The Savvy Senior | Which Cell Phones Are Best for Seniors?
April 3, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-year-old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her
Community Stories
Community Stories
COC’s Spring Star Party to return April 12
April 2, 2024
News release The College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will host its spring 2024 Star Party, a part of its Science Talks series, featuring a presentation by the engineer
Zonta workshop to focus on coping skills
April 2, 2024
News release Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a free workshop April 20 designed to help participants navigate difficult situations by learning coping skills and build resilience to
Library to present ‘Santa Clarita’s Heroes of 1850’
April 2, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting local history buffs and adventure lovers to a free presentation, “Santa Clarita’s Heroes of 1850,” featuring graphic novelist Deborah Fox, author
Senior Center preps for Celebrity Waiter fundraiser
April 1, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is preparing for its annual fundraising event, Celebrity Waiter, with the theme “California Dreamin’” on Saturday, April 27, at the Senior Center
COC to host Michele Jenkins Team Room dedication ceremony
April 1, 2024
News release The College of the Canyons Athletic Department will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room in honor of the longtime board member and
The Time Ranger | Remembering, Jean, a Non-Famous Santa Claritan
March 30, 2024
Small confession? I’ve been simply humbled over how beautiful Santa Clarita has been through late winter and early spring. What’s ahead? Everything from Santa Clarita Valley mastodons to an amazing
Ask the Motor Cop | ‘Can I get a DUI on my bicycle?’
March 30, 2024
Question: Jerry, my name is Paul and I am a bicycle rider. I seem to get confused about the rules on riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Is there a
Robert Lamoureux | A solution for the mystery film on new bathroom tile
March 30, 2024
Question: Robert, we have a bathroom remodel that is less than a year old. All tile was purchased at (a big box store) and were some of the higher-end tiles.
Uniquely Abled Academy celebrates robotics grads
March 29, 2024
News release The Uniquely Abled Academy at College of the Canyons hosted a graduation ceremony last week for nine students who have completed the UAA’s pilot robotics training program. The
City to host Skyline Ranch Park ribbon-cutting April 6
March 28, 2024
News release Get ready for the grand opening of the 38th park in the city of Santa Clarita Residents are invited to join members of the Santa Clarita City
City’s Eggstravaganza moves inside to take shell-ter from rain
March 28, 2024
News release Due to the projected rain forecast, the city of Santa Clarita’s Eggstravaganza will now be held indoors at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, beginning promptly
College Briefs for March 28
March 28, 2024
Local student named to Washington College’s fall 2023 dean’s list Lucy Verlaque, of Valencia, was named to Washington College’s fall 2023 dean’s list. In order to earn this academic honor,
Bill Miranda | Splash into spring fun at the Aquatic Center
March 28, 2024
As a family-focused community, fun and unique events for our residents are what we do best. Whether it’s thousands of people at our Concerts in the Park series or hiking
City, nonprofits commemorate International Women’s Day
March 27, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day, noting that it “is a call to action for accelerating women’s equality — a day to
Santa Clarita Sister Cities hosts Matsudo, Japan
March 27, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, recently hosted Matsudo, Japan, through a youth delegation. The city of Santa Clarita, Santa
Master Chorale to host ‘Cabaret & Cabernet’ fundraiser
March 27, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Master Chorale is inviting the community to an evening of wine, dinner and song at its annual Cabaret & Cabernet benefit “Let the Sunshine In,”
Photos: Dragon Boat Easter EggStravaganza
March 27, 2024
Team Dragon Eyes, a local dragon boat team with approximately a decade of experience, hosted the 7th Annual Dragon Boat Easter EggStravaganza and BBQ at the Castaic Lake Recreation Area
The Savvy Senior | Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
March 27, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I
Photos: A hike and a mural
March 26, 2024
City of Santa Clarita staff led a community hike at Central Park on March 15 that culminated with a mural-painting activity. Each month this spring, city of Santa Clarita staff