Community Stories

Newsom announces grants to mitigate PSPS

Building on previous efforts to protect local communities from the impacts of utility-initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the distribution of an additional $50 million in Community

SCV Veteran Center prepares for reopening

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is preparing for the reopening of its Veteran Center, as well as the return of general meetings. The news comes a year after the

Thinking outside the box, on wheels

While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with

SCV’s skate mamas letting the good times roll

What began as a local mama looking to create a skating group has turned into a roller-skating community wheeling across the Santa Clarita Valley.  In less than a month, Skate Mamas of SCV have garnered nearly 450 members, with dozens gathering

March lineup of Senior Center events released

In keeping with its outdoor, drive-in themed lineup, the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center announced its March calendar of events, all of which seniors can attend from the

Former Gallion’s Corner Market owner dies

Dean Gallion, the former owner of Gallion’s Corner Market in Castaic, died Friday at the age of 88 after a battle with cancer.  Born in Reeds Spring, Missouri, Gallion moved

Former Saugus High custodian dies at 76

David Arnold Savage, former head custodian at Saugus High School, died Feb. 12 at the age of 76 due to complications following a COVID-19 diagnosis. Born on Aug. 18, 1944,

SCV Water hosts meeting on Saugus aquifer

As the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency works to remove hazardous substances from the Saugus Formation Aquifer, the agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the process

SCV teen keeping an eye on the goal

From the time Santa Clarita native Marcus Ferkranus was 5 years old, he’s been working to accomplish his dream of becoming a professional soccer player. Since then, the now 17-year-old