Community Stories
Community Stories
‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families
June 15, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative hosted its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday. The mental health day, which was free to attend,
Get on the SCV Amateur Radio Club’s wavelength
June 14, 2019
Every June since 1933, more than 40,000 amateur radio operators nationwide operate ham radios from remote locations, and this year, members of the Santa Clarita Amateur Radio Club are once
Veteran Services Collaborative to host warehouse sale fundraiser
June 13, 2019
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting a “Warehouse Blowout Sale” on June 22-23 in Castaic to benefit the Veteran Center. The collaborative received a donation from AMS (Advantage
20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert opening night set for Friday
June 13, 2019
The Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series returns to Valencia for its 20th year with a “Latin Dance Party” themed opening night this Friday, featuring The Delgado Brothers. This free
Take a ‘Photo Journey’ to Oaxaca, Mexico
June 13, 2019
Local photographer Rob Comeau has recently launched RC Photo Journeys, offering small group photography trips to worldwide destinations with the first destination scheduled as a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, in
Spend an evening with local spiritual medium
June 12, 2019
Spiritual medium Yesenia Berbiar is hosting “An Intimate Evening” at the Hyatt Regency on Sunday, June 23. Berbiar, founder of Healing Hearts, Healing Souls, said she has been speaking to
Disney star Issac Ryan Brown helps normalize mental health at Boys & Girls Club
June 11, 2019
About 50 children packed into one of the meeting rooms at the Boys & Girls Club’s SIerra Vista Clubhouse in Canyon Country on Monday afternoon to hear local therapist Tanyika
Bridge to Home hosts inaugural Women’s Tea event
June 11, 2019
The SCV Homeless Shelter was transformed into a delightful English tea house on May 11 when Bridge to Home held its inaugural Women’s Tea. Just as enchanting were the smiling
Saturday’s ‘Music in the Park’ canceled
June 11, 2019
Due to unforeseen circumstances, William S. Hart Regional Park is canceling their Music in the Park scheduled for Saturday. The “Music in the Park Series,” which is free to
Take a ride with some of Guide Dogs of America’s four-legged friends
June 8, 2019
Puppies-in-training with the Guide Dogs of America’s (GDA) Sylmar puppy group hopped on and off various Santa Clarita Transit buses on Saturday for a training session. The puppies and their
Henry Mayo’s teddy bears bring smiles and comfort to children
June 8, 2019
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Volunteer Services Department hosted its annual Donate-a-Bear Drive on Saturday. “We collect the bears year round, however we do one big teddy bear collection once a
Celebrate Pride with a ‘Picnic in the Park’
June 7, 2019
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and PFLAG Santa Clarita, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and Queer SCV plan to celebrate with a community Picnic in the Park on
Stevenson Ranch resident rallies to continue long-standing firework tradition
June 7, 2019
The Stevenson Ranch Fourth of July fireworks show has been a staple in the community and entertained a crowd of approximately 7,000 annually since its inception in 1999. This year,
Sulphur Springs fourth-graders donate care packages to local fire stations
June 7, 2019
Fourth-grade students at Sulphur Springs Community School in Canyon Country are learning how they can give back to the community, and on Thursday, they were able to benefit their local
Battle buddies, community unite to support veterans on D-Day’s 75th anniversary
June 7, 2019
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, local residents, veterans and a few Santa Clarita Valley canines came together at The Oaks Club for the fourth annual Battle Buddy Golf Classic,
Young cook finishes as top three finalist on ‘MasterChef Junior’
June 6, 2019
Malia Brauer is no ordinary 12-year-old — she’s been cooking since she was 4 years old, and this year, was chosen to compete on “MasterChef Junior” season seven. The Signal
Heritage Sierra Medical Group hosts blood drive on Thursday
June 6, 2019
Heritage Sierra Medical Group, or HSMG, a primary care practice, is hosting a blood drive in Valencia on Thursday after the Red Cross made an appeal for blood donations due
Mental health day to help veterans and their families
June 5, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday, June 15. The “mental health day,” which is
23rd annual ‘Heart of the West’ to benefit special needs therapy programs
June 5, 2019
Carousel Ranch, a nonprofit that offers equestrian therapy and vocational training for children and young adults with disabilities, is expecting a sellout crowd for their 23rd annual Heart of the