College Brief for Feb. 12
February 12, 2026
Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025. Williams is majoring in
Community Stories
Community Stories
Jason Gibbs | Explore Contract Class Offerings in Seasons!
February 12, 2026
“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch One of the things that makes Santa Clarita such a special place to live is the variety of opportunities
Boys & Girls Club of SCV appoints John Lite as board president
February 11, 2026
News release Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that John Lite is now serving as the organization’s board president for the 2026-27 term. Lite succeeds Jenny Ketchepaw, who served as board president in
Zonta accepting applications for Young Women in Leadership Award
February 11, 2026
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award. This program recognizes young women who have demonstrated a
SCV Senior Center announces fundraiser name change
February 11, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced a name change and theme for its signature fundraising event: The Senior Center is changing the name from Celebrity Waiter to the
Spectrum awards $30K grant to Desert Haven
February 11, 2026
News release Spectrum announced Desert Haven Enterprises Inc. has received an additional $30,000 toward its workforce development program through Spectrum Community Center Assist, the company’s philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and
Castaic Union School District accepting applications for Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship
February 11, 2026
News release The Castaic Union School District announced that the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. “Jene Fielder was a vibrant lady who lived with gusto,” the district said
Relay for Life of SCV wins regional ‘Spirit of Relay’ awards
February 11, 2026
News release Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley was recently honored with several “Spirit of Relay” Awards for the Western Region (California, Arizona, Hawaii and Guam), the local nonprofit announced in a news release. After previously receiving regional and national honors including the “Power of
The Savvy Senior | Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
February 11, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold,
Canyon High students walk out to protest ICE
February 10, 2026
Hundreds of Canyon High School students walked out of campus in a demonstration to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday morning. Students held posters with messages and multicolored flags representing Latin America, as they walked from the campus on Nadal Street to the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and
SCVi launches new college pathway for high school students
February 10, 2026
News release SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school
HMNH among first SoCal hospitals to deploy new heart attack treatment
February 10, 2026
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy, the first and only Food and
The Time Ranger | Haunted San/Fran & Our 107th Birthday
February 7, 2026
Aren’t we positively lucky, to be living in a Garden of Eden where it’s a million below zero back east and we’re lounging resplendent in T-shirt weather? C’mon. Slip that left boot toe into
Eternal Valley presented with Elks Lodge’s ‘Flying the Flag’ award
February 7, 2026
In an effort to encourage and salute local businesses for their roles in the community and their proper upkeeping of the American flag, Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 presented the “Flying the
Robert Lamoureux | Is same-day bathroom remodel an over-promise?
February 7, 2026
Question: Good evening, Robert. I’ve seen commercials on TV about same-day bathroom remodels, specifically with jacuzzi baths. They claim to be able to give you a new shower/bath in one day. Is this really
City, shelter hosting ‘Paws for Love’ adoption event
February 6, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Castaic Animal Care Center, is scheduled 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to host the Paws for Love Adoption event at the Santa Clarita Public Library Canyon
City to host Arbor Day celebration April 11
February 5, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to its first-ever “Tree-mendous Arbor Day” celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park (24155 Newhall Ranch Road). This free, family-friendly event will highlight the
County parks to hold Black History Month celebrations
February 5, 2026
News release The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Black History Month through Feb. 28 with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley. The month-long celebration honors the
College Briefs for Feb. 5
February 5, 2026
Arnold receives dean’s list honors at Utah Tech University Corbin Arnold, of Canyon Country, was among those honored with a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester
Marsha McLean | More Affordable Rides, a More Resilient Transit System
February 5, 2026
Public transportation plays an important role in how our community moves, connects and grows. Whether our residents rely on transit every day or simply use it occasionally to get to work, school or city events,