Community Stories

Hart district leaders named to new roles  

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved several administrative appointments for the upcoming school year.   “These veteran educators bring a wealth of district

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 3

Bautista receives Teamsters Scholarship Fund Award The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund announced the recipients of its Class of 2026 scholarship awards, which includes Stephanie Joy Bautista, of Valencia. 

LEAP Children’s museum hosts annual pop-up event  

A usually empty space in The Patios of the Valencia Town Center was transformed into a science haven for children last weekend for the LEAP Children’s Museum pop-up event with hands-on and engaging exhibits.   The event was

College briefs

College Briefs for Aug. 27

Shaner named to Columbia College dean’s list   Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean’s list, a

Bill Miranda City Council Message

Bill Miranda | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

“Unidos, somos más.” “Together, we are more.” — National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers  If there is one thing that defines the Hispanic community, it is family. Family is where

Walk of Western Stars survives Newhall fire 

One of Old Town Newhall’s distinctive qualities is its Walk of Western Stars — a sidewalk tribute akin to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.   In the aftermath of a structure fire that destroyed a block of local businesses and a theater, almost all the plaques closest to the blaze on

SCV Boys & Girls Club receives state, federal upgrade funds  

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club was presented with new funding from a pair of local elected officials last week, aimed at upgrading the club’s infrastructure and providing programming to help combat opioid abuse.   Rep. George Whitesides, D- Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo,