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.
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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
SCV School Food Services Agency offers summer meals
June 13, 2024
News release Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency announced that it is serving free meals to students under the Seamless Summer Option now through Aug. 2. All children 18
Oakmont of Valencia residents shine in Sarah McLachlan tour video
June 13, 2024
While people throughout the world enjoy ice cream on a hot summer day, not many can say that they were featured in a concert video eating ice cream in a
College Briefs for June 13
June 13, 2024
Local student named to dean’s list at Missouri State Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria
Marsha McLean | Dive into Water Safety
June 13, 2024
It is disturbing and unfortunate that children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning is the leading
Soroptimists to celebrate 50 years with laughs
June 12, 2024
News release Soroptimist International of Valencia is scheduled Aug. 2 to host “Laughs for a Cause,” a special event celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary benefiting its dream programs: Live Your
SCV Girl Scout troop raises awareness of ‘period poverty’
June 12, 2024
Red Ruby Equity, an initiative by Girl Scout Troop 242, is tackling period poverty in Santa Clarita one menstrual product at a time. According to one of the three fliers
Summertime Hoedown benefits Carousel Ranch
June 12, 2024
News release Over 175 women joined together on May 31 in supporting the inaugural Summertime Hoedown event, held at The Oaks Club at Valencia, to benefit Carousel Ranch. “We danced,
The Savvy Senior | Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
June 12, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, I understand that the Veterans Administration has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my elderly
25 years: Temple Beth Ami celebrates Rabbi Mark
June 10, 2024
Mark Blazer began his role as rabbi for the Temple Beth Ami community 25 years ago. When he took on the role, he was excited because it was a new