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Swing and blues performed by the Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats band filled the air of the Valencia Marketplace on Friday evening for its’ “Summer Concerts” series. Dozens

Swing and blues performed by the Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats band filled the air of the Valencia Marketplace on Friday evening for its’ “Summer Concerts” series. Dozens

Big surprise? It’s hotter than heck. Top of the mid-July Sunday morn to you, amigos, amigo-ettes, amoebas and amoeba-ettes (the last two being sort-of Spanish for cute little wiggly friends). I vote we skip

Question: I bought a home that I knew had a smoke smell but figured I could paint and make it go away. I painted the bedroom first, hoping to be able to move in and continue on over time. Unfortunately, the bedroom still is holding the smoke smell and now I’m at a loss. I already removed the carpet and padding, and am not sure what to do. Any ideas? — Chuck P. Answer: Chuck, there is a primer that is needed and, in my experience, is the only way to clear the air. Kilz is the brand and you can use the Restoration or original — both should do the trick. Fully cover all painted surfaces with this, then follow up with fresh paint. Once this is done, if there is still a smell, check the insulation in the attic. It could be old and holding the smell also. That is an expensive fix, but keep it in mind if you continue having the problem. Best of luck — reach back out if you need additional help. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate

The city of Santa Clarita’s Celebrate series highlighted the county of Argentina last Friday, a week ahead of the FIFA World Cup final scheduled for Sunday where they will play

News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is inviting Santa Clarita Valley residents to enjoy a summer of free family entertainment as the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation

Canyon Country student named to UCO honor roll Canyon Country resident Madison Martinez has been named to the University of Central Oklahoma president’s honor roll for the fall 2025 semester,

By Councilwoman Marsha McLean As summer settles into full swing and we enjoy all that our beautiful valley has to offer, it is important not to lose sight of some

News release Finally Family Homes invites the Santa Clarita Valley community to “a fun and meaningful evening” at its Summertime Bingo Bash fundraiser, scheduled 7 p.m. Saturday at The Oasis Resource Center, 23120 Lyons Ave., Suite No. 19, Newhall. Guests ages 16 and

News release First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting a grief and loss recovery group this weekend, free to community members. This weekend group runs 6-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the church’s campus in Newhall, near the DMV office. Below are some common questions and answers about this program, called the Grief Recovery Method, according

Dear Savvy Senior, I had a living will/advance directive prepared about 10 years ago documenting my end-of-life medical wishes, but I’ve read that these documents are often ignored. What can you tell

Question: Hello, Robert. I’ve never written in but have used your advice on several occasions, saving quite a bit of money by executing tasks on my own. Thanks for the help! I’m wondering, is there a homeowner fix for an air conditioning compressor that is making noise above and beyond what it usually sounds like? This just started a couple days ago, and I want to know if I can do something on my own in this case, also. Any guidance you have, I’d like to hear. Thanks a million. — Richard K. Answer: Richard, this is not something that even I, as a contractor, attempt to mess with. If the compressor is making noise, get a licensed and insured AC contractor out there ASAP, for an inspection. As the temperatures continue to be high, those contractors tend to be stretched thin. I’d arrange sooner rather than later to have one out, and I’d also recommend shutting down the unit, on the chance that a repair could be made. Potentially, if the issue is severe, continuing to use it could ruin it. Higher temps of course make it uncomfortable to not cool the home, but it could possibly save thousands of dollars if the unit is repairable. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate

Top of the Signal Saturday morning to you, dear saddlepals. A most excellent adventure ahead have we, what with giant bears, an unusual shooting (and reason because) of a Highway Patrolman and Fourth of

Approximately 56 students at Highlands Elementary School recently completed the school’s first Dual Language Immersion Program, in which students develop literacy skills and learn academic content in both Spanish and English to promote linguistic

News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting an “Etch & Catch” event, offering free

News release The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of the third annual Animal Care Grant Program. This initiative offers direct financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that serve the city’s animal population. The City Council has allocated $50,000 annually to support the Animal Care Grant

Local students named to dean’s list at Biola University Approximately 1,700 students were named to the Biola University Dean’s List in fall 2025. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to

The exceptional quality of life enjoyed in Santa Clarita today is not an accident. The beautiful neighborhoods, thriving businesses, parks, trails and schools we enjoy today are the result of decades of

News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is actively recruiting for the next L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Explorer Academy. The Explorer Program provides young adults ages 14-19 with hands-on exposure to law

News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything” event recognizing 29 local youth for education milestones, as well as appreciating the over 100 volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa

News release Santa Clarita trailblazers gathered to share history during the “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita” meet-and-greet in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The event, held at Meet@Metro on Prima Way, featured presentations from civic leaders who shared how