The Time Ranger | When Placerita Canyon Was a — Church???
May 17, 2025
So it was 40 years ago when we had one of the most memorable Santa Clarita Valley Dodger nights in history. A local girls high school softball pitcher faced the
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Faces of the SCV: Army staff sergeant mentors youth, builds better futures
May 16, 2025
When he’s off duty, United States Army Staff Sgt. Johnny Rodriguez of Santa Clarita volunteers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Vital Interventions and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) program. The
Brownies plant fire-resistant plants
May 16, 2025
After the Los Angeles wildfires in January, various communities have undertaken efforts to support those affected, while also implementing strategies to help prevent fires in the summer. Girl Scouts Brownie
Still soaring: Castaic WWII pilot celebrates 102nd birthday
May 15, 2025
Castaic resident and World War II fighter pilot Kenneth Placek turned 102 years old on Tuesday. He celebrated his birthday among a group of military veterans during a Coffee4Vets meeting
‘Being outside is the best thing ever’: Placerita Nature Center holds open house
May 15, 2025
Alex Nikolovski discovered the Placerita Canyon Nature Center during her college years, shortly after moving to the Santa Clarita Valley. Now, the local nature park has become a haven for
SCV set to honor fallen heroes in annual Memorial Day tribute
May 15, 2025
The annual Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, the
Rancho Camulos to present ‘Ghosts of California’
May 15, 2025
News release The Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark Museum is scheduled 1 p.m. May 24 to present a special screening of the documentary “Ghosts of California” as well as a
Whitesides announces winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition
May 15, 2025
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the 27th District, including two Santa Clarita Valley students. The following students
College Briefs for May 15
May 15, 2025
Hixon among MTSU fall 2024 graduates Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating the students who received their degrees at its fall 2024 commencement ceremonies, including Jake Hixon of Canyon Country,
Laurene Weste | Santa Clarita’s Decades-Long History with the Dodgers
May 15, 2025
“And when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, rest assured, once again it will be ‘time for Dodger baseball.’” — Vin Scully The Los Angeles Dodgers trace their
Finally Family Homes wins Aging Out Institute Flame Award
May 14, 2025
News release Finally Family Homes announced it has been selected as one of eight winners of the 2024 Aging Out Institute Awards Program, receiving the Flame Award and a $40,000
Verlaque among 6 students up for Washington College’s $74K Sophie Kerr Prize
May 14, 2025
News release Washington College, in Chestertown, Maryland, has named six students, including one from Santa Clarita, to its short list for the 2025 Sophie Kerr Prize, which is valued at
Canyon Coyotes 4-H Club honors Hauptman with Chris Carroll Award
May 14, 2025
By Dagon Sparks Canyon Coyotes 4-H Club Reporter The Canyon Coyotes recently presented Luc Hauptman with the Chris Carroll award for being an outstanding member. Chris Carroll was an ideal 4-H
SCVi students launch agriculture experiment with ISS
May 14, 2025
If you could send an experiment to the International Space Station, what experiment would you design? That’s the question Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School students are challenged with, through
Robert Lamoureux | Is the new walkway plan out in the cold?
May 10, 2025
Question: Robert, I’ve read your articles for years and always heeded advice given. I’ve moved from Santa Clarita — out of state, in fact. I am now in a climate
The Time Ranger | Hay Shysters, May Storms & Slim Pickens
May 10, 2025
Well. We could all use a little more beauty sleep. But nothing invigorates the soul like a ride into yesteryear on a noble steed. Or, you could settle for a
Faces of the SCV: WWII fighter pilot shares high-flying tales
May 9, 2025
He told his son, who set up the interview, that he didn’t think he had much to talk about. On May 13, Castaic resident Kenneth Placek will be 102 years
Agua Dulce motorbike racer featured in new documentary
May 9, 2025
Between Dec. 23, 2022, and Jan. 15, 2023, Agua Dulce motorbike racer Mason Klein competed in the Dakar Rally, a multi-day, cross-country race that takes place in Saudi Arabia. By
Jason Gibbs | Explore Five Countries at Celebrate!
May 8, 2025
Ready to embark on a global journey without leaving Santa Clarita? The city’s Celebrate event series is back with new countries to explore, featuring an immersive and exciting cultural celebration
LEAP Children’s Museum plans summer pop-up event
May 7, 2025
News release The LEAP Children’s Museum plans to host its second annual pop-up event this summer at the Valencia Town Center. The event is scheduled to run every Friday (except July