The Savvy Senior | How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen
December 11, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my
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Older Americans exploited to the tune of billions of dollars, federal agencies warn
December 10, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Multiple regulatory agencies have urged American financial institutions to implement strict measures to ensure the protection of older adults in light of the increasing number of
Valencia Community Center opens with a splash
December 9, 2024
Staff members from the city of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, L.A. County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol competed in a belly flop competition at the opening
Remembrance program shines a light for children who died too young
December 9, 2024
She said she could only read the words to “Beside Me Always” at her son’s funeral 32 years ago. She wrote the song about her child. At the time, however,
Nature meets holiday spirit: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
December 9, 2024
People at the Placerita Canyon Nature this past weekend were in the holiday spirit as they created their own customized holiday wreaths, centerpieces, and ornaments using an assortment of natural
Study: US life expectancy ranking will drop to 66th by 2050
December 9, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The United States is set to fall in worldwide life expectancy ranking by mid-century, with widespread obesity adversely impacting people’s health, according to a recent study.
Area film historian and archivist shares history, stories of Hollywood
December 9, 2024
Film historian, author and archivist Marc Wanamaker said he brought actor Robert Downey Jr. out to Fillmore during the making of the 1992 film “Chaplin.” Downey Jr. is said to
Longtime resident hits 90 — with a few bumps along the way
December 8, 2024
Longtime Newhall resident Don Hoffman celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday afternoon at the Don Redding Museum in Newhall. Hoffman, a member of the Burbank Road Kings since 1955 and
17th annual Literacy Festival gives attendees a sugar rush
December 7, 2024
Imagine an event so sweet, you would hardly believe it’s nonfiction. During The Santa Clarita Public Library’s 17th annual Family Literacy Festival, families and children entered a real-life Candy Land
Kirk Cameron talks new faith-based children’s TV show ‘Adventures With Iggy and Mr. Kirk’
December 7, 2024
By Audrey Enjoli Contributing Writer Kirk Cameron is on a mission to transform the landscape of children’s entertainment with the launch of a new live-action television show that encompasses traditional values.
Holiday magic at The Cube: Tree lighting ceremony brings in large crowd
December 7, 2024
The Cube was packed with people on Friday night, but not for a hockey game or figure skating performance. Dozens of people filled the first and second floor of the
The Time Ranger | The SCV’s Forgotten Link to Catalina Island
December 7, 2024
Beautiful first weekend in December here in the riparian Santa Clarita. Perfect light blue skies, dotted with fluffy clouds, cool not cold. What a treat for all the blessings, from
Robert Lamoureux | Stoking up some chimney advice
December 7, 2024
Question: Robert, I live in an older part of Saugus, in a home that has a failed chimney. I’ve had many contractors out and all agree that this is a
Faces of the SCV: Local man gives families sports memories he never had
December 6, 2024
He has no photographs of himself playing sports as a kid. That’s one reason why Canyon Country resident Anthony Marrow might go to about 10 games a week — basketball
Sierra Vista Jr. High hosting a toy drive
December 5, 2024
Sierra Vista Junior High School is hosting a virtual toy drive until Dec. 13 to help students and families in need. Julia Murray, a social work intern and wellness coordinator,
City announces Holiday Light Tour
December 5, 2024
News release Santa Clarita Transit is scheduled to host its annual Holiday Light Tour on the weekend of Dec. 13-15. “This festive and family-friendly journey showcases some of the
Hart Park staff mourn deaths of beloved horse and bison
December 5, 2024
The L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department announced the deaths of “Monty,” a 36-year-old horse, and “Bertha,” a female 36-year-old bison in the care of William S. Hart Regional Park.
College Briefs for Dec. 5
December 5, 2024
Local student named to University of Wyoming dean’s freshman honor roll Cole Erik Howard, of Canyon Country, was listed on the University of Wyoming spring semester academic dean’s and dean’s
Marsha McLean | Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Comes to Life at The Cube
December 5, 2024
The holidays are here, sparking feelings of joy, magic and closeness as we spend time with the ones we love — and what better way to create lasting memories with
Race to the top
December 4, 2024
First responders compete in 2nd annual Sky Tower challenge Racers from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, L.A. County Fire Department, city of Santa Clarita, Loan Depot and California Highway