College Briefs for Aug. 27
August 27, 2026
Shaner named to Columbia College dean’s list Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean’s list, a
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Bill Miranda | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
August 27, 2026
“Unidos, somos más.” “Together, we are more.” — National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers If there is one thing that defines the Hispanic community, it is family. Family is where
Walk of Western Stars survives Newhall fire
August 26, 2026
One of Old Town Newhall’s distinctive qualities is its Walk of Western Stars — a sidewalk tribute akin to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the aftermath of a structure fire that destroyed a block of local businesses and a theater, almost all the plaques closest to the blaze on
SCV Boys & Girls Club receives state, federal upgrade funds
August 26, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club was presented with new funding from a pair of local elected officials last week, aimed at upgrading the club’s infrastructure and providing programming to help combat opioid abuse. Rep. George Whitesides, D- Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo,
Human Ummah Foundation hosts First Responders Dinner
August 26, 2026
Whether it’s a fire, or a car crash with traumatic injuries, or a burglary in progress, the ones first to respond to the scene are the men and women in badges and
Sheriff’s Station celebrates 100 years of serving
August 26, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita may have been incorporated in 1987, but the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has been protecting the community long before then — since Aug. 23,
Finding comfort amidst the chaos: Community focuses on rebuilding for the arts
August 26, 2026
The Main was not just a community theater, but a place that supported the growth of the arts in Santa Clarita. And, although the physical theater was destroyed by the Main
Photos: West Ranch music program hosts mattress fundraiser
August 26, 2026
The West Ranch High School Music Boosters held a mattress fundraiser sale on Saturday in the campus gym. The Wildcat gym had an assortment of brand new mattresses, for community members
Hart Show Choir invites community to car wash fundraiser
August 26, 2026
News release On Saturday, Sept. 12, Hart Show Choir will be filling the parking lot at Hart High School with music, dancing, soap and plenty of smiling faces as students
City to hold Community Beautification Day
August 26, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the fifth annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon in various locations around the
Elks to host car and bike show Sept. 12
August 26, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a car and bike show Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to join this event for a
Guardians SCV to hold Patriot Day observance
August 26, 2026
News release The Guardians Support Center Inc. is inviting the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude at its annual Patriot Day observance, the sixth annual Patriot Day 9/11
The Savvy Senior | A caregiver’s guide to Medicare
August 26, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s
$5M gift names new Wayne and Connie Spears Cardiac Catheterization Lab at HMNH
August 25, 2026
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation has announced a historic $5 million gift from Connie Spears, honoring the legacy she and her late husband, Wayne Spears, built together through
Rebuilding at the Mosaic, piece by piece
August 25, 2026
Jane Mick sits at the newly established Mosaic Santa Clarita Arts & Cultural Center at Valencia Town Center on Tuesday — surrounded by her unfinished work, as well as work that’s ready for purchase.
‘It gives me hope to want to rebuild’
August 25, 2026
Newhall businesses face uncertain future after fire The smell of lingering smoke filled the air, while the occasional pedestrian walked by to look at what was left of an entire block of Main Street where, just
FDA clears blood test to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease
August 25, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Federal regulators have cleared a blood test aimed at detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Food and Drug Administration cleared a blood test known as Elecsys
Cal Lutheran’s Fifty and Better program offers fall session lineup
August 25, 2026
News release THOUSAND OAKS — Adults 50 and older looking to learn something new or stay active this fall can choose from a broad range of offerings through California Lutheran
Veterans Collaborative, mall to present talk on women veterans
August 25, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and Valencia Town Center are scheduled Thursday to present Women Who Served, a discussion hosted by Secure-Measures featuring women veterans who will
City to host Evening of Remembrance
August 25, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the 20th anniversary of the Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday to honor the Santa Clarita Valley youth whose lives were