Community Stories

When adventure strikes amid COVID-19 concerns

When Santa Clarita residents Wayne and Dianne Crawford left home Feb. 23 for an “adventure,” they never imagined their paths would be beset by delays, cancellations and a deadly international

SCV businesses react to coronavirus concerns

As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to self-quarantine, many local “essential” businesses are doing what they can to remain open. Soapy Suds Car Wash in Valencia just went under a

Ninth SCV coronavirus case confirmed

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed one additional COVID-19 case in the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday morning. “I just got word of one more positive,” Henry Mayo spokesman Patrick Moody

Making the most of increased family time

It’s been a week since schools in the Santa Clarita Valley closed, meaning kids, as well as parents, have been stuck primarily indoors due to the coronavirus and dreary weather.

Filing for unemployment in California

As the number of Santa Clarita Valley residents suddenly becoming unemployed or underemployed due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to rise, the rise in demand for state unemployment assistance

Cars cruise through Valencia spreading joy

To spread joy in a time of uncertainty, a group of parents organized a 13-car parade that cruised through Valencia neighborhoods Thursday.  Since Santa Clarita Valley school districts closed on

Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival canceled

Castaic Area Town Council officials announced the cancellation of its Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival Wednesday, which was slated for May 2, due to COVID-19 concerns.  “(The Castaic

Santa Clarita businesses respond to closures

Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant had to temporarily let go of nearly its entire staff following the announcement that Los Angeles County officials ordered the closure of all bars, nightclubs, theaters,