SCV moms celebrate Mother’s Day
May 9, 2021
After a year of distancing and isolation, many of the Santa Clarita Valley’s mothers got to celebrate their special day with family for the first time in what most considered
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Speech competition examines historic U.S. legislation
May 9, 2021
Six seniors from the William S. Hart Union High School District traveled back through U.S. history Thursday evening for the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association’s eighth annual High School Speech
Tribute workout honors LAPD officer, SCV resident
May 8, 2021
A 1.5-mile run. Forty sit-ups. Thirty push-ups in a row. And as many strict pull-ups as possible. Hundreds of people completed this workout, which resembles the Los Angeles Police Department’s physical fitness exam, Saturday morning at CrossFit SCV as a tribute to Miriam Alvarado. A mother
School Day Café celebrates nutrition workers with drive-thru event
May 7, 2021
With noisemakers in hand, cheers and rounds of applause, the School Day Café administration team recognized nutrition workers across the Santa Clarita Valley with a celebratory drive-thru event for School Lunch Heroes Day on Friday. School Day Café, formerly known as the
Hoefflin Foundation introduces new activity-based fundraiser for families
May 5, 2021
The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is hosting its first Move4MHF virtual event, scheduled to take place throughout June. For the event, there will be a challenge each week to participate in for the
Community mourns death of LAPD officer, friend
May 4, 2021
A Santa Clarita Valley gym is hosting a fundraiser to support the family of a Los Angeles Police Department officer described by those who knew her as an “amazing mom/friend/police officer.” Officer Miriam Alvarado, 42, was
Child & Family Center hosts 33rd annual Taste of the Town
May 3, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley community joined the Child & Family Center in celebrating the 33rd annual Taste of the Town Sunday. “It’s usually a huge event with hundreds of people
Muslim softball team balances sports and faith during Ramadan
May 3, 2021
A coed softball team of all-Muslim players is showing the Santa Clarita Valley what it means to combine faith, fasting and sports during Ramadan. Each year for the month of
L.A. County to open additional libraries
May 2, 2021
Los Angeles County is set to open additional library locations to the public starting May 10. The Acton-Agua Dulce and Castaic branches are set to join the Stevenson Ranch Library in offering
Thinking about Mom for Mother’s Day
May 2, 2021
After a pandemic-induced, stress-filled year, mom deserves something special, and Mother’s Day is fast-approaching. There are a number of local businesses here in the Santa Clarita Valley that can provide
Fundraiser set up for SCV deputy severely injured in crash
April 29, 2021
A fundraiser has been established to support the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy who was severely injured in a motorcycle-versus-big rig crash on Wednesday. Shortly after the collision, Los
SCV school districts continue assisting homeless students
April 26, 2021
A year of economic instability has exacerbated numerous issues across the Santa Clarita Valley, especially for students identified as homeless. Whether living in a vehicle, motel or hotel, or someone
Desert Shield/Storm veterans to be recognized at Eternal Valley Memorial Day Tribute
April 26, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Committee’s annual Memorial Day Tribute ceremony is returning to its in-person format this year at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary. This year, the
Teen, local business team up for free self-defense workshop
April 25, 2021
West Ranch High School senior Jasmine Johnson has teamed up with Jiyu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness in Castaic to host a free, 90-minute self-defense seminar Saturday for anyone interested.
Artist calling for community help in local mural
April 21, 2021
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission has enlisted the help of artists from near and far in creating public art projects throughout the city, for locations including the new Canyon Country
City, Henry Mayo celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 21, 2021
Each April, the city of Santa Clarita and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recognize their volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week — and this year, it took on something extra considering
City to celebrate Earth Arbor Day virtually
April 20, 2021
The city of Santa Clarita’s annual Earth Arbor Day celebration is going virtual this year, complete with a video program and free mulch giveaway. The city is expected to release
Bella Vida to host free COVID-19 vaccination event
April 20, 2021
The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for anyone 18 and older May 1. Those eligible to receive vaccinations are local residents
Stevenson Ranch library reopens
April 19, 2021
With cheers from staff and residents alike, the Stevenson Ranch Library joined other libraries across Los Angeles County in reopening its doors to the public Monday. “It’s wonderful,” said Arpine
Miranda to participate in local government conversation
April 18, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley League of Women Voters is partnering with College of the Canyons Center for Civic Engagement and its Engage the Vote Student Action Team to sponsor a