Riders recount collision that killed 2 horses
June 19, 2024
What started out as an early-evening trail ride on horseback ended tragically for Marcela De Vivo and her daughter Isabelle Andrew, 14, who are both recovering from the collision on
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County Public Health responds to privacy breach
June 19, 2024
News release Between Feb. 19 and Feb. 20, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health experienced a phishing attack in which a hacker was able to gain log-in credentials
Barger receives award for efforts to reduce light pollution in SCV
June 19, 2024
News release Rod L. Kaufman, chair of the light pollution committee of the Los Angeles Astronomical Association, recently presented a plaque of appreciation to county Supervisor Kathryn Barger at the
MADD presents Garcia with Legislative Hero Award
June 19, 2024
Members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving presented Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, with a Legislative Hero Award for his support in The HALT Act. According to the MADD website, “The
Zonta Club presents Young Women in Public Affairs Awards and Virigina Wrage Scholarships
June 19, 2024
News release Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley awarded $12,000 in scholarships and awards at its annual awards ceremony held May 8. Three young women were presented with Young Women
Valencia grad serving with Navy aviation training squadron
June 19, 2024
By Rick Burke Navy Office of Community Outreach Lt. Jg. Chandler Howe, a native of Santa Clarita, is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 35 where naval
Santa Clarita Library announces summer reading program
June 19, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Public Library has launched its Summer Reading Program, running through July 27. The program offers residents of all ages a variety of family-friendly activities,
The Savvy Senior | Dreading a Colonoscopy? There Are Alternatives
June 19, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested,
SCV student traveling to Latvia to participate in State Department language initiative
June 18, 2024
News release Alexander Black, of Santa Clarita, will study Russian this summer in Latvia on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship. NSLI‑Y, a program of the U.S.
Free tire collection event scheduled Saturday
June 18, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works have partnered to offer a free option for residents to dispose of their used tires.
Study: Energy drinks pose health risk to those with genetic heart conditions
June 18, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Consumption of energy drinks by people with genetic heart issues puts them at risk of cardiac events, according to a recent study. “Energy drinks potentially can
SCV NAACP celebrates Juneteenth
June 17, 2024
The Santa Clarita Valley NAACP chapter held a weekend of fun, games and entertainment in celebration of the federal recognized holiday, Juneteenth, aimed to educate the community about its historical
Santa Clarita Elks host Flag Day ceremony to educate youth
June 17, 2024
The Santa Clarita Valley Elks Lodge No. 2379 held a special ceremony and presentation on Friday evening for National Flag Day to educate the community and younger generations on the
Study: Drugs Like Ozempic Can Impact Taste Sensitivity in Obese Women
June 17, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The use of drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy by women suffering from obesity could end up altering their sensitivity to sweet taste, according to a
First responders pay their respects to fallen Palmdale firefighter
June 15, 2024
Local first responders paid their respects, following the line-of-duty death of Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious, as a procession transported the fallen firefighter through the Santa Clarita Valley past
Ask the Motor Cop | Can you circle back to the U-turn question?
June 15, 2024
Question: Hi Jerry, I enjoy reading your columns and I find them educational. The topics are a reminder of what I might have known in the past but have forgotten.
The Time Ranger | SCV Sasquatch Offered a Job Hauling Trash?
June 15, 2024
That orange orb menacingly rising in the east? That’s what we old-timers call, “the sun.” Some of you saddlepals might be hiding under blanket or pillow. Some of you may
Robert Lamoureux | What to do when a car is stuck in your toilet
June 15, 2024
Question: Hi Robert. I’m not sure if this is a new one or not, but I need an answer pretty quickly, please. We have a 2-year-old son, who just flushed
Newly restored 1943 sheriff’s Jeep to debut in Fourth of July parade
June 14, 2024
This particular 1943 Jeep was a former World War II logistics vehicle. It even worked during the land war in Japan. It returned to America after the war, and in
Valencia graduate is sworn into flight school
June 14, 2024
High school graduates often reach for the sky, and in the case of Noah Cervantes, that is his new trajectory. Graduating from Valencia High School in May, Cervantes was accepted