Residents narrowly escape Canyon Country house fire
July 18, 2025
A house fire broke out Friday afternoon in the 16000 block of Sierra Hills Street in Canyon Country, engulfing the home in thick black smoke and sending its residents and
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Community rallies for breast cancer fundraiser at Santa Clarita Lanes
July 17, 2025
Guests rolled in deep for the annual Strike Out Breast Cancer Tournament fundraiser held at the Santa Clarita Lanes on Saturday, aimed to raise funds to support the Susan G.
Golden Oak Adult School announces fall registration
July 17, 2025
News release Golden Oak Adult School announced that its fall 2025 semester will begin on Monday, Aug. 18, and online registration is now open for a wide array of courses designed
Rancho Camulos to host presentation on El Camino Real bells
July 17, 2025
News release Most will recognize the uniquely shaped bells hanging from their shepherd’s crook staffs that have dotted the highways of California since the dawn of the 20th century.
College Brief for July 17
July 17, 2025
Nwambuonwor named to Western Carolina University’s chancellor’s list Chibuzor Nwambuonwor, of Canyon Country, has been named to the Western Carolina University spring 2025 chancellor’s list. Nwambuonwor was among more than
Marsha McLean | From Fandoms to Festivals at Senses Block Party
July 17, 2025
There is nothing quite like a Thursday evening in Old Town Newhall. As the sun sets, Main Street comes alive with twinkling lights stretching overhead, lively music filling the air,
Four local Young Marines complete NASA camp
July 16, 2025
Four teens from the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines completed the Mach II Aviation Challenge in June at NASA’s United States Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. According to
Dodgers camp in SCV hits it out of the park
July 16, 2025
A batter came up to the plate and one of the infielders shouted for his teammates in the outfield to back up. He made the right call, as the batter
CRY America launches youth chapter
July 16, 2025
News release The Los Angeles chapter of Child Rights and You has announced the launch of the CRY America Los Angeles Youth Chapter, led by high school students to broaden
Photos: Celebrate series ‘Colombia’
July 15, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita highlighted the country of Columbia during its Celebrate series event on Friday evening at the Canyon Country Community Center. Guests were met with live Spanish
Two of a kind: West Ranch pair earn all-CIF lacrosse honors
July 15, 2025
For the first time, West Ranch is celebrating two lacrosse players who were recognized with the CIF Southern Section Division 2 all-CIF postseason honors. Lauren Lamb, 17, who is an
Photos: Walkie Talkie Group tours SCV Sheriff’s Station
July 15, 2025
Twenty members of the Walkie Talkie Communications team from Friendly Valley — an over-55 community in Newhall — took a tour of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The Walkie
It’s official: Hart Park becomes city’s 40th park
July 14, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita announced the official opening of its 40th park on Monday, as William S. Hart Park is now under full city ownership and open to
The Time Ranger | The Fabled Mint Canyon $10 Piano Fee Feud
July 12, 2025
Well. Somehow, here we are, summer. Belly of the Beast. Hope you don’t mind. I’ve installed personal equestrian misters to spray a gentle ghosting of refreshing water over us as
Robert Lamoureux | Questions on clover as a yard option
July 12, 2025
Question: I know you are very knowledgeable on construction and many home projects, from reading your articles for the past year. Do you also have landscaping experience? Hopefully you can
The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships
July 10, 2025
Skaters from states throughout the West glided and gathered at The Cube recently to compete in the Western States Regional Speed Skating Championships. With 30 skaters qualifying, including three of
Residents gather for suicide prevention forum
July 10, 2025
In the United States, over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023, with one death occurring every 11 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To combat
SCV 10‑year‑old turns yo‑yo obsession into national title
July 10, 2025
News release Ten‑year‑old Geo Gan first picked up a souvenir wooden yo‑yo on a family trip to Niagara Falls during the April 2024 solar eclipse. Just 14 months later, on June
College Briefs for July 10
July 10, 2025
2 local students complete capstone projects at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Almost 1,200 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed a senior capstone thesis that is required of all graduating seniors
Jason Gibbs | Celebrating 35 years of music under the stars with Concerts in the Park
July 10, 2025
There are summer traditions, and then there are Santa Clarita summer legends. For 35 years now, families, friends, neighbors and music lovers alike have gathered under the open skies of