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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

Senior Center announces February event lineup

The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced its lineup of events for February, keeping with its drive-in theme of events able to be attended by seniors from

92-year-old COVID-19 survivor gets vaccinated

Nearly 10 months after 92-year-old David Chalberg overcame COVID-19, he’s working to ensure he won’t have to do so twice.  On Sunday, the longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident received his

SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan

In a year when California has only received approximately half its average rainfall, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the Water

Community | Education in Brief

Fredrickson receives NASA award Carley Fredrickson, a 2013 Valencia High School graduate and 2017 graduate of UC Davis, is one of three graduate students from the University of Washington’s Department

Santa Clarita celebrates MLK with day of service

Santa Clarita Valley’s children and teens joined the Santa Clarita City Council and Human Relations Roundtable Monday in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and service to others, as part

SCV teen feeds those in need

Trinity Classical Academy senior Arianna Laolagi is doing what she can to provide food to those in need in her community. When she and her family moved from the small

SCV teen shines at international pageant

As with many kids, Canyon High School senior Jordenn Thompson spent her childhood delving into various activities.  Whether it was sports, acting, modeling or pageantry, Thompson’s done it all.  Now,

Press release

COC names VP of student services

News release Jasmine Ruys has been named as vice president of student services at College of the Canyons, effective Jan. 1. “I wish to congratulate Dr. Jasmine Ruys on her

Vietnam vet, veteran advocate dies at 74

Valencia resident William L. Reynolds, a Vietnam veteran and advocate for Santa Clarita Valley’s veterans, died recently at the age of 74 due to complications following heart surgery. Born in