Smyth, Diez provide coronavirus update for SCV
April 20, 2020
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth discussed what the future will look like in reopening the city, during a Monday morning coronavirus update via Facebook Live. In order to continue to
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Former Newhall superintendent Dr. J. Michael McGrath dies at 83
April 19, 2020
Newhall School District’s longest-running superintendent, J. Michael McGrath, died Friday morning at the age of 83. The namesake of McGrath Elementary, McGrath himself was a widely known and respected community
Easier ways to explaining coronavirus to kids
April 19, 2020
The lives of many Santa Clarita Valley residents have been completely upended over the last month, and many are struggling to wrap their heads around the coronavirus. With no school,
Valencia Christian Center celebrates Easter with virtual choir
April 18, 2020
As the “Safer at Home” directive kept its congregants home amid the Easter holiday, Valencia Christian Center found a way to bring some Easter joy from a safe distance with
Sunkist donates lemons to SCV hospitals
April 18, 2020
Valencia-based Sunkist Growers is donating fresh citrus to health care workers amid the current health crisis. Last week, the citrus cooperative delivered California-grown lemons to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. “Hospital
SCV residents turn to 3D printing to fill PPE shortage
April 17, 2020
While some Santa Clarita Valley residents are dusting off their sewing machines to help fill the shortage of much-needed personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care workers, others are
SCV community continues to make a difference
April 16, 2020
As first responders and health care workers on the front lines continue to suffer from a shortage of much-needed personal protective equipment, or PPE, amid the coronavirus crisis, many Santa
Acts of Kindness: A landlord’s kind gesture
April 15, 2020
Each day, a number of kind acts slip by unnoticed, as those who are performing them aren’t doing so to garner recognition. This is the case with Mark Kanter, the
COC donates Easter meal to first responders
April 14, 2020
With a little help from the community, College of the Canyons classified staff members provided first responders working on Easter Sunday with a meal to show their appreciation amid the
What you need to know about mandated face coverings
April 14, 2020
As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to work on flattening the curve of the coronavirus, Los Angeles County officials announced Friday the extension of the current “Safer at Home” health
How to combat social isolation in seniors
April 14, 2020
As the “Safer at Home” order is extended until May 15, many seniors are beginning to feel the effects of self-isolation, especially loneliness. In fact, research suggests loneliness and prolonged
Life on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight
April 14, 2020
As Castaic resident and registered nurse Melissa Antolin drives to work at West Hills Hospital, she sees a sign that reads: “We stand ready, and we stand together.” “It’s on
Abuse amid the coronavirus crisis
April 13, 2020
As the “Safer at Home” health order is extended to May 15, many Santa Clarita Valley residents are struggling to continue to remain indoors, especially those with abuse problems of
Exer now offering COVID-19 testing
April 13, 2020
Exer Urgent Care is offering onsite testing for coronavirus at various locations across Southern California, including its Stevenson Ranch location. To better serve its patients, Exer is now offering drive-up
Bethlehem SCV finds way to celebrate Easter safely
April 12, 2020
The Bethlehem SCV congregation is used to celebrating Easter each year with a big celebration, complete with numerous Easter egg hunts throughout the day, and even a visit from the
Lesson plans for the new normal
April 12, 2020
As Santa Clarita Valley parents get accustomed to the kids staying at home for the rest of the school year and distance learning the new normal, teachers across the SCV
Restaurants shore up bottom line by offering groceries
April 10, 2020
As local restaurants continue to feel the effects of the coronavirus, many are thinking of new ways to assist the community, such as by starting to sell groceries. In order
Bethlehem SCV finds new way to celebrate Easter
April 10, 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bethlehem SCV is finding a way to continue its annual Easter celebration. “Easter’s a super huge day for the church — it is our Super Bowl
Restaurants assist in feeding the frontlines
April 10, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley restaurants are calling on their customers to help them show their appreciation for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Our No. 1 focus was
L.A. County parks to close Easter Sunday
April 9, 2020
In an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is set to close all botanic gardens, lakes, and local, community and