The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Bella Vida Meals on Wheels program received a donation Friday from Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, to support its ongoing efforts in providing hot meals to homebound seniors. Whitesides donated the salary
News release Local author, educator and yoga therapist Susan Chapman has released a new book, “Being: The Transformative Power of Practice (Being),” which the author describes as “a profound exploration of how a consistent, mindful yoga practice can awaken resilience,
News release The nonprofit Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. is expanding its partnership with Bridge to Home, providing enhanced health care services to residents and clients, the Dixon Health Center announced in a news release. Founded
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Owning a smartphone in childhood poses a significantly higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity, and depression among children, according to a Dec. 1 peer-reviewed study published in the journal “Pediatrics” from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from 10,588 children, collected from a National Institutes of Health study. The participants had a mean age of 12 years, and 63.6% owned a smartphone. The median
News release Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to present the district a $10,000 grant in honor its outstanding achievement, as all 15 schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer People with tattoos face a 29% higher risk of contracting an aggressive type of skin cancer than those without tattoos, according to a peer-reviewed study published on
By Michael Clements Contributing Writer From the fourth Thursday of November through Jan. 1, the 8.3% of Americans who deal with major depression must add to their daily challenges a new demand:
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley held its annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church in Saugus. Shoppers were met
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is not inclined to extend the Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, which are set to lapse on Dec. 31. Trump told
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed this season’s first report of an influenza-associated death in Los Angeles County. This death occurred in an
The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its last art gallery reception of the year last Saturday in Newhall. During the reception, SCAA members Ezra Turn and Justin Pool performed live
Runners wore a little more than just their go-to trainers and running gear for Bridge to Home’s second annual Turkey Trot on Saturday at The Paseo Club in Valencia. Amid
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer New York-based Food to Live is recalling organic moringa products due to the risk that the items may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, the company said in an
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump this week elaborated more on how he would deal with health care subsidies and the Affordable Care Act, suggesting an account for people where
News release The College of the Canyons Occupational Therapy Assistant program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, which allows the program
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration confirmed in several notices that a recall of a type of high blood pressure medication has been expanded due to the
News release The first cohort of the College of the Canyons clinical lab scientist program graduated on Oct. 24 at a special ceremony held at the college’s University Center. Launched
MarLee Perez began abusing alcohol and drugs as early as middle school in an attempt to cope with her depression and anxiety. The only person who knew she was using
News release Cezanne Youmazzo has been appointed general manager of Valencia’s Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club. Youmazzo has over 20 years of leadership experience in fitness and wellness management, member
Alfredo Reveles’ grandmother, Sebastiana Hortencia Rosales de Abarca, was 93 years old when she died earlier this year. She had 11 siblings, then had 14 children of her own, and