A best friend and the champion contender
January 3, 2021
Sharlena Sarmast’s true affinity for horses began to show through when she was a little girl. “It’s the funniest thing: I’d take her to those pony rides at the pumpkin
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Local family ‘pays it forward,’ finds success after a tough year
December 31, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the restaurant industry in March, Santa Clarita residents Angelica and Joe Cubangbang worried about the future, but found success after taking matters into their own
FYI reaches fundraising goal, volunteer training Jan. 13
December 31, 2020
News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence reached its year-end fundraising campaign goal for 2020, to date receiving $21,946 in donations, surpassing its $20,000 goal. “We are very grateful to
Zonta Club of SCV awards community grants to 3 local nonprofits
December 30, 2020
News release One of the goals of fundraising done by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is to provide community grants to local charities. At the club’s October virtual
Cancer survivor’s family plans celebratory car parade
December 29, 2020
After more than two years, three surgeries, six transfusions, countless hospital visits, and 902 doses of 11 different chemotherapy drugs, 10-year-old Addison Rivera is now cancer-free. The Valencia resident had
SCV author reflects on completion of book trilogy
December 29, 2020
Local author Craig Leener recently published “This Was Always About Basketball,” the third and final book of his basketball trilogy that follows a basketball-playing teen as he works to fulfill
Anne Lu Wolf celebrates 90th with family
December 29, 2020
Anne Lu Wolf celebrated her 90th birthday recently at her home in Macmillan Ranch, Canyon Country. A small roundup of family moseyed on up to be entertained by mariachis and
SCV teen assists foster youth with Girl Scout Gold Award
December 27, 2020
As the pandemic continues to affect the lives of foster children across Los Angeles County, Stevenson Ranch resident Riley Blaugrund chose to inspire hope and creativity in these kids while
Agua Dulce teen spreads Christmas cheer with donations
December 27, 2020
This holiday season, 19-year-old Ben Gersh decided to put a Christmas tree out front of his Agua Dulce home, decorated with candy canes and complete with a special surprise under
SCV resident celebrates 104th birthday
December 26, 2020
Four years ago, Santa Clarita resident David Gilbert was given a certificate by the city of Santa Clarita for his 100th birthday. On Saturday, Gilbert was able to change that
WiSH Foundation receives $100K donation for needed programs
December 25, 2020
The WiSH Education Foundation received a donation for $100,000 this week from the Steve Y. Kim Foundation, a nonprofit that helps to fund much-needed programs for the underserved and disadvantaged,
Bringing the holidays ‘home’ for the kids at Carousel Ranch
December 25, 2020
News release This is certainly a different type of holiday season and while nothing feels quite the same, Carousel Ranch was able to keep things safe for the holidays while
Kim donates $30K to Family Promise
December 23, 2020
News release Local businessman Steve Kim, owner of Sand Canyon Country Club, has made a $30,000 donation to help cover operational costs for Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, the
Foster youth continue facing challenges amid pandemic
December 22, 2020
With the COVID-19 continuing to rear its ugly head as the end of 2020 nears, children in the child welfare system remain one of the most impacted groups of this
Santa Clarita Ballet receives $44K COVID-19 relief grant
December 22, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Ballet Company has received $44,400 from the L.A. County COVID-19 Arts Relief Fund administered by the L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture. This dollar
Hart High graduate raises funds for brain surgery
December 18, 2020
After receiving medical attention for a concussion obtained during a soccer game, 18-year-old Ruby Burroughs was given a disheartening, unrelated diagnosis: She would need brain surgery. Burroughs, who has lived
Save Saugus Cafe campaign garners ‘overwhelming’ support
December 16, 2020
While The Original Saugus Cafe has survived some of the Santa Clarita Valley’s worst disasters in its 133 years — including the 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse, the January 1994
Greetings with Gratitude hosting Christmas day gift giveaway in SCV
December 16, 2020
A group of Santa Clarita Valley residents who lead an effort to help those less fortunate every year around Christmas is once again looking to share their Christmas gratitude with
SCV’s educators honored in virtual Teacher Tribute
December 15, 2020
While the pandemic has delayed many celebrations, the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation still found a way to pay tribute to the SCV’s educators with a virtual Teacher Tribute ceremony.
VFW Post 6885 and Auxiliary host toy and food drive
December 15, 2020
News release Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 and 6885 Auxiliary collaborated to put on a toy and food drive to help veteran families, seniors and community families who have