Community Stories

COC to host Children’s Play Day on April 18 

News release   The College of the Canyons Department of Early Childhood Education is scheduled Saturday, April 18, to host its annual Children’s Play Day in celebration of the nationally recognized Week of

Saugus district seeks nominees for Lucid Award 

News release  The Saugus Union School District is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award.   The award, which honors Lucid, who retired in June 2018 after nearly four decades as

College briefs

College Briefs for April 9

Cooper Luckenbach named to dean’s list at Lincoln Memorial  Cooper Luckenbach, of Santa Clarita, was named to the Lincoln Memorial University dean’s list for the fall semester of 2025. Luckenbach

Students dashed through clouds of color during a Holi-inspired color run hosted by the College of the Canyons Intercultural Center on March 31. Courtesy photo.

Photos: COC holds Holi-inspired color run

Students dashed through clouds of color during a Holi-inspired color run hosted by the College of the Canyons Intercultural Center on March 31. Holi, a Hindu festival, celebrates the arrival of spring,

Art Filler

Whitesides announces Congressional Art Competition  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.   Each year, high school students from across the country have the opportunity

Press release

Aquatic Center to host Splash N’ Dash Easter egg hunt 

News release  The city invites the community to a splash-filled celebration at the 15th Annual Splash N’ Dash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center (20850 Centre Pointe Parkway). The event will take place on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. in

Patsy Ayala

Patsy Ayala | A Tree-mendous Celebration 

Living in Santa Clarita comes with the added benefit of beautiful scenery every time you step outside your front door. Whether you’re an avid hiker enjoying our miles of picturesque trails and paseos, a family spending

Nonprofit filler

Food Pantry names Peter Warda as executive director 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced the appointment of Peter Warda as executive director. Warda, who has been serving as interim executive director since February, will now continue to lead the organization in its mission