Former Blue Cloud Movie Ranch owner dies at 80
March 31, 2021
Actor and stuntman Rene Veluzat died March 21 at the age of 80 after losing his battle with cancer. Veluzat was a Santa Clarita native, born on Dec. 28, 1940,
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Santa Clarita family mourns loss of mother, wife
March 31, 2021
Following the death of his 32-year-old wife, Maricely, after her nearly six-year battle with breast cancer, Santa Clarita resident Aubrey Miller hasn’t asked for much. All he wants is to
City installs owl nest boxes in parks, open space
March 29, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley’s owl population has some new real estate options, as a number of owl nesting boxes have been set up in the city’s parks, open spaces and
Social worker garners annual award
March 29, 2021
Child & Family Center social worker Monica Dedhia recently received “Social Worker of the Year” recognition for excelling in her field. The program manager of access, crisis and community engagement
Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day
March 28, 2021
Each year, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor all those who have served the country. A lesser known — but just as important holiday — comes four months later in
Seniors receive Passover meal
March 27, 2021
In celebration of Passover, 90 seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley were delivered meals Friday. Sheila and Scott Petri and their kids Sam, 13, and Sarah, 16, are congregants of
Valencia Christian Center releases music video for Easter
March 27, 2021
Valencia Christian Center has released a song and music video ahead of its “Easter Outside” Celebration. In 2020, big plans for VCC’s 2021 church anniversary and Easter service were uncertain,
Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution
March 25, 2021
Hundreds of cars snaked through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot Thursday, as they waited to receive boxes full of food during another free drive-thru food-distribution event hosted by
FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements
March 25, 2021
Families can soon access COVID-19-related funeral expense relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Beginning in early April, FEMA said it would pay up to $9,000 in expenses for individual
Barger to host another Castaic food distribution
March 23, 2021
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting another free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Thursday. Barger’s office has partnered with the L.A. Regional Food Bank a
Catching bass, finding opportunities at Castaic Lake
March 19, 2021
Legend has it, in the depths of Castaic Lake lies a world-record bass, and while record-breaking catches might be few and far between, the lake remains a hidden gem for
‘Mayans MC’ production takes over Newhall
March 17, 2021
“Sons of Anarchy” spinoff “Mayans MC” wrapped up filming this week in Newhall, as the show returned for its third season Tuesday after a more than yearlong hiatus. “They’re locally
Newsom announces grants to mitigate PSPS
March 17, 2021
Building on previous efforts to protect local communities from the impacts of utility-initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the distribution of an additional $50 million in Community
‘Time is up’: No Fourth of July parade planned this year
March 15, 2021
Despite an easing of restrictions amid declining COVID-19 figures, the Fourth of July is expected to continue to look a bit different this year, according to Santa Clarita parade committee
Santa Clarita Valley resident, famous magician dies at 91
March 15, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley resident Mark Wilson, a pioneer in the art of magic, died Jan. 19 at the age of 91. Born in Manhattan on April 11, 1929, Wilson fell
Local teacher inspired by COVID-19 publishes children’s book
March 15, 2021
As a longtime teacher, Castaic resident Rogelio Lopez was quickly confronted with the impact struggling to understand COVID-19 had on his young students. For Lopez, who emigrated from Mexico when
SCV Veteran Center prepares for reopening
March 14, 2021
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is preparing for the reopening of its Veteran Center, as well as the return of general meetings. The news comes a year after the
Newhall woman celebrates 100th birthday
March 13, 2021
Thinking outside the box, on wheels
March 12, 2021
While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with
Swayze Ranch shares ‘magic’ of animals with public
March 8, 2021
With the goal of sharing the “magic” of animals with others, Charlene Swayze created a nonprofit animal therapy ranch in Val Verde. When Swayze was widowed, left to raise six