College Briefs for Feb. 1
February 1, 2024
3 local residents named to dean’s list at California State University, Stanislaus Stanislaus State congratulates more than 3,000 students who were named to the spring 2023 dean’s list. To qualify,
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Jason Gibbs | Love on the Horizon: Your Vote Matters!
February 1, 2024
I am thrilled to share some exciting news that hits close to the heart – a celebration of love like no other this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Steeped in romance, this
Zonta accepting applications for Virginia Wrage scholarships
January 31, 2024
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Foundation is offering Virginia Wrage Memorial Scholarships to help women, 40 or over, achieve independence following a life-altering event. Scholarships
Relay for Life to host survivor and caregiver dinner March 16
January 31, 2024
News release The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley is inviting cancer survivors and their caregivers in the community to a survivor and caregiver dinner
‘Dis-topia’ showcases the beauty in friendship
January 31, 2024
Robby Good and Matthew Deegan knew two things when they met at Placerita Junior High School in Good’s seventh and Deegan’s eighth grade year: They would continue to be friends
The Savvy Senior | How to Fight Back Against Age Discrimination
January 31, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got
Zonta accepting applications for Young Women in Public Affairs awards
January 30, 2024
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is offering Young Women in Public Affairs Awards to outstanding young women. Winning applicants who attend local high schools, colleges
COC to host information nights for prospective students
January 30, 2024
News release College of the Canyons will be hosting information nights on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and Thursday, March 14, at its Valencia and Canyon Country campuses, respectively, to assist
Land donation marks return of ancestral territory to Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
January 29, 2024
News release The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians announced the donation of more than 500 acres of historic ancestral land to the Tataviam Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization formed
Castaic district accepting applications for Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship
January 29, 2024
News release The Castaic Union School District is now accepting applications for the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship Program. “Jene Fielder was a vibrant lady who lived with gusto,” said a
Pour on the sweetness: Carousel Ranch hosts pancake and pajama party
January 29, 2024
Carousel Ranch hosted its 10th annual pancake breakfast with a Valentine’s Day theme to kickstart its month of fundraising and to further shed light on its enrichment programs and the
Rotary hosts 11th annual chili cookoff
January 28, 2024
The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted this year’s 11th annual Chili Cookoff on Friday evening at the SCV Senior Center. The competition had 20 local competitors hoping to
Robert Lamoureux | Homeowner spots a problem with shoddy concrete work
January 27, 2024
Question: Hi Robert. We hired a concrete contractor to do quite a bit of work for us – walkway and back patio. It has dried for over a couple weeks
The Time Ranger | When Acton Was Almost the State Capital
January 27, 2024
Well howdy dear Santa Clarita amigos, amigoettes and those who have to pay extra baggage charges for their pronouns. Nice to see all y’all. We’ve just a wonderful and scenic
Studio 7 Foundation holding 3rd annual Day of Remembrance to honor Pedro Roman
January 26, 2024
The Studio 7 Foundation will host its third annual PJR Day of Remembrance to honor those lost due to cancer, including former Valencia Viking Pedro “Javi” Roman, at Vincent Hill
A glistening example of hope
January 26, 2024
Wearing a Lakers jersey on Sunday that was given to her by her cardiologist, Dr. James Lee, and kidney transplant doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Veale, medical marvel and Laker of the
Beloved local cook dies, funds being raised for Mexico burial
January 26, 2024
He was known as the quiet, reserved but hard-working cook from Vincenzo’s Pizza in Newhall. Locals knew him as the person who passionately flipped and tossed dough that fed thousands
Annual St. Francis Dam Tour set for March 23
January 25, 2024
News release Tickets are now on sale for the popular tour of the ruins of the St. Francis Dam, presented by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, and scheduled for Saturday,
College Brief for Jan. 25
January 25, 2024
Local residents named to dean’s list at Biola University Approximately 1,500 students were named to the Biola University Dean’s List in spring 2023. Biola students are placed on the dean’s
Marsha McLean | The Importance of Emergency Preparedness in the New Year
January 25, 2024
As someone who experienced the 1994 earthquake at our home in Santa Clarita, and as someone who participated in the city’s inaugural Emergency Preparedness Program (SECURE) as a trainer, I