An Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps team with one Valencia High School junior and three Academy of the Canyons juniors has advanced to the 2026 JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Championship at The Catholic University of
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” — John F. Kennedy I always encourage our community to get involved, try something new and take advantage of all that our city has to offer. In
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, joined city leaders Wednesday to announce that Santa Clarita is receiving over $1 million in federal funding to improve pedestrian safety and traffic circulation. The $1.2 million check was presented on the corner of Valencia Boulevard and
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer South Africa’s health ministry has said that tests indicated the Andes strain, a rare form of hantavirus that can spread between humans, was found in two passengers aboard the MV Hondius.
News release Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita are scheduled to host an enlistee recognition ceremony on May 16 to honor the class of 2026 high
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, supporting the center’s Meals on Wheels program and food pantry. Funded through
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, along with the superintendents from the local elementary school and high school districts, invites the community to help honor the 2025-26 Teachers of the Yeat on
Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes
Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins is on a leave of absence until her retirement date, the governing board announced out of closed session during Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting. It was announced by governing board President
Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports. Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,
The city of Santa Clarita hosted a screening of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” to celebrate Star Wars Day at Central Park on Monday evening. The crowd was filled with Princess
The city of Santa Clarita has a place for everyone – and that could not have been truer than at the city’s fifth annual “FestAbility,” celebrating people of all ages with disabilities at West Creek Park in Valencia on
At the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center’s Water Safety Day, many of the kids who attended were so young, they didn’t yet know how to swim — and organizers say that early start is what makes it so important. Recreation Coordinator Jacob Acosta
Valencia High School junior Adrian So has received the “Phoenician Award” and a $2,000 prize for being the runner-up at the San Diego Youth Leadership Conference, hosted by Military Order of the World Wars. The
Wine, music, food and community were just some of the main ingredients for a fun-filled afternoon at the Child & Family Center’s 37th annual “Taste of the Town” fundraiser. With a crowd of over 1,000 attendees over the age of 21, about
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official has left the agency for a second time, and his deputy has been promoted to the vacant position.
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that more cases of measles will likely occur in the next few months. “With continued measles transmission in areas
When the booths went up at Relay for Life Saturday, most of Santa Clarita’s Relay community knew the drill. Saturday marked the 28th Relay for Life of Santa Clarita, and this year, with one
This year’s Man and Woman of the Year winners may have been the most surprised two people of any attendee at the Hyatt Regency Valencia ballroom Friday. Scott Hoolahan and
The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall. There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of