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City launches Animal Care Grant Program 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of the third annual Animal Care Grant Program.   This initiative offers direct financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that serve the city’s animal population. The City Council has allocated $50,000 annually to support the Animal Care Grant

Shari Schlaman celebrates 40 years of service at United Airlines. Photo courtesy of Shari Schlaman.

SCV woman celebrates 40 years in the sky 

Shari Schlaman said had just gotten back home to Santa Clarita earlier this week from her 24-hour trip to Rome, Italy. The quick turnaround? That’s because she is a flight attendant at United Airlines and has been since June

College briefs

College Brief for July 9

Local students named to dean’s list at Biola University  Approximately 1,700 students were named to the Biola University Dean’s List in fall 2025. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to

Laurene Weste, City Council column

Laurene Weste | Protecting Our Quality of Life 

The exceptional quality of life enjoyed in Santa Clarita today is not an accident. The beautiful neighborhoods, thriving businesses, parks, trails and schools we enjoy today are the result of decades of

An FYI youth gives her Ally a hug of thanks. Courtesy photo.

FYI holds annual Celebration of Everything honoring foster youth 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything” event recognizing 29 local youth for education milestones, as well as appreciating the over 100 volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa

Photos: ‘Float N’ Flicks’

Channeling their inner mermaid, Santa Clarita families gathered at Santa Clarita Park pool on Friday to watch Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” during the city of Santa Clarita’s annual “Float N’

Rlynn Smith-Thomas opens the discussion at the recent trailblazers event held in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Courtesy photo.

‘Trailblazers’ gather for Juneteenth 

News release  Santa Clarita trailblazers gathered to share history during the “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita” meet-and-greet in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  The event, held at Meet@Metro on Prima Way, featured presentations from civic leaders who shared how

Nonprofit filler

JCI Santa Clarita launches ‘Carry Hope’ initiative 

News release  JCI Santa Clarita is launching its inaugural community outreach event, “Carry Hope,” an initiative designed to provide foster youth with a sense of dignity, comfort and belonging during times of transition, the organization announced

Photos: Independence Day Classic

Runners of all ages participated in the Independence Day Classic — a Santa Clarita Valley tradition — at Newhall Park on Saturday to kick off the Fourth of July festivities.

Nonprofit filler

Friends of Castaic Lake announces new board leadership 

News release  Friends of Castaic Lake has named its newly elected board of directors leadership team as the organization begins its next chapter of serving the community and supporting one of Southern California’s most treasured outdoor destinations, the nonprofit announced in a news release.  The new officers are:  As the organization welcomes its new leadership, the release said, it also extends its sincere appreciation to its outgoing officers for their years of service, dedication and

Logan Galarza

Hart alum selected for TV Academy internship 

News release  Hart High School alumnus Logan Galarza has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the