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SCV dads celebrate Father’s Day

While the first day of summer brought warm temperatures to the Santa Clarita Valley, families still flocked outdoors Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day. Over at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center,

Juneteenth picnic at Central Park set for Saturday

SCV for Change is scheduled to host a Juneteenth event Saturday evening at Central Park featuring live music, a chalk art walk, tie dye station and raffle.  Event organizers recommend bringing “water, food, blankets, coolers of ice, and whatever else you’d bring

Marsha McLean | Be prepared for fire season

As temperatures continue to rise, vegetation slowly dries out, add in the drought conditions we are experiencing this year, and the danger of a major wildfire increases. This year, California

Pride shows through with new LGBTQ organization

With a drive and passion for advocating for the LGBTQ community, Marshal Peralta and his wife, Lauren, have started a Pride Center in the Santa Clarita Valley. “I’m trans(gender) and

Trey Miles collage demo set for Aug. 16 at SCAA

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will spotlight John “Trey” Miles in a collage demo on Aug. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.  “Collage has become a lost art form over the years. Romare Bearden brought collage

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FYI celebrates 100th foster youth served

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is celebrating its 100th youth served by launching a “100 for 100” campaign asking for 100 donors to help support its emergency assistance fund for local foster youth.   “FYI’s foster youth are economically disadvantaged and lack the

Local fifth-grader excels in international math competition

Reader submission  Aakash Ahuja Jr., 10, recently participated and excelled in two prestigious international and national math tournaments. Ahuja is a fifth-grade student at Westcreek Academy.  He earned a trophy and gold pin for finishing in the top 2

Inclusive play area earns ‘Innovative Design’ honor

Following its selection by the American Public Works Association’s Southern California Chapter as a 2020 Project of the Year, the city of Santa Clarita’s inclusive play area at Canyon Country Park was recently named

Community | Education in brief

Local students named to University of Utah fall 2020 dean’s  list  The University of Utah congratulates more than 9,700 students who were named to the fall 2020 dean’s  list. To qualify, students must earn a GPA

Flag ceremony honors fallen firefighter Tory Carlon

Family, friends and members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department gathered at Fire Station 131 in Palmdale Tuesday morning for a ceremony to honor firefighter Tory Carlon, who was killed earlier this month.  Fire