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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,

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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

Salvation Army to host food drive

The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is hosting a food drive this coming week, as its food pantry is critically low on food.  As the pandemic continues to financially

Chiquita Canyon delivers bikes to nonprofits

News release Chiquita Canyon made the holiday season a little brighter for children at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Clarita Grocery, as more than

Local resident competes on ‘Jeopardy!’

For years, Santa Clarita resident Phillip Howard has watched “Jeopardy!” with his wife, always hoping to one day have the opportunity to compete. “We have this unspoken agreement, (where) we

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Zonta offers free tax workshop

News release A free tax workshop titled “Understand the Basics — Whether You Prepare Your Own or Not” is scheduled to be hosted Saturday via Zoom by Zonta Club of

SCV teens create peer counseling service

In an effort to help Santa Clarita Valley residents in need of someone to talk to, West Ranch High School senior Caitlin Ong created Lucy’s Psychiatry, a peer-counseling service. “Lucy’s

West Ranch honor students spread holiday joy

News release The West Ranch National English Honor Society made a special delivery to the Oakmont of Valencia senior living facility on Dec. 24 of almost 100 holiday cards. Members