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College Briefs for Aug. 20

Gilroy earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degrees  Grace Gilroy, of Santa Clarita, was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9. 

Knights of Columbus host 9th annual car show 

The Knights of Columbus’ ninth annual car show on Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall brought car enthusiasts together for a celebration rooted in culture, community and family history.  

Photos: Celebrate series highlights Jamaica

The City of Santa Clarita came together to celebrate the vibrant culture, music and traditions of Jamaica during the latest installment of the Celebrate series held on Friday at the

College briefs

College Briefs for Aug. 13

3 local students named to dean’s list at Grove City College  The following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Grove City College:  •

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Old-style closet: Looking for a fresh DIY door option 

Question: Hello Robert, love reading your articles, learning what I can. Looking for a suggestion here, hoping you have one. There is a small bedroom closet, which has the traditional older sliding doors on it. The problem is, the size opening that it has, is quite inconvenient. Is there any other door I can install with limited wood-working abilities, that I could use? Any ideas?  — Joseph A.  Answer: Joseph, there are many options, all of which you’d have to evaluate based on the wall this closet is on. The most popular in the last many years is the barn door style. If you have enough wall space, this can be one piece that slides off to the side, though you need the wall space to accommodate for it. The second and most likely to work would be a bi-fold-style door.   All of these can be purchased through Amazon as well as big box stores, and install is not too difficult. I’d likely go with the bi-fold doors — they have more style options and, in my opinion, you can end up with a larger opening for the access you’re looking for. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing

The Time Ranger

The Time Ranger | When Plum was Called, ‘Canyon of the Dead …’ 

Funny thing? Twenty years ago this week, this was the oddest Santa Clarita Valleyv August. Cold nights. Drizzly mornings. Beats any quadruple-digit egg evaporator.  This morning we’ve interesting vistas ahead. There’s beginnings and endings, ghostly canyons and ancient graffiti. We’ll be saying howdy to crooks, firebugs, movie stars,

COC to host Welcome Day on Aug. 14 

News release  College of the Canyons is scheduled to host Welcome Day on Friday, Aug. 14, providing new, prospective, and continuing students with an opportunity to explore the campus and prepare for