A set of new and revised board policies and administrative regulations in relation to mental health, immigration enforcement, administering medication and monitoring health conditions and suicide prevention, among others, were approved during Monday’s William S. Hart
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station met with residents during “Cinnabon with a Cop” at Valencia Town Center on Tuesday. Community members could ask questions, share concerns or
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, recently honored local students from across the 40th Assembly District at her Young Community Leader Awards Gala, celebrating students who have demonstrated leadership, service, resilience, compassion,
Attendees pulled out their Christmas attire a bit earlier than usual for the city of Santa Clarita’s Senses: Christmas in July in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Replacing snow with
News release As the new school season approaches, local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is looking for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system. “Allies provide invaluable
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry announced that Albertsons Companies has donated approximately 50,000 pounds of food — 25 pallets of essential pantry staples — to help provide nutritious food to local families, seniors, students, veterans, and individuals experiencing food insecurity throughout the SCV. The donation includes a variety of shelf-stable items, including peanut
News release Child & Family Center is scheduled Aug. 7 to host its annual Board Installation and Community Awards Dinner: Celebration of Leadership & Community Impact. The event is scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the
By Mayor Laurene Weste Writer and farmer Wendell Berry once wrote, “A good community insures itself by trust, by good faith and good will, by mutual help.” That spirit is
Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech-savvy. How does Medicare cover
The RISE SCV Foundation held its fourth annual “Lemonade for Foster-Aid” over the weekend to raise money and awareness for local children in foster care, with stands scattered across the Santa Clarita Valley offering
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative announced a leadership transition as Board Chair Philip Solomon concluded his tenure on June 30 and Cesar Torres assumed the role effective July 1. Since its founding, SCVSC has
Adeline Barajas, a 3-year-old Santa Clarita resident, was having a normal evening with her mother, Lynn Borneman, on July 13. However, things took a turn when a Southern Pacific rattlesnake bit Adeline’s left hand while she was grabbing an Amazon package
Dozens of people, some of them waiting overnight, were drawn to the entrance of Sam’s Club in Canyon Country after new Pokémon card sets dropped on Tuesday morning. The new set, called “Pokémon Trading
News release College of the Canyons’ Veteran Upward Bound Program is partnering with the producers of the acclaimed documentary “Brothers After War” to host a free community event designed to support veterans,
William Sheehan has been battling B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 2024. Now in complete remission, Sheehan and his medical team at UCLA are taking preventative measures as Sheehan undergoes a stem cell transplant. Sheehan’s main symptom,
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the first case of West Nile virus infection for the 2026 season in a Los Angeles County resident, said a news release
News release The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, the organization announced in a news release. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay, the release said. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood. A steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Currently, Red Cross distributions to hospitals are nearly 3,500 units higher per week than expected at a time when hospitals often see higher demand for blood products during the height of trauma season, the release said. On top of that, busy schedules and the seasonal loss of school blood drives are driving the decline which could put patient care at risk if not reversed. To book an appointment to give blood, you can use the Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you, all who come to give by July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees). Additional details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/July. “A readily available blood supply serves as the backbone of modern medicine. Without it, lifesaving treatments and critical access points to care are not possible,” Dr. Courtney Lawrence, medical director for the Red Cross, said in the release. “Emergency departments, operating rooms, and labor and delivery units can’t support patients with the most urgent needs, and cancer patients must wait. We’re asking donors to give now before doctors are forced to make those difficult decisions.” According to the release, upcoming blood donation opportunities in the Santa Clarita Valley include: • July 21: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road. • July 22: 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Santa Clarita Old
News release State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, hosted a health advisory committee meeting last week at St. Mary’s Hospital in San Bernardino County High Desert, bringing together frontline medical professionals, health care administrators, and local stakeholders from across
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting residents to make room for a new furry family member during Pet Adoption Week, taking through Saturday. While Pet Adoption Week is
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering multiple free events and activities this summer. There are a variety of new, free and low-cost programs for youth and families, ranging from sports clinics and nature exploration programs to aquatics and overnight camping at the park, said a news release from L.A. County Parks. “We’re excited to be able to offer so much great recreational opportunities this summer, for youth, seniors,