College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 26

Gracie MacLeod named to dean’s honor list at Cedarville University  Gracie MacLeod, of Santa Clarita, was named to the dean’s honor list at Cedarville University for spring 2024. This recognition

Canyon Country teen reported missing 

News release  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating at-risk missing person, Cayla Marchetti, AKA Rowan.   Marchetti, 18, was last seen

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SCV Water begins construction of treatment facility 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency recently began construction on a new treatment facility to remove perchlorate and volatile organic compounds at Well 205 in Valencia.  Well 205

Press release

Alonso announces reelection run for COC board 

News release  College of the Canyons board member Edel Alonso announced she is running for reelection.  A resident of Santa Clarita since 1987, Alonso is a life-long educator who previously

"River of Lights," rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Construction begins on ‘River of Lights’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the start of construction for a permanent amenity and public artwork located at Central Park.   Starting Wednesday, the plaza and

Mark Overdevest and Valerie Van Oss. Photos courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Hart district names new leadership team members 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new director of fiscal services and Mark Overdevest

Politics and government

Lackey bill would give drivers $100 rebate 

News release    Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has introduced legislation, Assembly Bill X2-5, to give commuters $100 rebates to pay for high gas prices in the Special Session of the Legislature. 

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 19

Local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University  Several local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2024 semester.

FYI Ally Betty Gutierrez and her youth. Photo courtesy of Fostering Youth Independence.

FYI welcomes 17 new youth and 9 volunteer Allies 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence experienced significant growth over the summer as Santa Clarita’s foster youth sought assistance with returning to school or entering college for the first