Robert Lamoureux | Break the seal on the sink?
November 8, 2025
Question: I have a problem with a water leak under my kitchen sink. The pipes are fine — I’ve confirmed this. The water is coming from a failed seal under
Community Stories
Community Stories
COC celebrates first graduating cohort of clinical lab scientist program
November 6, 2025
News release The first cohort of the College of the Canyons clinical lab scientist program graduated on Oct. 24 at a special ceremony held at the college’s University Center. Launched
City invites community to Veterans Day Ceremony
November 6, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military
College Briefs for Nov. 6
November 6, 2025
Swailes named to dean’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s spring 2025 honor roll. Swailes, majoring in exercise
Laurene Weste | Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Community
November 6, 2025
This year marks a milestone for our country – the 250th anniversary of the armed forces, specifically the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps. For two and a half
Touch-a-Truck benefits Education Foundation
November 5, 2025
Brothers T.J. and Weston Garrison love to look out the car window and identify different trucks. Mail trucks, cargo trucks, trash trucks, anything that’s different from an everyday car like
Silents under the Stars features ‘Tumbleweeds’
November 5, 2025
As the stars began to appear in the night sky, local dignitaries and community leaders found their seats and indulged in popcorn during the annual “Silents Under the Stars” fundraiser
Robert Lamoureux | Stopgap options before a fireplace demo
November 1, 2025
Question: Hello there, Robert. I am a first-time homeowner, living in Saugus in an older home. So far I’ve been able to manage doing small things on my own, to brighten up this very dated home without breaking the
The Time Ranger | Halloween, Duck Fires & Nutty Nude Swimmers
November 1, 2025
Trust you dear saddlepals survived Halloween yesterday all ducky and intact. Isn’t it funny how there can be not that much going on for most of the year and fall
How to build a dragon: Local fifth grader builds 3D printing business
October 31, 2025
Walking around as a 3D toy vending machine for Halloween this year, Brooklyn Deschamp, 10, could not only add to her repertoire of years of intricate costumes, but also even
Hart district honors Classified Employees of the Year
October 31, 2025
News release Nineteen employees were honored as the Classified Employees of the Year at a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting. These employees, selected by
City celebrates Dia De Muertos: ‘We should always be remembered’
October 30, 2025
Alfredo Reveles’ grandmother, Sebastiana Hortencia Rosales de Abarca, was 93 years old when she died earlier this year. She had 11 siblings, then had 14 children of her own, and
Newhall District holds moment of silence following death of student
October 30, 2025
Ten-year-old Leila Rose Golianis recently died after she collapsed and suffered an arteriovenous malformation rupture on her brain stem that caused a severe brain bleed. Newhall School District Superintendent Leticia
College Brief for Oct. 30
October 30, 2025
Hart named to University of Iowa dean’s list Kelsey Hart, of Castaic, was among the more than 8,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring
Jason Gibbs | Costumes, Candy and Caution
October 30, 2025
Tomorrow is Halloween, and across our community families are preparing for a night filled with costumes, candy and celebration. For many children, it is one of the most exciting evenings of the year – a time
Photos: Halloween Fiesta
October 29, 2025
The Newhall Community Center welcomed people of all ages to its annual Halloween Fiesta hosted by the city of Santa Clarita. Children of all ages had the chance to witness
OCD Awareness Walk brings hope and understanding
October 29, 2025
As a local advocacy group for obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD Awareness SCV aims to bring awareness, foster supportive community, and expedite access to treatment. To do so, on Oct. 18
NAACP hosts meet-and-greet
October 29, 2025
The Santa Clarita chapter of the NAACP recently hosted a meet-and-greet with a panel discussion and comments by local elected officials and political candidates at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. The keynote
Barger honors 5th District leaders, organizations as Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up
October 29, 2025
News release Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger recognized outstanding community leaders, entrepreneurs and cultural organizations from the 5th District — the northern region of Los Angeles County — in celebration of Hispanic
Operation Shoebox prepares to collect gifts for children in need
October 29, 2025
News release Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations — including several in the Santa Clarita Valley — will open across the country