Community Stories

Seniors hit the jackpot

Seniors gathered at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Tuesday for the center’s monthly afternoon of bingo event. Participants donned masks and headed into the center’s dining room

An international 100th birthday

From Switzerland to Santa Clarita, family and friends came from near and far to celebrate an incredible milestone in Ann DeGraaf’s life: her 100th birthday.  DeGraaf said it felt no different to be

A lyrical call to action

While Santa Clarita resident Tina Sisay has been singing for most of her life, it wasn’t until recently she took it upon herself to use her hobby to affect change.

‘Student Art Show’ at the SCAA Gallery

News release  Santa Clarita Artists Association announced its first high school gallery show, the “Student Art Show” will be on display until Oct. 12.   Students were given an opportunity to submit two of their own

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‘Calaveras Literarias’ to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to “Calaveras Literarias” with Gloria Arjona. The event is scheduled to be held 1 p.m. Sunday at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St.   Calaveras Literarias is a traditional Mexican form of

City Hall hosts ’Follow Your Art’ exhibit

News release  The city of Santa Clarita welcomes the newest art exhibit, “Follow Your Art,” at the First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall (23920 Valencia Blvd.). The art exhibit will be displayed at City

Paddling to the beat of their drum

With the broad stroke of a paddle to the beat of a drum, dozens work in unison to move across the glassy waters of Castaic Lake’s lower lagoon. Every Sunday

Bridge to Home announces 2021 Soup for the Soul

News release  Following a record-breaking event in 2020, Soup for the Soul will once again be presented virtually in 2021. You can buy tickets now for the event, scheduled 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4.   The event is

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Child & Family to host Purple Palooza 5K Walk to End Domestic Violence

News release  Child & Family Center presents the Purple Palooza 5K Walk to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center’s main facility, 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway. Funds raised will support the center’s Domestic Violence Program, which provides

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Family Promise to host golf tournament fundraiser

News release   Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley’s second annual golf tournament fundraiser is scheduled to be held at Sand Canyon Country Club on Monday, Oct. 18. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic and the organization says it