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The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park. Rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to host ribbon cutting for Meditation Garden  

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park.  The Meditation Garden

From left: Robert L. Stewart Jr. Of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges; Thea Sweo Alvarado, College of the Canyons interim assistant superintendent/vice president of instruction; Chancellor Sonya Christian; COC Rising Scholars Faculty Coordinator Garrett Rieck; COC Dean of Academic Innovation and Continuing Education Dianne Avery; Hildegarde B. Aguinaldo, president of the California Community Colleges board of governors; Bill Rawlings, vice president of the CCC board of governors; ASCCC President LaTonya Parker-Parnell; CCC Deputy Chancellor Rowena M. Tomaneng. Photo by Melissa Villarin.

COC Rising Scholars program wins statewide honor  

News release  The College of the Canyons Rising Scholars program has been named the 2025-26 Exemplary Program Award winner by the California Community Colleges board of governors.  The award was presented

Bill Miranda City Council Message

Bill Miranda | Creativity on Display in Santa Clarita 

Santa Clarita is home to a vibrant and diverse arts scene that continues to inspire connection, creativity and discovery. From six rotating gallery spaces throughout the city to public art installations that enhance

Community members gathered recently for a breakfast meeting to kick off plans for the 2026 Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Courtesy photo.

Planning kicks off for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

News release  Community members gathered recently for a breakfast meeting to kick off plans for the 2026 Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  The meeting at The Flying Yolk restaurant in Valencia was hosted by

Press release

Crab Fest to benefit Dixon Health Center 

News release  The community is invited to the Crab Fest Fundraiser, hosted by the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 in support of Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc.  The event is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at

Press release

iLEAD Charter Schools holding enrollment lottery 

News release  The opportunity to secure a spot for the 2026-27 school year at SCVi Charter School and iLEAD Agua Dulce is now officially open.   The tuition-free charter schools have launched their enrollment lotteries, and the deadlines to

Hart District students create PSA videos to spread awareness 

In the Valencia High School auditorium, William S. Hart Union High School District board members, students and parents watched 13 public service announcements with the incentive of educating the community and combating the fentanyl crisis on

Newhall Community Center celebrates 20 years 

 In a city that has developed over the past 20 years, one thing has remained constant for the Newhall community.   Some would say it has served as a lifeline, a gathering place for education and recreation, and helped at-risk youth have the

College briefs

College Briefs for Jan. 22

Andrew Kim elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi  Andrew Kim, of Stevenson Ranch, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. Courtesy photo.

City to break ground on Via Princessa Park 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station (19201 Via Princessa).   Via Princessa Park will

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Battle of the Badges blood drives coming to SCV 

News release   Southern California’s first responders are swapping sirens for sleeves — and inviting the community to join them in a lifesaving mission: The 20th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is