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College Briefs for Jan. 1

January 1, 2026

Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus  More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer

Marsha McLean

Marsha McLean | New Year, New Amenities 

January 1, 2026

As we usher in a new year, I want to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy 2026. There’s something special about the end of the year, when we reflect on

The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a holiday party for foster youth in Santa Clarita. FYI’s Charlie Brown Holiday Party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer allies. Courtesy photo.

A Charlie Brown Holiday Party 

December 31, 2025

News release  The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a holiday party for foster youth in Santa Clarita.   FYI’s Charlie Brown Holiday Party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer allies, the

From left: Amanda O’Connor, director of development, Bridge to Home; Laura Gallardo, chief operating officer, Panorama City Medical Center; Courtney Kanagi, interim executive director, Bridge to Home; Cherise Moore, president of the Bridge to Home board of directors; and Amy Wiese, community health manager, Kaiser Permanente. Courtesy photo.

Kaiser awards $12K grant to Bridge to Home 

December 31, 2025

News release   Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley, the health care organization announced in a

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the NAACP recently held its 2025 scholarship ceremony at the Valencia Northpark Clubhouse. The scholarship recipients were Aarielle Arnette, Alexander Browne and Bailei Johnson, who graduated from SCV high schools in 2025 and are now in their freshman year at Southern California universities. Courtesy photo.

NAACP honors scholarship recipients 

December 31, 2025

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the NAACP recently held its 2025 scholarship ceremony at the Valencia Northpark Clubhouse. The scholarship recipients were Aarielle Arnette, Alexander Browne and Bailei Johnson, who graduated from SCV high schools in

Press release

SCV Food Pantry announces 2026 executive board 

December 31, 2025

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected executive board for 2026.   “The dedicated team of volunteer directors will lead the organization as it continues its vital mission of alleviating hunger in

Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the Goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of oak trees. Courtesy of Cristhian Mace.

Oak-killing beetle found in Placerita Canyon  

December 30, 2025

The goldspotted oak borer, an invasive insect known for targeting oak trees, has been found in Placerita Canyon and other areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, becoming a growing threat that officials are attempting to mitigate.  

Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their real holiday trees this season. Courtesy photo.

City offers holiday tree and wreath recycling 

December 29, 2025

News release  Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their real holiday trees this season. The locations offer residents an additional way to safely and quickly dispose of

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 25

December 25, 2025

Mercer admitted to University Honors Program at Nebraska  Sophie Mercer, of Santa Clarita, a forensic science major in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is among a record

The College of the Canyons Foundation recently held a holiday party to celebrate its work raising funds for the students COC Acting President Jasmine Ruys attended and thanked the board members for their dedication to the college. Foundation Board President Gary Horton welcomed the group and also expressed his gratitude to board members. Courtesy photo.

COC Foundation celebrates fundraising successes 

December 24, 2025

The College of the Canyons Foundation recently held a holiday party to celebrate its work raising funds for the students COC Acting President Jasmine Ruys attended and thanked the board members for their dedication to the college. Foundation Board President Gary Horton welcomed the group and also expressed his gratitude to board

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‘Holiday Spice Salsa Edition’ coming to Community Center 

December 24, 2025

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway.   This free event is

Young Marines from across the country, including the Santa Clarita Valley’s unit, participated in the wreath laying ceremony at the National Memorial of the Pacific in Honolulu ("Punchbowl") in memory of those interred there. World War II veterans are seated in the front row. Courtesy photo.

Young Marines commemorate Pearl Harbor anniversary 

December 24, 2025

News release  Three Young Marines units from Antelope Valley, Quartz Hill and Santa Clarita were among 24 Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii to participate in the remembrance ceremonies of the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.   The Quartz Hill Young Marines in Quartz Hill, the Santa Clarita