Question: Good evening, Robert. As a new homeowner and someone new to the area, I’d like to begin my home ownership journey on the right foot. I know there have been some big rains recently
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026. The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743
Local student graduates from University of Central Oklahoma Santa Clarita resident Madison Martinez earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing, graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma as a part of
“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that true leadership in the city
News release Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley is inviting the community to be part of the nationwide kickoff celebration that brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, the local chapter announced
News release On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and local nonprofit, Bridge to Home, for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and
News release The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting entries for two sculptural pieces for its temporary public art program. Selected works will be installed on concrete pads along the city’s trail system for a
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s too much
News release The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, is planned as a celebration of health, community and giving back. For the first time, Students Off and Running, which empowers local youth
Guide Dogs of America’s Santa Clarita Valley puppy raisers boarded the trolley for the city of Santa Clarita’s holiday light tour this past holiday season. The holiday adventure helps the puppies
La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition. This long-standing tradition, led by Alex Suarez and Alex Dunwoody, is the grand finale of the eighth-grade physical education dance module. It brought 14 student pairs to
News release Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026-27 Association of California Water Agencies Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by ACWA in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Applications are now being accepted through March 1. The annual scholarship was established in honor
Question: Robert, I am a Canyon Country resident. We installed a wood floor about two years ago and until recently all has been fine. Most recently there are about six planks
Time surely seems to be accelerating. It feels like 20 minutes ago we were greeting the new year of 2025. Well. Add another digit onto the 21st century. We’ve a most interesting trek ahead, o
Being first-time parents, the last thing Janell Scott (Moeller) and Weston Scott expected was to not only have their daughter born on Jan. 1, but also for her to be the first
Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer
As we usher in a new year, I want to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy 2026. There’s something special about the end of the year, when we reflect on
A local nonprofit organization is seeking donations and volunteers to help rebuild animal enclosures destroyed during the recent rainstorm that hit the Santa Clarita Valley last week. Press Paws Ranch Retreat, an animal