Press release

Chamber to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance are scheduled to host their Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Awards and Networking Reception, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday

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Gospel group to launch new community choir 

News release  The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, a performing arts organization established in 1986, is launching a new community choir in Southern California and is inviting local singers to participate. 

College briefs

College Brief for Sept. 11

Local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University  Seven local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2025 semester.

“The Adventures of Rex and Daisy: Henry Does His Best,” by Valencia resident Stephen Michael Kelly.

Valencia author releases children’s book 

News release  Local actor, filmmaker and author Stephen Michael Kelly has released “The Adventures of Rex and Daisy: Henry Does His Best,” a children’s book celebrating resilience, teamwork and empathy,

College of the Canyons' women's soccer team captured its first road win of the season at Fullerton College on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Photo by Valery Diaz/COC Sports Information.

COC women’s soccer captures first road win

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    FULLERTON — College of the Canyons captured its first road win of the season, taking a 3-1 result at host Fullerton College on Friday. 

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Cancer Society to observe ‘Gold Together Day’ 

News release  September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Wednesday, Sept. 10, is being recognized by the American Cancer Society nationally as Gold Together Day in honor of childhood cancer awareness.

Politics and government

Whitesides introduces bipartisan wildfire bill 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the FireGuard program, which utilizes Department of Defense satellites to detect wildfires and distribute information to