A Santa and holiday event that understands
December 10, 2022
More than 20 years ago, a Carousel Ranch family decided to host a holiday event that featured the big man himself, Santa Claus. The father of the house that was
Community Stories
Community Stories
Water agency offers gardening class: Trees and Shrubs for SCV
December 8, 2022
News release Trees and shrubs provide clean air, add depth and dimension to the landscape, and enhance neighborhoods with colors and textures. You can learn about the trees and
Salvation Army seeks donations for Adopt A Family/Senior Program and coats for students
December 8, 2022
News release The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is asking the community to consider taking part in their Adopt a Family and Adopt a Senior Programs this holiday season.
Brandon’s Garden: A place for a mental wellness, outdoor break
December 8, 2022
Soil, decomposed granite and flowers were all laid down by Girl Scout Katelyn Waugh at Pleasantview Industries to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award and provide Pleasantview workers a break
Project: Books Inc., after 11 years, may end
December 8, 2022
Over a decade ago, a former College of the Canyons librarian Marcia Decker was out visiting a library in La Crescenta after it had been newly renovated. She peeked into
End-of-life doula wasn’t always her end goal
December 8, 2022
She was driving her junky 2001 Ford Mustang down Interstate 5 toward Southern California — to “Hollywood” — on her way to live out her dreams as a famous screenwriter.
Merry Graham takes home the title ‘Chopped’ champion
December 8, 2022
After an appetizer, entrée and a dessert, local home chef Merry Graham took home the title of “Chopped” champion for the show’s “Grandma’s Grand Holiday” episode. “Grandmas are the heart
College Briefs for Dec. 8
December 8, 2022
Local students named to dean’s list at Washington University in St. Louis The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at Washington
Bill Miranda | Give the Gift of Shopping Local for the Holidays
December 8, 2022
Did you know that the city of Santa Clarita is home to more than 8,000 businesses? From antique stores to service providers to big-box retailers, residents are never far away
Finally Family Homes seeks donations for holiday gift drive
December 7, 2022
News release Local nonprofit Finally Family Homes is seeking donations to ensure college-aged foster youth are remembered for the holidays. Young adults who are aging out of the foster care
The Savvy Senior | Little Known Property-Tax Relief Programs Help Seniors Save
December 7, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country
SCV Senior Center launches annual appeal campaign
December 6, 2022
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida is launching its annual appeal campaign to raise much-needed funds for the SCV Senior Center. The campaign runs through
Zonta raises awareness of domestic violence through Red Dress Project
December 5, 2022
Intimate partner violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women. This can include emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse and controlling behavior by an intimate partner.
Newhall Library races reading back into residents’ hearts
December 3, 2022
Hundreds of residents gathered for the Santa Clarita Public Library’s 15th Annual Family Literacy Festival in Newhall on Saturday to bring joy to the reading experience. The theme for this
17th annual Military Honor Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting on Saturday
December 2, 2022
Prayer Angels for the Military, assisted by local veteran organizations and Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, is scheduled to host their 17th annual Military Honor Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
Merry Graham has taken on the ‘Chopped’ challenge
December 2, 2022
Santa Clarita’s award-winning home chef Merry Graham has taken on her biggest challenge yet: “Chopped: Grandma’s Grand Holiday.” Graham’s episode is scheduled to air on Tuesday at 8 p.m. on
A friendly reminder from a hometown to the deployed
December 2, 2022
Residents of all ages gathered around dozens of tables, decorating cards and boxes to make a friendly reminder this holiday season that no matter where the military sends you, your
Local magician wins first at first-ever competition
December 1, 2022
Local magician Brian Hoffman pulled gold out of his hat at the 89th Pacific Coast Association of Magicians convention in Mission, British Columbia, for his first-ever competition. Hoffman’s interest in
Santa Clarita Transit offers holiday light tour
December 1, 2022
News release Santa Clarita Transit has announced its annual Holiday Light Tour aboard the City’s trolley and local vehicles. Trips will be offered from Friday, Dec. 16, through Sunday,
$60K awarded to students focused on protecting Utom, aka Santa Clara River
December 1, 2022
News release VENTURA COUNTY — The Utom Conservation Fund, a group of cultural and environmental organizations, has awarded $60,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students dedicated to the conservation of