A new leash on life as a peer support K-9
November 6, 2021
Whoever said old dogs can’t learn new tricks hasn’t met Ginger, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s new peer support K-9. “We’ve had a rough year and a half,” Capt.
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Friends of the Library hosts fall book bag sale
November 5, 2021
News release Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host the Fall Book Bag Sale event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches from Saturday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 14. The sale will occur each day during normal operating
Salvation Army launches food drive
November 4, 2021
News release The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps’ Food Pantry needs your help. The organization is hosting a food drive to replenish the food supply, which serves 800 to 1,000 community members every month. Many of
Marsha McLean | The importance of connecting with your city
November 4, 2021
By Councilwoman Marsha McLean How much do you know about what is going on in our city? Have you ever been to a City Council meeting? Have you ever written a letter
Family Promise breaks ground on transitional house in Newhall
November 3, 2021
With shovels full of dirt, Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley and its community partners began building hope and dreams in Newhall on Monday. “We are a nonprofit organization dedicated
City to honor veterans at annual Veterans Day ceremony
November 3, 2021
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military and their families, at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
Festival of Trees to benefit SCV Boys & Girls Club
November 3, 2021
News release You can support Santa Clarita’s children and teens at the Festival of Trees, scheduled to be held in the old Saddle Ranch at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Community days will be Saturday
Oakmont seniors get special animal visit
November 3, 2021
Zebras, donkeys and goats — oh my! Last week, senior residents at Oakmont of Valencia and their families had the opportunity to experience their weekly dose of pet therapy with
Community remembers owner of Bob’s Country Meats
October 31, 2021
Friends, family and customers of Bob’s Country Meats gathered Sunday to celebrate the life of owner Keith Mowry, who died recently due to health complications. “We’ve lost an icon in this valley.
Runners, cyclists participate in Halloween run, ride
October 31, 2021
Donned in their Halloween best, runners approached the starting line at Valencia Heritage Park Sunday for the Finish the Run and Finish the Ride marathon. Each year, Finish the Ride
Child & Family Center receives donation for domestic violence shelter
October 31, 2021
With a truck loaded full of donations, The Purple Project, a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that provides support programs to domestic violence shelters in need, traveled to the Santa Clarita
Nonprofits gather to share, gain resources
October 31, 2021
Leaders of the Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit community gathered Wednesday, meeting in person for the first time in more than 18 months for the 2021 Nonprofit Symposium. “As much as
Public invited to grand opening of Canyon Country Community Center
October 29, 2021
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the entire community to the grand opening of the brand-new Canyon Country Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Located at
Twin brothers compete on classic game show
October 28, 2021
It wasn’t long after longtime Santa Clarita residents Ken and Kevin Klar both retired that the identical twins had started a new endeavor: learning to cook. As a longtime firefighter
Bill Miranda | A New Home for Art and Community Services
October 28, 2021
Two! This is the number of days remaining until the new Canyon Country Community Center officially opens to the public. The much-anticipated facility settled along Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway
Sierra Hillbillies to celebrate veterans
October 28, 2021
News release The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club plans to celebrate veterans with a “social square dance 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean Parkway in Santa Clarita. Phil Farmer will call the squares for this dance. Proof of
Santa Clarita native shares anti-bullying message through music
October 28, 2021
After being bullied as a child, Santa Clarita native Presley Aronson has now made it his mission to ensure the same doesn’t happen to others. The now 21-year-old musician has
Hart Rampage returns for 37th tournament
October 27, 2021
Hart Rampage, hosted by Hart High School’s Regiment Band and Color Guard, is set to return for its 37th annual tournament Saturday. The marching band and field show tournament is
Family Promise announces groundbreaking, capital campaign
October 27, 2021
News release Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, Williams Homes and HomeAid Los Angeles are scheduled to officially break ground Monday for the new Building Hope: Our Family Promise 2,700-square-foot resource center and four 815-square-foot affordable housing units on land donated by
Zonta offering Life Forward empowerment workshop
October 27, 2021
News release The Life Forward program, presented by the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, offers monthly skill-building workshops that concentrate on topics useful to women of varying ages and interests. These