Wilk reflects on decades of public service
December 20, 2024
Scott Wilk was reading the newspaper at 11 years old. His family would look back at those years and tease him, calling him the “regional Alex P. Keaton,” a reference
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Photos: Holiday Express Train
December 20, 2024
In partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, Metrolink hosted its Holiday Express Train, which gave passengers a holiday season experience with decorations, carolers, characters and festive surprises at the
Valencia Library closing for renovations
December 20, 2024
News release Renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch: The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Saturday through Jan. 1 for a flooring renovation
Smyth: ‘Serving was an honor’
December 19, 2024
He grew up with an older brother and older kids in the neighborhood. When playing sports, he had to fight to be picked for a team. Former Santa Clarita Mayor
Photos: ‘Nature’s Beauty’
December 19, 2024
Artist and musician Elizabeth Kim, a local woman born in Korea had her original artwork featured in an exhibit titled “Nature’s Beauty” with a reception open to the public providing
College Briefs for Dec. 19
December 19, 2024
Trixie Aguila graduates with master of science in nursing from Cedarville University Trixie Aguila, from Santa Clarita, graduated from Cedarville University in the spring of 2024 with a master of
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful for This Holiday Season?
December 19, 2024
“The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” – Anonymous Reflecting on this
Valencia student wins Voice of Democracy essay contest
December 18, 2024
News release Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 announced that Arundhathi Jathin, from Valencia High School, is the first-place applicant in the post’s “Voice of Democracy” essay competition, representing VFW
Photos: Cub Scouts visit seniors to spread holiday cheer
December 18, 2024
Cub Scouts from Pack 40 visited Oakmont Senior Living Center on Thursday, Dec. 12, to spread holiday cheer through caroling and quality time with the residents. The Scouts sang festive
Faith Community Church to host annual ‘Festividad’ celebration
December 18, 2024
News release Faith Community Church is inviting the community to the church campus on Saturday for its annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration. “Our church family always looks forward to hosting
Santa Clarita Artists Association installs 2025 board
December 18, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association hosted its annual holiday party on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the home of Mardilan and John Georgio, where members and guests gathered to
Map: SCV Holiday Lights
December 17, 2024
To view a larger version of the above map, go to datawrapper.dwcdn.net/4dPug/1/. To see photos and read more about some of these holiday light displays and the people behind them,
West Ranch Cross Country hosts inaugural 5k Run and Walk fundraiser
December 16, 2024
Over 100 people woke up early in the morning on Saturday to participate in the West Ranch Cross Country team’s inaugural community 5k Run and Walk titled “Home for the
Local skaters dazzle in ‘Frozen Ice Holiday’ show
December 16, 2024
The fourth annual Holiday Skate Show at The Cube wowed the audience with performances of “Frozen Ice Holiday,” based on the animated Walt Disney Studios film “Frozen,” this past weekend.
Louisiana reports its 1st probable bird flu case among humans
December 16, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Louisiana has detected the state’s “first presumptive positive human case” of bird flu infection and advises citizens to avoid contact with infected animals. The potentially flu-infected
Photos: Hello Kitty Truck Cafe visits Valencia Town Center
December 15, 2024
The Hello Kitty Truck Cafe made a stop at the Valencia Town Center during its tour and numerous fanatics stopped by to purchase merchandise and some sweet desserts on Saturday.
Barger hosts 28th annual Holiday Celebration for Foster Youth at Six Flags Magic Mountain
December 15, 2024
Going onto three decades of bringing foster youth to the “Thrill Capital of the World” for holiday festivities, Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger hosted the 28th annual
Young Newhall native’s startup tackles biggest challenge in AI
December 14, 2024
In a 7th-grade speech class, Cyril Gorlla was one of many students to speak about something he was passionate about. His classmates shared their favorite sports teams, movies and food.
Robert Lamoureux | Winter prep for homeowners
December 14, 2024
Several readers have asked in person what they should be doing to get ready for any rains we are due to have this season. Great questions, so I’ll cover several
The Time Ranger | When We Almost Hosted the World’s Fair
December 14, 2024
Smiling at all you saddlepals. In some, I see a smidge of stress. Beating against ears and souls, the insistent march of the imagined obligation of the holidays. What say