
Community Stories


St. Clare’s has the Best Catch of the Day! Reel-y!
St. Clare’s annual Lenten Fish Fries will get underway next Friday, March 3, continuing what is now a 39-year tradition of serving up delicious fish dinners that benefit many organizations

Grandma Fix
It was a long fifteen hour flight from Los Angeles, California to Sydney, Australia. I have not visited my three grandchildren for over a year. I ache to see them

4th Annual Grill Master Event
The Santa Clarita Valley Escrow Association (SCVEA) is proud to announce it will be hosting the 4th Annual Grill Master event at Wolf Creek Brewery on April 15, with proceeds

“Run the Rocks!” April 30, Jack’s Angels Relay for Research
With the introduction, January 30, 2017 of the National DIPG Awareness Resolution by our very own Congressman Steve Knight, Jack’s Angels Foundation will be working hard to advocate for its

Assistance League Santa Clarita Honored for Supporting Students in the SCV
The Santa Clarita Valley Association of California School Administrators awarded their “Partners in Educational Excellence” award to Assistance League Santa Clarita on Monday night, January 30, at the Saugus Union


It’s How You Play
My father taught me about fair play and sportsmanship. He was a good athlete and a strong competitor. Like many young men of his time, he risked his life for

“Swingtime!”
The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band is pleased to announce its upcoming concert “Swingtime!” to be presented Saturday, March 4, 7 p.m. at The Canyon Theatre Guild. Join us for

‘One Story One City’ Library Event Binds Community Together
Libraries matter. Library facilities provide a central public space for communities to come together and engage in cultural fun and educational learning. That is why I am so appreciative of

Orchestra to Present “Pops” Concert
The Santa Clarita Philharmonic will present its annual “pops” concert on Sunday, February 26, at the Hart High School Auditorium, 24825 Newhall Ave. in Newhall, under the direction of Jeffrey

Cowboys Ride in the Rain
Sean loves horses, and is good with them, but he needs to advance his skills as a rider. He needs someone that he believes in, and that believes in him–easier

She Has a Lovely Face
I think of her often – she has a lovely face She’s in my dreams – she has a lovely face She loves another – I’m left alone The years


California Gold
Note: The following was submitted by Stevenson Ranch resident Archie Mendoza for publication. Congratulations to youth wrestler, 14-year-old America Lopez and her California womens team for taking first place at the

Giving Back To Your Community
Are you new to the area? Or maybe you’ve lived here for a while, or even your entire life, but you want to get more involved in the community? Volunteering

California Chamber Artists
“On a stormy night, Joyce Geeting and the California Chamber Artists filled the Valencia United Methodist Church sanctuary with the music of Mozart and Tchaikovsky. The beauty of the music

Empowering HeArts Gala Coming Saturday, February 11
Excitement is building for the 2017 Empowering HeArts Gala, benefitting Single Mother’s Outreach. Our honorees Martha Aguilera, Monica Blanco, Kamila Diaz, Nicole Feast-Williams, Kim Flores and Janelle Percy are looking

Newborn Babies at Henry Mayo Celebrate Heart Month with Special Little Hats
Babies born at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in February are receiving red hats knitted and crocheted by volunteers for the American Heart Association (AHA) in celebration of Heart Month. Henry Mayo

Help the Children, Helping Local Families Since 2002
I feel privileged to have the opportunity to volunteer for this group at their facility in the Valencia Industrial Center. Help the Children helps local families and individuals receive weekly