Wildfires do not wait for us to be ready. In Southern California, we have seen firsthand how quickly a small brush fire can become a major emergency. Fueled by dry
Three people wearing all black, and possibly ski masks, were observed attempting to break into vehicles during the early hours of Wednesday in Canyon Country, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said. The incident
Two local teens caught on camera kicking a residential door, participating in a social media trend called the “Door Kick Challenge,” were taken into custody on felony vandalism charges following an investigation, according to a
Local resident Jeannie Raimundo has founded 60s & Still Fabulous, a group for people ages 60 and over to form new friendships and have fun, with their first official “meet-up” on Friday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at Casa Vieja
News release Crosspoint SCV Church is scheduled to host its annual Back-to-School Community Event on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at 23415 Cinema Drive in Santa Clarita. The free event is
News release Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. announced Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has secured $655,000 in state funding to eliminate the mortgage on the Dixon center’s stand-alone behavioral health facility. “This investment represents far more than paying off
News release Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is celebrating 15 years of serving families experiencing or at risk of homelessness while marking 18 months since opening its Resource Center and Interim
News release Circle of Hope Inc., a Santa Clarita-based nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional, educational and financial assistance to local individuals and families affected by cancer, announced it will host its inaugural pickleball tournament Aug. 29-30 at The Paseo Club in Valencia. This
News release Child & Family Center announced it has received a grant through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture to support specialized training for domestic violence program case managers in “A Window Between Worlds,” a
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry announced that its board of directors has approved an expansion of the board, creating new opportunities for community members to get involved in supporting the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger throughout the SCV. The new board members will
News release PFLAG Santa Clarita’s recent membership meeting featured guest speaker Miles Toriko Burks, a local author, illustrator and creator of the webtoon turned graphic novel, “Encore!” Held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the gathering brought together community members
Dear Savvy Senior, After my mom passed away, we discovered a few small accounts and an old insurance policy we didn’t know she still had. It made me wonder how often families uncover forgotten
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that 439 high school students across the district have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. These national awards celebrate high-performing
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, invites residents to attend a community meeting on e-bikes and e-motorcycles on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall Council
Charlie Designs a Whole New World, a local nonprofit organization, brought parents and other community members together to celebrate National Parents Day on Sunday at the Old Town Newhall Library. The afternoon included an awards
Members of the Saugus High School Varsity Football team organized a food drive Saturday morning to collect donated items for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry.
News release Mark Crawford, former principal of West Ranch High School, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement released by the William S. Hart Union High School District.
Ouch. Eeeesh. Amen. Boy howdy. The way the mercury’s been bubbling, perhaps we ought to just monkey with the time continuum a smidge and go back in history to some distant November. In Switzerland. Well. Let’s not be
Question: Dear Robert, I enjoy reading the articles you write. There is a lot of information you’ve given that has helped. I have a question: Can I run a gas barbecue from my house gas line? I know that when a barbecue is purchased it can be “converted” to natural gas, but I don’t know what to do to get it connected to my home gas line. Are you able to guide me? — MaryAnn B. Answer: MaryAnn, yes this is possible. However, it is a process to accomplish it safely and legally. A licensed and insured plumber will need to do the work, and will need to file permits with Building and Safety. There are several steps needed before any digging is done, and through the permitting and inspections process, safety measures are checked and ensured. Often landscape/hardscape contractors do this type of outdoor kitchen design and are skilled in the process. Best advice is to be sure to verify licenses and insurance before beginning any project. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles International Airport. This