Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will
Local Young Marine Bailey Kehoe got the opportunity of a lifetime when she was chosen for the Great American History Adventure, a 10-day trip through the East Coast looking at historic locations, including stops during the Fourth of July
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 has been named one of the Top 10 All American Lodges in the nation for lodges with over 700 members — an
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A drug manufacturer is recalling more than 5,000 packages of a heart and blood-thinning medication due to purity concerns, according to the Food and Drug Administration. According to
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a measles case involving a person who was infectious while visiting at least one public location in Los
The Child & Family Center held its annual board installation and awards ceremony Friday evening at the organization’s headquarters, with local dignitaries in attendance as it kicked off a yearlong
Question: Hello Robert, love reading your articles, learning what I can. Looking for a suggestion here, hoping you have one. There is a small bedroom closet, which has the traditional older sliding doors on it. The problem is, the size opening that it has, is quite inconvenient. Is there any other door I can install with limited wood-working abilities, that I could use? Any ideas? — Joseph A. Answer: Joseph, there are many options, all of which you’d have to evaluate based on the wall this closet is on. The most popular in the last many years is the barn door style. If you have enough wall space, this can be one piece that slides off to the side, though you need the wall space to accommodate for it. The second and most likely to work would be a bi-fold-style door. All of these can be purchased through Amazon as well as big box stores, and install is not too difficult. I’d likely go with the bi-fold doors — they have more style options and, in my opinion, you can end up with a larger opening for the access you’re looking for. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing
Funny thing? Twenty years ago this week, this was the oddest Santa Clarita Valleyv August. Cold nights. Drizzly mornings. Beats any quadruple-digit egg evaporator. This morning we’ve interesting vistas ahead. There’s beginnings and endings, ghostly canyons and ancient graffiti. We’ll be saying howdy to crooks, firebugs, movie stars,
With students in the Santa Clarita Valley returning to school next week, families are preparing to gather the supplies needed for a successful school year. But with rising prices for everyday goods
News release The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday officially declared Los Angeles County a Purple Heart County, honoring all members of the United States armed forces who have been
News release College of the Canyons is scheduled to host Welcome Day on Friday, Aug. 14, providing new, prospective, and continuing students with an opportunity to explore the campus and prepare for
Summer is the perfect season to slow down, spend time with family and friends and enjoy everything our beautiful community has to offer. While traveling to a faraway destination is always exciting, some of
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the California Highway Patrol and Search & Rescue team members, in addition to other organizations, participated in National Night Out in conjunction with the
News release As families across the Santa Clarita Valley prepare for the new school year, parents can take a few simple steps to help their children start strong both academically
Attendees put on their boots and gathered for the fourth installment of the city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park series, featuring Gold Rush Country performing contemporary hits on
News release PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Second Lt. Philip Olivero, a native of Santa Clarita, is assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy warship participating
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has announced its partnership with NBCUniversal and Telemundo 52 for the 2026 Clear the Shelters campaign. Throughout the month of August,
News release The College of the Canyons Foundation is scheduled to host its annual “Swing for Student Success” Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 19, at Valencia Country Club, bringing together community leaders,
News release Bridge to Home announced that Dietra Clayton is the new executive director of the nonprofit homeless services organization. Clayton brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience advancing housing stability, behavioral health services, organizational growth and community partnerships, according to a news release from the nonprofit. Most recently, she served as managing executive director of The Sophia Way in Washington State, where she led efforts to expand services for women experiencing homelessness, strengthen organizational sustainability, and deepen partnerships across government, philanthropy, health care and the nonprofit sector, the release said. “Dietra has built her career around one simple but powerful belief — that everyone deserves hope, opportunity and the support to move from crisis to stability,” Bridge to Home Board President Laura Gallardo said in the release. “Her
News release The West Ranch High School music boosters are holding a mattress fundraiser sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, at West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd. For one day only, the