Photos: Community hike and self defense
February 12, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita hosted a community hike at Central Park on Saturday, and dozens of attendees were able to experience a self defense class from professionals with the
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ACS to host Survivor & Caregiver Celebration Dinner
February 12, 2025
News release The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley invites cancer survivors and their caregivers to the 2025 Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner, which celebrates their
COC Foundation to honor Lauffer with 2025 Silver Spur Award
February 12, 2025
News release The College of the Canyons Foundation has named Marlee Means Lauffer as the recipient of the 2025 Silver Spur Community Service Award in recognition of her longtime support
Theater group to present ‘Astronaut Bootcamp’ for kids
February 12, 2025
News release Hope Theatre Arts, in partnership with Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, presents “Astronaut Bootcamp,” a free outer-space themed Storytime event for the whole family. “Blast off
The Savvy Senior | How to Choose and Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
February 12, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor
Castaic district accepting applications for Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship
February 11, 2025
News release The Castaic Union School District is accepting applications for the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship Program. “Jene Fielder was a vibrant lady who lived with gusto,” the district said
Photos: Hart High School Show Choir’s “Pop Show”
February 8, 2025
The Hart High School Show Choir held its annual winter concert titled “Pop Show” with special guest performances and dance numbers ahead of competition season on Friday in the Hart
Former Saugus High ‘strategy’ teacher and coach dies at 81
February 8, 2025
Former Saugus High School teacher and baseball coach Douglas Worley died on Jan. 13 at age 81. The community has been sharing their love on social media with memories, condolences
Robert Lamoureux | Proper prep crucial for an epoxy floor treatment
February 8, 2025
Question: Hi Robert, your article provides so much information for those of us trying to help ourselves, thank you for what you do. I’d like to try installing the epoxy
The Time Ranger | You May Now All Sing, ‘Happy Birthday!’
February 8, 2025
One of my great sins is enthusiasm, so sometimes it’s hard to measure my words. Having said that, let me assure you, this is one of the darn most interesting
Holocaust survivor performs music, reminds audience to never forget
February 7, 2025
When he was just a boy, Saul Dreier was pulled out of school and placed in Nazi labor camps, concentration camps and eventually one of Oskar Schindler’s factories. Dreier’s biggest
Faces of the SCV: Canyon Country woman champions community spirit
February 7, 2025
Last month, during those heavy windstorms, Canyon Country resident Rlynn Smith-Thomas said she had more power outages at her home than power. It was late in the afternoon on a
Applications available for Zonta’s Virginia Wrage Scholarship
February 6, 2025
News release Applications for the 2025 Virginia Wrage Memorial Scholarship are now available from the nonprofit Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, and the deadline to apply is April 2.
College Briefs for Feb. 6
February 6, 2025
Cooper named to fall dean’s list at Lawrence Technological University Lawrence Technological University has announced its dean’s list of top scholars for the fall 2024 semester. Among those on the
Medlin joining HMNH as VP, chief HR officer
February 5, 2025
News release Rian Medlin will join Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as vice president and chief human resources officer, the hospital announced in a news release. Medlin is replacing longtime
‘FestAbility’ coming to West Creek Park
February 5, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita announced that FestAbility, formerly known as the Free to Be Me Festival, is returning for its fourth year. The event, which celebrates Santa
Agua Dulce 3rd-graders connect with Eaton Fire responders
February 5, 2025
News release Third-graders from Alba Romero’s class at iLEAD Agua Dulce recently expressed their gratitude to the first responders who battled the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires in California.
Laurene Weste | Stepping Back into History at William S. Hart Park
February 5, 2025
As a longtime Santa Clarita resident, I believe one of our community’s most important responsibilities is the preservation of our rich history and beautiful open spaces. Located in the heart
Deadline Friday for Man & Woman of the Year nominations
February 4, 2025
News release Due to the recent disruption of normalcy in business operations because of confusion accompanying massive wildfires in Los Angeles County, the SCV Man & Woman of the Year
COC celebrates first year of Veterans Upward Bound grant
February 4, 2025
News release College of the Canyons has completed the first year of its five-year Veterans Upward Bound grant program. This transformative initiative aims to provide comprehensive support services to eligible