Community Stories

Chalk art brings smiles to Saugus neighborhood

Every day, you can find Vanessa Ferrero-Betancourt and her 11-year-old daughter Ava Betancourt on the driveway of their Saugus home for hours at a time.  They’re covering it with chalk

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SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening

As businesses begin planning to return to normal operations, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is advising building managers and owners to flush their buildings’ water systems before reopening. After

Make your own Mother’s Day memories this year

Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, any celebration, from our birthdays to our anniversaries, feels a bit strange, and Mother’s Day is no exception. While the “Safer at Home” directive may

CalArts students wish you good ‘Karma’

A Valencia High School grad and California Institute of the Arts student recently stepped out of her comfort zone to help a fellow artist. Photographer Janelle Brosnan met award-winning singer

COVID-19 antibody testing now available in SCV

Antibody testing for coronavirus is now available to Santa Clarita Valley residents. “With this new antibody testing, we have the ability to identify people who have been exposed to COVID-19

Community rallies to save Ice Station

Whether parent or child, hockey player, figure skater or coach, residents from across the Santa Clarita Valley gathered at Ice Station Valencia Sunday from a safe distance amid efforts to

A birthday surprise for 88

While Canyon Country residents Mary and Bob Colletta have been staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mary still wanted to find a way to celebrate Bob’s birthday. “We’ve been stuck

Making a difference, one mask at a time

Hundreds if not thousands of Santa Clarita Valley residents have stepped up to help essential workers receive the supplies they need to continue to do their jobs safely. And, when

SCV resident creates a virtual symphony

As with many industries deemed “nonessential,” music and live entertainment have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. So, local composer Shie Rozow decided to bring the music to people

The MAIN goes virtual

As the “Safer at Home” order continues to keep Santa Clarita Valley residents home, The MAIN has decided to find a new way to keep them entertained. Though the theater