Community Stories

In this Feb 2014 photo, the top of a 300,000 gallon capacity water tank overlooks undeveloped land surrounding Larc Ranch along Bouquet Canyon Road.

LARC pipeline moving forward

After years of trucking in water, LARC Ranch residents are finally set to get a permanent water supply via a pipeline being built with the help of the Santa Clarita

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Laurene Weste | Be prepared for wildfires

The Santa Clarita Valley is famously known for its beautiful mountains, national forest, and open space and parks. However, the city is also infamous for something less appealing: heat and wildfires. Our city is no stranger to the

New Eagle Scouts honored

News release   Boy Scouts Troop 2222 celebrated with an Eagle Court of Honor at Placerita Nature Center along with troop leaders, friends and family on Sept. 18. Many Scouts had their Courts of Honor

Hart district honors Teachers of the Year

News release   The 16 William S. Hart Union High School District Teachers of the Year for the 2021/22 school year were recognized by the governing board during a recent meeting.  The district Teacher of the Year is Shelley Turski, a science teacher

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Soroptimists to host 10th annual fashion show and boutique Nov. 14

News release  Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley is gearing up for its 10th Annual Fashion Show and Boutique. “Making Dreams a Reality,” this year’s theme, is scheduled Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia.   Chaired by Sandi Naba

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