Magician says his new one-man show is not just fun and games
February 4, 2025
As a boy, he played board games and games in the street with his friends. Sure, he had an Atari 2600 home videogame system like so many kids his age.
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Scouting for adventure: Troop 583 hosts a day outdoors
February 4, 2025
Keenan Loftfield woke up Saturday morning with plans to participate in some outdoor activity that would help him make an informed decision. It wasn’t a college or career decision. The
County to host Black History Month events in February
February 3, 2025
Los Angeles County is observing Black History Month with a series of celebrations and events at county parks, including three in the Santa Clarita Valley. According to a county
Holocaust survivor to perform music Wednesday in Newhall
February 3, 2025
Saul Dreier, the sole Holocaust survivor of his family, is scheduled to play his “Survival Through Song” show on Wednesday at the Newhall Family Theatre on Walnut Street in Newhall.
Evacuated animals return to Castaic shelter over weekend
February 3, 2025
The Castaic Animal Care Center is back up and running after animals that were evacuated to the Lancaster shelter due to the Hughes Fire last month returned to Castaic on
City hosts discussion on youth substance abuse
February 1, 2025
Parenting for Prevention, a community conversation hosted by the city Monday at Golden Valley High School, tackled the topic of drug and alcohol use, a prevalent issue among communities including
The Time Ranger | When W.C. Fields Lived in Newhall
February 1, 2025
It’s simply amazing how fast the month of January disappears. Here we are, last Saturday of 2025. Good thing for us we have the luxury of time travel. This fine
Robert Lamoureux | Can floor tile be a backsplash solution?
February 1, 2025
Question: Robert, I have a question regarding a backsplash for our kitchen. We’ve looked and looked and cannot decide on anything currently available that is designed for this purpose. We
Faces of the SCV: Local pastor a spiritual connection for Sheriff’s Department
January 31, 2025
In high school, he knew he was going to be a pastor because his report cards indicated he talked too much in class. His teachers even said he gabbed like
American Cancer Society celebrates 40 years of Relay for Life
January 30, 2025
News release “Decades of Hope” is the theme for the American Cancer Society’s 27th annual Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley, to be held on May 3 at Central
Poker run for fire victims to tour Green Valley, Elizabeth Lake areas
January 30, 2025
News release Riders, businesses, and community members are planning to gather Sunday for the Rally to Save LA: Poker Run & Community Fundraiser, an event dedicated to raising funds for wildfire victims,
College Briefs for Jan. 30
January 30, 2025
Local student graduates from Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University, in Hays, Kansas, recognized approximately 1,014 graduates during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14, including
Patsy Ayala | From ‘Yes’ to ‘I Do’ at The Big I Do 2025
January 30, 2025
“Marriage is one of the most important forms of human interaction, a space where both partners grow, evolve, and meet in the process.” – Virginia Woolf Romantic, unforgettable and community-driven
Senior Center announces 2025 Celebrity Waiter dinner
January 29, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Celebrity Waiter dinner is scheduled to be held April 26, celebrating the theme, “Broadway Lights,” event co-chairs Jackie Hartmann and Sharlene Johnson
‘Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award’ applications available
January 29, 2025
News release Applications for the 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley The applications are available by visiting
Family Promise welcomes Carmen Garcia as new executive director
January 29, 2025
News release Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley announced Carmen Garcia is its new executive director, effective Monday, Jan. 27. “With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and
Homeless count rescheduled for Feb. 18
January 29, 2025
News release The 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count has officially been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to a news release from the city of Santa Clarita. This
Rotary to host SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off
January 29, 2025
News release The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley is looking for chili cookers to enter their favorite creations in its 12th annual Charity Chili Cook-off, scheduled to be held
The Savvy Senior | How Seniors Can Get Help Lowering Their Grocery Bills
January 29, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last
Animals evacuated from Castaic shelter might return next week
January 28, 2025
The animals from the Castaic Animal Care Center that were evacuated to the Lancaster shelter due to the Hughes Fire last week might be returning soon, shelter officials said. According