College Briefs for May 1
May 1, 2025
Peretz selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities dean’s list Abigail Peretz, of Valencia, has been named to the 2024 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin
Community Stories
Community Stories
Marsha McLean | Celebrating Santa Clarita’s Special Needs Community at FestAbility
May 1, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita has long been a community that provides joy and comfort for our residents. That includes ensuring that individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to
SCV Boys & Girls Club receives $10K grant
April 30, 2025
News release The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 community health grant that will be used toward enhancing academic performance among local youth through
The Savvy Senior | Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
April 30, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off.
SCV Senior Center celebrates ‘Broadway Lights’
April 29, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center hosted its 2025 Celebrity Waiter dinner fundraiser at Bella Vida on Saturday night. The theme of the night was “Broadway Lights” and attendees wore
Former West Ranch student brings her high school musical to college
April 29, 2025
She put on her very own musical during her senior year at West Ranch High School. It was West Ranch’s last performance in 2020 before the school shut down due
COC Foundation hosts third annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
April 29, 2025
The College of the Canyons Foundation hosted its third annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sunday morning at COC’s Valencia campus. According to event chair Taylor Kellstrom, who was sporting a Los
Patey named Hart District Teacher of the Year
April 29, 2025
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that Nicholas Patey, Golden Valley High School math teacher, has been selected as the 2025/26 Hart District Teacher of
Annual St. Francis Dam lecture and tour continues to draw interest
April 28, 2025
Despite early morning rain, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society did its annual St. Francis Dam lecture and tour on Saturday. Attendees met at College of the Canyons in Valencia
Canyon Country library celebrates Dia de los Ninos/Libros
April 26, 2025
As rain poured down on Saturday morning, children and families dashed for cover, many of them heading toward the Jo Anne Darcy Library. After drying themselves off, many guests walked
The Time Ranger | Test Tube Babies & The Horse Theft Detail
April 26, 2025
Wakey-wakey, you SCV bunk-huggers. We’ve got thousands of trail riders to roust from the bunks. Let’s get moving so we’re all in the saddle by at least June. This morning,
City names street after one of Santa Clarita’s founders
April 25, 2025
His granddaughter said she wanted the street dedication to be received with the words of her late grandfather. She read aloud from his autobiography. The Louis E. Brathwaite street dedication
Faces of the SCV: Lieberman said ‘Yes I can’ to his two passions
April 25, 2025
Saugus resident Bret Lieberman wanted to find work in the music business or try to teach. He came to a crossroads after receiving his bachelor’s degree from California State University,
Triumph Foundation to host Wheelchair Sports Festival
April 25, 2025
News release Triumph Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, is hosting the 12th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival featuring 15 adaptive recreational sporting
City invites residents to ‘Pop Up and Play’
April 25, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita is bringing back its Pop Up and Play neighborhood series to the community, starting Monday. Twice a week, from April 28 to
L.A. County ends pet surrender appointments, raising shelter concerns
April 25, 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control announced that as of April 16, pet owners are no longer required to make appointments to surrender pets at any
Bill Miranda | A New Chapter Begins with Día de los Niños
April 24, 2025
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you anywhere.” – Albert Einstein In many Hispanic households, children aren’t just part of the family — they are
College Briefs for April 24
April 24, 2025
Casey named to Ohio University’s provost’s list Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions student Jeffrey Casey, of Newhall, has been named to Ohio’s fall 2024 provost’s list. At
Saugus resident receives award for 39 years of service with Red Cross
April 24, 2025
Sheila Brown, of Saugus, could not have seen this happening to her from a mile away. The American Red Cross hosted an awards ceremony for its volunteers to show appreciation
Former longtime fireworks shooter to return for city’s 4th of July show
April 24, 2025
After a more-than-20-year absence, Gene Taylor is coming back to run the community’s Fourth of July fireworks show this year — but only to help facilitate the passing of the