Laurene Weste | Get Outdoors with the Library
July 13, 2023
Whether it was studying in school, enjoying a novel or researching information to create public policy, reading has always been a pivotal part of my life. Reading is what shapes
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SCV band leaders attend summer symposium
July 12, 2023
Rodrigo del Rio learned something about leadership this summer at a music symposium in Indianapolis that he plans to bring back home to his role as drum major in the
The Savvy Senior | Tips and Tools for Coping with Vision Loss
July 12, 2023
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources for seniors with vision loss? My husband was recently diagnosed with macular degeneration, which has deteriorated his central vision, and he’s
Thousands flock to first ‘Concerts in the Park’ of the summer
July 11, 2023
Thousands flocked to the first show of the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Concerts in the Park on Saturday to see Hard Day’s Night — a Beatles tribute band. Concert-goers
City designates cooling centers during heat wave
July 11, 2023
News release Due to an excessive heat forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley, the city of Santa Clarita has designated branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library as cooling centers,
HMNH introduces Aquablation therapy for treatment of enlarged prostate
July 10, 2023
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is now offering Aquablation therapy, a surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This minimally invasive procedure brings long-lasting relief to men suffering from BPH.
Wiener dog representing Santa Clarita in race
July 8, 2023
Watch out, Wienerschnitzel, there’s a new hot dog in town. Oakley McQueen Vanderhorst, or rather McWien (McWeen?), is a 10-month-old mini dachshund who takes his name after his inspiration, Disney’s
The Main announces Sherif Hakeem exhibit
July 8, 2023
News release The Main is set this month to launch an exhibition by artist Sherif Hakeem, titled “Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art.” The exhibition will run from July 31
Two invasive species of mosquitoes found in SCV
July 8, 2023
Two invasive species of mosquitoes were found in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to a Friday update from the Vector-Borne Disease Section of the California Department of Public Health. The
The Time Ranger | A Look at Fourths of July, Past…
July 8, 2023
A happy and belated 247th birthday to — well. Whom else? Us. Great darn country and then some. Let’s do our part to keep this wonderful American civilization growing in
Robert Lamoureux | Is there a stain stick for these spots on the driveway?
July 8, 2023
Question: Over the years, various auto leaks have left stains on my concrete driveway. Brake fluid, oil, and even transmission fluid. I scrub them, so they’re no longer oily but
Schiavo announces 2023 Young Community Leader Awards
July 7, 2023
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Community Leader Awards, a program aimed at recognizing and honoring exceptional students within the 40th Assembly
‘2 Artsy Chicks’ exhibit opens July 14 at SCAA Art Gallery
July 7, 2023
News release The new exhibit, “2 Artsy Chicks,” a two-woman art show featuring Patty Haft and Lynda Frautnick, will open on July 14 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association
Hart Baseball holds Summer Camp Day for Boys and Girls Club
July 6, 2023
Outfielder Taj Brar leaned on his crutches just behind the foul line at Bud Murray Baseball Field on Thursday during Hart High School’s Summer Camp Day for the Santa Clarita
Jeanne Yvonne Gierden turns 100
July 6, 2023
Vibrant pink, yellow and blue balloons filling the room at Oakmont of Valencia were an accurate reflection of the bright disposition of Jeanne Yvonne Gierden, who turned 100 years old
Jason Gibbs | Preparing for a Fun Evening at Concerts in the Park
July 6, 2023
The event series you’ve all been waiting for is back this weekend for the first live performance of the summer season. Concerts in the Park, presented by Logix Federal Credit
Soroptimist of Greater SCV announces 2023-2024 board members
July 5, 2023
Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley has announced the members of the 2023-2024 board. Courtesy photo. News release Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley has introduced the newly elected members
FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’
July 5, 2023
News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth,
The Savvy Senior | How to Handle Social Security Benefits When a Loved One Dies
July 5, 2023
Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my
Residents gather for Fourth of July fireworks
July 4, 2023
As Fourth of July comes around each year, so do the community traditions: barbecues, reunions, and, of course, the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Spirit of America Fireworks Spectacular. Residents