After Stevenson Ranch resident Nikki Karlsson experienced not one but two wildfires, she immediately began to think of the need to assist animals during emergencies. Originally from Sweden, where she
By Councilman Bill Miranda For most, the end of a year is comprised of reflection, goal-setting and anticipation for what the months ahead may hold. As I reflect on 2021, I am in
City officials announced Thursday the opening of registration for the Santa Clarita marathon, promising a number of different races as well as a leisurely walk for participants. In a statement about the
Valencia High School seniors Brianna Hickey and Vicky Carrillo are hosting a drive for period products and general hygiene items through next week. They are asking for the community’s help
News release A fan-favorite event returns when the 25th Santa Clarita Marathon is held on Saturday, Feb. 12. Santa Clarita students in grades K-6 are invited to participate in the Final Mile Challenge to run a marathon for free.
News release Eleven members of the Canyons Aquatic Club, along with their coaches and parents, recently visited the Veteran Center and presented the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative with a card, cap and a $1,000 check for the center. The aquatics club held a fund raiser
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is requesting nominations from local nonprofit organizations that would like to have their outstanding women volunteer contributions recognized at Zonta’s 37th annual Women in Service Celebration Luncheon.
News release Dancing is a “good thing,” and more and more research is pointing specifically to American folkdance, square dance, as an important tool in successful aging and good health. The
The William S. Hart Regional Park held its inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour, inviting the community to its first Christmas-themed night event. The event featured Santa with alpacas, barnyard tours, animal feeding
News release Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) once again held its annual holiday party, with festivities and gifts for 50 local foster youth supported by the nonprofit organization. In addition to the youths, the
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Sanjay Srikanth and Larren Wells as the winners of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 25th District. Wells and Srikanth are seniors at
By Mayor Laurene Weste The holidays are a blessed time filled with joy, laughter and light. Though the temperature rarely gets cold enough to even begin thinking about a “white Christmas,” except for a few years when
News release More than 100 people gathered Dec. 4 at the Newhall Community Center as the Telegu community of Southern California celebrated Christmas and honored Telegu actress Jaya Sudha Kapoor, who spoke about her life story. The
With the help of their congregation, Bethlehem Santa Clarita Valley church created 50 care packages for deployed troops during the holidays. On Wednesday, the church held a care package building
As temperatures begin to cool — even if only slightly — and the leaves start changing color, it’s clear the beginning of the snow season is upon us. While it
More families bring a new pet home during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. And while some may even choose to give a pet to
The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Compassionate Friends participated in a worldwide candlelight remembrance for those grieving over the loss of family and friends. The candle lighting was organized
This ability we share to travel through time has its advantages. I know many of you are much harried through these holidays. But I’ve got a few thousand horses tethered
As legislation to expand the Rim of the Valley corridor works its way through Congress, local conservationists are working to continue protecting the areas they say are crucial to maintaining
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, led 25 of his volunteers last weekend as they distributed nearly 200 toys to local kids in foster care. The effort came as part of a holiday event