Community Stories

Taking a walk on the wild side

As lines at Santa Clarita Valley grocery stores grow longer, naturalist Pascal Baudar is spending his time in the fresh air of the Angeles National Forest, foraging for wild plants.

Henry Mayo to host two blood drives

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is hosting two blood drives next week to support the American Red Cross as it continues to face a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented

Ice Station closes permanently

After 20 years in business, Ice Station Valencia announced Wednesday it will be closing its doors permanently, effective immediately. This comes after a previous announcement that the rink would temporarily

When adventure strikes amid COVID-19 concerns

When Santa Clarita residents Wayne and Dianne Crawford left home Feb. 23 for an “adventure,” they never imagined their paths would be beset by delays, cancellations and a deadly international

SCV businesses react to coronavirus concerns

As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to self-quarantine, many local “essential” businesses are doing what they can to remain open. Soapy Suds Car Wash in Valencia just went under a

Ninth SCV coronavirus case confirmed

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed one additional COVID-19 case in the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday morning. “I just got word of one more positive,” Henry Mayo spokesman Patrick Moody

Making the most of increased family time

It’s been a week since schools in the Santa Clarita Valley closed, meaning kids, as well as parents, have been stuck primarily indoors due to the coronavirus and dreary weather.

Filing for unemployment in California

As the number of Santa Clarita Valley residents suddenly becoming unemployed or underemployed due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to rise, the rise in demand for state unemployment assistance

Cars cruise through Valencia spreading joy

To spread joy in a time of uncertainty, a group of parents organized a 13-car parade that cruised through Valencia neighborhoods Thursday.  Since Santa Clarita Valley school districts closed on

Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival canceled

Castaic Area Town Council officials announced the cancellation of its Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival Wednesday, which was slated for May 2, due to COVID-19 concerns.  “(The Castaic