Community Stories

SCV teens create peer counseling service

In an effort to help Santa Clarita Valley residents in need of someone to talk to, West Ranch High School senior Caitlin Ong created Lucy’s Psychiatry, a peer-counseling service. “Lucy’s

West Ranch honor students spread holiday joy

News release The West Ranch National English Honor Society made a special delivery to the Oakmont of Valencia senior living facility on Dec. 24 of almost 100 holiday cards. Members

Wolf Creek co-owner dies at 64

Wolf Creek Brewery co-owner Rob McFerren died Wednesday at the age of 64 after losing his battle with kidney cancer.  McFerren and his wife of more than 30 years, Laina,

A best friend and the champion contender

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

SCV author reflects on completion of book trilogy

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

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 resident celebrates 104th birthday

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

Kim donates $30K to Family Promise

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