Robert Lamoureux | Sticker shock on water main replacement
August 31, 2024
Question: We recently discovered we have a galvanized pipe that is going to fail at any time. The line provides water for our landscaping in the front and back of
Community Stories
Community Stories
Faces of the SCV: Art teacher sees the big picture
August 30, 2024
If you saw the way people have responded to him in public, you’d think he was a star. And to many, he is. He’s a longtime area grade-school art teacher.
College Briefs for Aug. 29
August 29, 2024
2 local students named to SNHU dean’s list Southern New Hampshire University announced two local students were named to the winter 2024 dean’s list: Jade Johnson, of Valencia, and Hassan
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally!
August 29, 2024
“A river is more than an amenity; it is a treasure.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual
Santa Clarita Runners celebrate 40th Anniversary event with donation to high school teams
August 28, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Runners Club has continued a long-standing tradition of supporting local high school cross-country teams through its annual Independence Day Classic. This year’s event, which marked
City seeks volunteers for River Rally Cleanup
August 28, 2024
News release Volunteer registration is now open for the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. This year’s
Native SCV plants and those who fight for them
August 28, 2024
Along the Placerita Canyon Nature Center trail, bushes of light brown buckwheat plants populate the dirt and the smell of vinegar plants wafts through the air, attracting bees, butterflies and
Master Chorale to hold auditions for 25th anniversary season
August 28, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker is inviting singers to audition for the chorale’s upcoming 25th anniversary season. The season is planned
Valencia student recognized by National Society of High School Scholars
August 28, 2024
News release The National Society of High School Scholars announced that student Tiana N. Louie, of Valencia, has been selected to become a member of the organization. The society
OCD Awareness SCV Walk scheduled Oct. 19
August 28, 2024
News release After three years of hosting a grassroots-style event, which has quickly grown in attendance, OCD Awareness SCV announced that the 2024 event is now affiliated with OCD SoCal
Canyon Coyotes 4-H to host Project Parade
August 28, 2024
News release The Canyon Coyotes are inviting the community to its Project Parade, previously known as the new members meeting. “This is a perfect opportunity to check out what
Church to host talk on climate change displacement
August 28, 2024
News release First Presbyterian Church Newhall is sponsoring a talk by Frances Namoumou on the reasons people are being displacement by climate change. The event is scheduled 10 a.m. Saturday,
Applicants sought for 2024 SCV Water Academy
August 28, 2024
News release Enrollment is now open for the SCV Water Academy, an exclusive and complimentary educational experience exclusively for Santa Clarita Valley residents. The academy offers the opportunity to
The Savvy Senior | Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
August 28, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or
Photos: Gentle Barn celebrates 25th anniversary
August 27, 2024
Gentle Barn celebrated their 25th anniversary with vegan desserts and treats, auctions and dinner. Attendees were able to mingle and interact with some of the animal rescues, grab refreshments from
Comic Pam McGeary bringing comedy back to Santa Clarita Lanes
August 26, 2024
Comedy is back at the Santa Clarita Lanes. And Pam McGeary is back in comedy. “Pam McGeary’s Comedy Alley,” which just began over the summer, is a recurring comedy show
Photos: Latin Divas
August 26, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita held its final installation of the 2024 Concerts in the Park. Adelaide Pilar and her band paid tribute to Selena, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, and Celia
Empowering the youth through the art of Taekwondo
August 26, 2024
Nine-year-old Titus Hwang was overjoyed with his new trophy to add to his collection and showed it off to his friends and fellow competitors. “I’m going to put it with
From ‘The Black Palm Springs’ to Today: Val Verde set to celebrate 100 years
August 26, 2024
The unincorporated area of Val Verde, a few miles northwest of Six Flags Magic Mountain and 4 miles from Castaic Junction, has a population of approximately 2,800 residents and 900
The Time Ranger | Two Nudes for the Price of One
August 24, 2024
It’s a fine weekend morning to be up in the saddle — pals o’ SClarita lore and legend. What’s say we check out some vistas from yesteryear? Be real careful