m., calling social square dance and plus tips. Also,

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by the Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, as well as a kinara display. Photo by Stephanie Corral/COC Public Information Office.

COC hosts Kwanzaa celebration 

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by

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College Briefs for Dec. 11

Braun awarded degree from Miami University  Evan Braun, of Valencia, was among nearly 4,800 students from Miami University who received degrees during the spring commencement held on May 17.  Braun graduated with

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‘Theatre in a Week’ returns to The Main 

News release  “Theatre in a Week,” created, written and produced by Barry Agin, returns to The Main (24266 Main St.) in Old Town Newhall with an all-new holiday production, “Holiday Hijinx,” for this weekend only—Friday through Sunday.   “This fast-paced, high-energy annual holiday production gives

The Santa Paddle event is scheduled 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Ventura Harbor Village. Courtesy photo.

Ventura Harbor Village to host holiday events, boat parade 

News release  Ventura Harbor Village is scheduled this weekend to host its 49th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks: “Let It Glow,” scheduled Friday and Saturday, followed by the family-friendly Santa Paddle and Ventura

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Local yoga therapist releases new book  

News release  Local author, educator and yoga therapist Susan Chapman has released a new book, “Being: The Transformative Power of Practice (Being),” which the author describes as “a profound exploration of how a consistent, mindful yoga practice can awaken resilience,

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. Courtesy photo.

River of Lights takes on a seasonal look 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.   Running nightly from dusk to 10 p.m. through

LASD seeks help finding missing 23-year-old 

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk missing person Harrison Herendeenhill, who was last seen on the 24400