Planning your Fourth of July in the SCV
July 2, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 will offer a full day of events in the Santa Clarita Valley, from the annual parade in the morning to fireworks viewing parties in the evening,
Community Stories
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Santa Clarita native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship
July 2, 2025
By Ashley Craig Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON — Airman Matthew Mancillas, a native of Santa Clarita, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of independence
Western rhythms ride into Vasquez Rocks for music show and fundraiser
July 2, 2025
The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area plans to present the second annual “Celebration of Western Songs” 5:30-8 p.m. July 13 at Vasquez Rocks. According to a news release, the event is
Bill Miranda | Home is Where the Hart is This Fourth of July
July 2, 2025
By Mayor Bill Miranda As we prepare for the city’s Fourth of July Parade, we are reminded of the values that bind us together as a community and as a
The Savvy Senior | Who’s eligible for Social Security disability benefits?
July 2, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me
Local nonprofit races to rescue pets spooked by Fourth of July fireworks
July 1, 2025
Every Fourth of July since its founding, All Animal Search and Rescue of Santa Clarita receives reports of missing pets who seemingly run away from their homes due to the
SCE: Failed conductor causes power outage in Canyon Country
July 1, 2025
A power outage Tuesday morning in Canyon Country left about 2,200 Southern California Edison customers without power until about noon, said Edison spokesman Jeff Monford. According to at least one
Wigged-out fans take over comedy nights at bowling alley
July 1, 2025
If you were at Santa Clarita Lanes in Saugus last Wednesday, you might’ve noticed a relatively large number of middle-aged women with red curly hair, wearing colorful house dresses. You
Shakespeare Festival hosts memorial, launches scholarship in memory of founding member
July 1, 2025
News release Santa Clarita Shakespeare is scheduled July 13 to host a memorial for Brent Christensen, one of the local acting company’s founding members, who died last month. The theater
City accepting name submissions for Youth Grove
June 30, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting names for the Youth Grove in Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road). This project honors Santa Clarita youth, aged
Volunteers and city make ‘mulch’ ado about beautification
June 28, 2025
Volunteers took part in a one-day cleanup event Saturday morning in Valencia to beautify their community, pick up community service hours and even have some fun. The city of Santa
Robert Lamoureux | Is there backlash from a self-stick backsplash?
June 28, 2025
Question: Hello there Robert, Wayne here. You may have covered this topic over the years but I am unable to find anything online, so asking now before we embark on
The Time Ranger | An All-Time Typo and Magic Mountain Melees
June 28, 2025
Top of June’s last Saturday morning to you, dear saddlepals. I’d step into the entryway, but I’ve got the spurs on and, no offense, I’d rather not leave those thousands
Faces of the SCV: One woman shows healing happens side by side
June 27, 2025
She said she understands pain. That’s partly how she can be so supportive of her husband, a Vietnam veteran who’s experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, and why she’s also so supportive
SCV Chamber welcomes 100+ businesses to Business Expo
June 27, 2025
Whether it was selling products or services, networking with new people, or even just simply selling a vision, this year’s Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo provided more
Olive Branch launches theater workshop for seniors
June 26, 2025
News release Olive Branch Theatricals announced it is launching The Encore Society’s “Guys & Dolls” workshop, a seniors-only musical theater program. This initiative, designed for participants ages 55 and
‘River of Lights’ experience shines a spotlight on water’s journey
June 26, 2025
The lights, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said, will tell the story of water flowing like a river, evaporating into the clouds and storming down once more. The city of
Local students compete at national speech and debate tournament
June 26, 2025
She had no prepared speech. Valencia 16-year-old Ava DiNapoli was given three prompts and just two minutes to compose her thoughts. She chose to speak about nepotism. She had five
Theater fundraiser benefits Eaton Fire victims
June 26, 2025
News release Dig Deep Theatre and Santa Clarita Shakespeare presented an evening of monologues and songs to a packed house at The Main recently, with all proceeds benefiting the Eaton
College Briefs for June 26
June 26, 2025
Martinez graduates from University of Saint Mary The University of Saint Mary celebrated the close of another academic year and the achievements of the class of 2025 during a commencement