SCV gearing up for annual Fourth of July Parade
May 30, 2019
America’s most time-honored holiday is fast approaching, which means the Santa Clarita Valley’s Fourth of July Parade is fast approaching, too. “We’re a big city and I’m proud of being
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‘Ghost bike’ memorial created for bicyclist killed in Valencia
May 30, 2019
A memorial was set up in Valencia on Tuesday following the death of Kori Powers, a bicyclist killed after being hit by a vehicle. Powers was riding her bike on
David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident
May 30, 2019
Not every veteran can say they found their passion through their time in the military, but David Barragan is certainly among them. “It was a blessing because it really steered
Helping veterans through a little puppy love
May 30, 2019
David Essex, a U.S. Army veteran, has known for years that he wants to help the veteran community, but it wasn’t until he began working with dogs that he was
Learning Post seniors celebrates 2019 graduation
May 28, 2019
The Learning Post High School graduating class was honored during a commencement ceremony on Tuesday. In a ceremony held at Canyon High School, a total of 43 students received diplomas
Newhall homebaker selected as finalist for National Festival of Breads
May 28, 2019
Though Merry Graham has been cooking and baking for years, it has been over the past decade that the local resident has really dedicated her time to traveling the globe
Backpack Walk brings community together to honor local veterans
May 25, 2019
Local veterans and their families gathered early Saturday morning for the Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk at Realty Executives in Newhall. The 3-mile walk was created
Protect yourself from high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’
May 24, 2019
High blood pressure affects one-in-three Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control, making May’s National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month that much more important. Local health providers warn that
PDC employees raise funds for local nonprofits with annual walk
May 23, 2019
More than 120 Precision Dynamics Corporation, or PDC, employees participated in the ninth annual Brady Walk for Community on Thursday in Valencia. Each year, Brady Corporation teams across the nation
Kathy Ellis — U.S. Army Reserve — Post-Vietnam to Iraq-era — Stevenson Ranch resident
May 23, 2019
Kathy Ellis describes retiring from the U.S. Army Reserve as a bride would describe her post-wedding. “I put away my uniform like a bride puts away her wedding dress,” Ellis
Cancer survivor embarks on 540-mile bike journey for cancer research
May 21, 2019
Local cancer survivor Jamie Alamillo is beginning his 540-mile bike ride journey, starting in Santa Clarita and going to Lake Tahoe to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Thursday.
Former racehorses join guests for Win Place Home gala
May 21, 2019
Guests at the third annual Win Place Home Gala spent an evening getting to know the racehorses Saturday. Win Place Home is a nonprofit dedicated to helping former racehorses find
Safe Rides celebrates a lifesaving legacy
May 20, 2019
Many laughs, tears and memories were shared in a small room in the Valencia Hyatt on Sunday as Safe Rides alumni from across the organization’s 32 year history gathered to honor and say goodbye to the program.
Brittany Foundation receives award from Wilk during annual event
May 19, 2019
State Sen. Scott Wilk recognized the Brittany Foundation during its seventh annual chili cook-off and memorial event in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Founder Nancy Anderson received the award for distinguished
Relay for Life returns to Santa Clarita for its 21st year
May 18, 2019
Hundreds of cancer survivors were joined by their family, caregivers and physicians on Saturday at Central Park for the 21st annual Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley. The two-day
Calvin Millan attends Rio Vista Elementary’s ‘Fun Run’ fundraiser
May 17, 2019
Rio Vista Elementary School had a special host for its Fun Run fundraiser on Friday. Calvin Millan, host of the Nick Jr. show “Mutt & Stuff” and Cesar Millan’s son,
Winners of speech competition awarded scholarships
May 17, 2019
The top-three finishers of the seventh annual High School Speech Competition held at Canyon High School last month were honored at the Scholars & Bench Night on Thursday evening at
Jared Monroe Foundation gala to raise awareness for Bipolar disorder
May 17, 2019
The Jared Monroe Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and support for bipolar disorder, is hosting its inaugural Gala on Thursday, May 30, to celebrate Jared Monroe and
Co-producer of original ‘Aladdin’ reminisces before release of new film
May 16, 2019
Don Ernst, a Stevenson Ranch resident, has had a long career in the film industry, but he said there were many things that made his time as co-producer of the
Ice Station: Free Skate into Summer
May 14, 2019
The arrival of warm weather and sunny days means it’s almost summer time, but it also means it’s almost time for Ice Station Valencia’s annual “Skate into Summer” Open House