With summer just around the corner, we’re about to see a familiar and welcome sight across Santa Clarita: kids riding bikes to parks, meeting up with friends and enjoying the freedom that comes with
News release The Include Everyone Project of SCV is scheduled starting June 15 to host its summer camp, “The Magic Within,” the Santa Clarita Valley’s only adaptive performing arts camp designed to empower individuals of all abilities through
News release Child & Family Center announced that its three service locations have once again been re-accredited by the Joint Commission under its Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation program. Joint Commission accreditation
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild is planning its 2026 “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom“ Quilt Show, scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
News release The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. The conversation included information about conserving water and the rebates available for upgrading outdoor watering. Attendees left with packets of seeds, flowers, plants, and goodies
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are
News release The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch is inviting the community to gather, reflect and celebrate at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Day in the Park. The free event is scheduled 10 a.m.
News release Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre recently brought its “Empathy Quest” performance to Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School in Newhall, creating an interactive and meaningful learning experience for students,
It’s possible that Learning Post Academy’s 2026 graduating class represents the aftermath of a sea change for middle and high school education. Five years after the first fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, the students initially driven to online instruction by
Question: Robert, my backyard deck is off our upstairs master bedroom. It was an addition to our home before we bought it, roughly 15 years ago, which was 10 years after the home was built. The deck has what looks like paint on it, but it is almost like stucco, but less bumpy. It looks to be in good condition and there are no leaks into our home that we know of, but I remember reading something from you in the past about decks needing to be sealed. Do we need to do something to our deck to prevent any issues in the future? Like I said, it still looks good, but I don’t want any surprises down the road. Please advise what we can and should do. And thank you, Robert, for the help you give. — Joseph P. Answer: Joseph, thank you for writng in. Yes, absolutely, decking surfaces should be maintained, just like anything else. These systems are generally urethane-based with an underlayment of texture for gripping, to prevent slipping. I highly recommend that if you are not familiar with the system to contact an installer
We’ll be politely riding past a few local Native American villages on this morning’s trail. Relax. The names are sometimes tough to pronounce. Let me do the talking. You saddlepals just smile and
The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Project 691 Robotics held a showcase on Saturday at West Ranch High School to engage with the community and inspire incoming high school students to join the team. The
As the academic school year is coming to a close, families are prepared to celebrate graduations and embrace a new chapter of academic success for their fellow students. But not all choose to pursue
News release Registration is now open for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, returning Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Freedom, its People,
The city of Santa Clarita’s Critter Fair returned to William S. Hart Park on Saturday with an expansion on family friendly activities to allow guests to connect with animals and
4 Huskers from SCV named to deans’ list for fall 2025 More than 7,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the deans’ list for the fall semester of
By Councilwoman Marsha McLean For over 200 years, the Santa Clarita Valley has been home to filmmakers and creatives. It comes as no surprise that, before long, Hollywood also fell in love with our city and the unique
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced the appointment of two seasoned educators to key leadership roles within the district. Jan Daisher has been named the new chief administrative officer of student services and leadership support, and Elizabeth Wilson will serve
News release ILEAD Agua Dulce is hosting its annual Jamboree taking place on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and the community is invited to the school campus for an evening of innovation, student-led
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 was proud to donate to and sponsor a Canyon Country Little League team in the Challenger Division, an adaptive baseball program that gives children