Hart Dance Team performs for SCV seniors
July 21, 2020
As seniors drove through the Bella Vida Senior Center parking lot last week, they were treated to a special performance by the Hart High School dance team. “Because of COVID,
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Family activities for summer fun amid a pandemic
July 19, 2020
As California continues to shut down again, families in the Santa Clarita Valley are still looking for ways to enjoy the summer months. Though not all the typical vacations and
Creating baseball card stands lets SCV resident get back to woodworking roots
July 17, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of many, Santa Clarita resident Raul Ruelas has taken advantage of his newfound free time, using it to revive some of his
SCV student launches military care package drive
July 15, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic affected many Santa Clarita Valley residents, it affected local nonprofits, too, with many not receiving donations like normal. So, when Christopher Salerno, 17, of Valencia, learned
SCV author calls his survivalist doomsday novel ‘timely’
July 15, 2020
In the midst of the current health crisis, prepping for disasters has become more pertinent than ever. Even so, when author Andrew R. Adams, a Santa Clarita Valley resident, wrote
SCV educators meet with Public Health as guidelines are released for school reopenings
July 13, 2020
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase and some businesses are once again asked to close, Los Angeles County officials continue to prepare for the start of a
PHOTO: Deputies assist hot dog
July 12, 2020
SCV teen wins U.S. Census Bureau video challenge
July 9, 2020
West Ranch High School graduate Austyn Malynn considers herself the creative brain and her twin sister the math brain. “I will do anything creative, just don’t put a math problem
Programs offer assistance to children with special needs
July 7, 2020
As students in the Santa Clarita Valley prepare to return to school next month, school officials are encouraging parents and community members who know of a child who may have
Largest food drive in the world changes tactics amid pandemic
July 6, 2020
As summer approaches, the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has found its shelves looking emptier than usual at this time of year. Not only has the local need for food
Bella Vida gets into the Fourth of July spirit
July 5, 2020
Volunteers and staff at the Bella Vida Senior Center donned their most festive, patriotic attire, decorating the center’s parking lot with red, white and blue to make this quarantined Fourth
Furry friends find forever homes amid pandemic
July 5, 2020
As stay-at-home restrictions left Santa Clarita Valley residents quarantined, the number of animal adoptions surged. “We are very blessed in the county right now that all the facilities are low,
Trump thanks local businessman for commissioning Iwo Jima statue
July 3, 2020
A local businessman was personally thanked by President Donald Trump for giving the White House a statue commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima. Dennis Nobile, owner
Meadows staff send off colleague with drive-by surprise party
July 2, 2020
Kim Newman’s colleagues considered her the face of Meadows Elementary School, so when it came time for her to retire after more than 25 years at the school, she said
Law enforcement supporters rally in Valencia
June 29, 2020
Dozens of Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered in Valencia on Monday for a rally to show support for law enforcement. Supporters stood at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean
Officials highlight dangers of illegal fireworks
June 29, 2020
In an effort to stop the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the city of Santa Clarita and its public safety partners conducted
SCV author receives children’s book award
June 25, 2020
When longtime Santa Clarita resident Kat Connolly adopted a blind kitten, she never expected he would teach her such important life lessons about what it means to embrace your differences.
Corvette Club hosts food drive
June 24, 2020
With the largest food drive in the world canceled due to the pandemic, the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has found its shelves looking emptier than usual at this time
Acts of Kindness: SCV business owner congratulates graduates with balloons
June 24, 2020
As graduation fast approached amid a global pandemic, Santa Clarita resident Rosalie Sanchez knew she wanted to do something special for graduates. “I actually was really hoping that (the city)
Henry Mayo 8th annual NICU Reunion goes virtual
June 22, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic has postponed many celebrations, doctors and nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit didn’t let it stop them from