Community Stories

Friendly Valley Memorial Day Parade

The Golden Valley Marching band performed for the veterans and seniors living in the retirement community of friendly valley on Memorial Day. Led by Roger Brooks of Golden Valley High

It’s Raining Medals for SCV Youth Wrestling

Peterson Grapplers wrestlers traveled all over Southern California and successfully competed in many tournaments including Arizona. “From big tournaments like the U.S Open to smaller venues, I’m very proud to

Motown is Coming Back on June 25

Motown will be the talk of Santa Clarita as the community gears up once again for the most-awaited “Motown in Town2” Dinner show & Dancing at the Grand ballroom of

Leaving the Nest

My youngest son who’s twenty four years old is now on his own. He’s moving out of my house and getting his own apartment about 30 minutes away from us.

Undercover Superhero at La Mesa

I am a teacher at La Mesa Junior High School.  I have been working on a secret mission with a superhero since late January 2017.  This super hero’s name is

My Dream Came True

I saw my dream walking I heard my dream talking I woke up and forgot my dream I’m sorry now ‘cause we would’ve been a team I walked downtown and

University News

Doane University 2017 Spring Graduates Doane University Commencement Ceremony was held Sunday, May 14 in Cassel Open Air Theatre in Crete, Nebraska. Alix S. Kendall, Canyon Country, Bachelor of Arts,

A Good Case, New Book by Local Author

About five years ago I worked a live-in case in Canyon Country as a caregiver. A friend who started up a small agency called on me for help. Today the

Collage Demo at Monthly SCAA Meeting

Raoul De La Sota will demonstrate collage at the June 19 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). This event is free, open to the public and meets at

University News

  Elizabeth Nims, Santa Clarita, was among the graduates celebrated at Kansas Wesleyan University’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in Mabee Arena. Nims graduated with a Bachelor of Arts

D-Day: Operation Overlord

I had always wanted to visit the landing beaches of Normandy in France. My wish had finally come true: Omaha Beach stretched in front of me and I spontaneously knelt

Carley Fredrickson Receives Award from UC Davis

On Monday, May 15, Carley Fredrickson, of Santa Clarita, received an Outstanding Senior Award from UC Davis being recognized by faculty, her peers and administration in her field of study and

Newcomers and Friends Install New President

Nalini Amin was installed as President of Newcomers and Friends at the May monthly luncheon meeting held at Le Chene Restaurant, by Diane Millican, outgoing President who passed the gavel.