Community Stories

Santa Clarita native creates college prep book

As a college counselor, Casey Rowley Barneson saw firsthand the difficulties and stresses high school students face as they prepare for college applications. “I’ve seen students anxiety rise and how

Local students achieve dean’s list at TCNJ

Two local students have earned the honor of placement on the dean’s list at The College of New Jersey for the spring 2021 semester. To achieve this honor, a student must carry 12

Horowitz earns honors at Drake University

Hannah Horowitz, of Valencia, has been named to the president’s list at Drake University for the spring 2021 semester.  To be eligible for the president’s list, students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the spring 2021

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College briefs: Local students earn honors

Coltron Islas receives degree from Quinnipiac University   Coltron Islas, of Valencia, received a master of science in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held in May.  Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north

SCV Democrats host back-to-school supply drive

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Democrats recently hosted a school supply drive to benefit JCI Santa Clarita’s “Pack to School” program, which distributes school supplies to underserved schoolchildren in the SCV.  “As strong advocates

Innovation Show Choir receives arts grants

The Innovation Show Choir, a community-based youth performing ensemble, has been the recipient of a city of Santa Clarita Community Arts Grant for the past two years in a row,

Veteran support comes to Veteran Center

Additional resources for the Santa Clarita Valley’s veteran community are now available at the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative’s Veteran Center. A peer support specialist with Los Angeles County’s Veteran

Encore Chorale: Sing for the love of it

News release  Santa Clarita Encore Chorale, a nonprofit musical arts program for seniors, invites adults 55 and older to join their fall 2021 semester.   The choral group offers seniors an opportunity to make