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The Savvy Senior | How to Choose a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) Policy
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably need to get a Medicare supplemental policy, too. Can

Canyon Country Barber Shop forced to relocate after 53 years
Canyon Country Barber Shop on Soledad Canyon Road celebrated its 53rd anniversary on Friday. It’ll close its doors on Saturday. Bob Ruiz, 79, who opened the place on June 10,

Dink for a Cause raises over $12,000 for bone marrow transplants
Monica Hicks said that her husband, Leo, always believed in “paying it forward.” She said this attitude was just another example of Leo’s caring and compassionate personality. “You know, when

Dr. Elizabeth Hudson | One-third of eligible Californians not vaccinated against COVID-19
There’s little doubt that compared to the previous COVID-19 surges we’ve experienced, California’s rates of hospitalizations and deaths during the current and worrisome rise in infections remain lower and more

First Presbyterian Church celebrates 131st anniversary.
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall celebrated its 131st anniversary at a small party in the church’s courtyard recently. Although the church is not in its original location, the church

SCV Sheriff’s Station Community Academy returning
News release Are you interested in how sheriff’s deputies serve the community? Want to learn about the inner workings of community protection within the Santa Clarita Valley? The SCV Sheriff’s

COC unveils payment plan option to remove financial barriers
News release College of the Canyons has introduced a payment plan option for students who are unable to pay their full balance when registering for classes, at no extra charge.

Robert Lamoureux | Help! The condo’s patio is a mess!
Question: Hi Robert, remember me? Bill from the Vistas condos. I hope you’re doing well. I have an issue I would like your professional opinion on. My Dad owns a

The Time Ranger | 1962: A Prophetic Progress Editorial
A warm and Western howdy to you, dear saddlepals. Good to see you all again. Looks like we’ve a most action-packed time ride through SCV history ahead. There’s new gold

3rd annual Dragon Boat Festival draws huge crowd
Warm weather, clear skies and the first large dragon boat competition in Santa Clarita since 2019 drew large crowds to Castaic Lagoon last weekend. The initial press release for the

SCV Pride Picnic connects LGBTQ community
Laura Bouquet could barely get the words out as she cried. But these weren’t tears of sadness, they were of pride. Her 14-year-old daughter, Hannah Dodson, had just recently come

Henry Mayo to launch new women’s health education series
News release On Wednesday, June 22, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will launch Girl Talk, a new health education series for women. Girl Talk is both a social and an informative

SCV Sheriff’s Station accepting applications for Deputy Explorer Program
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for the Explorer Program. The Deputy Explorer Program is a career development and educational program, open to young

Boys and Girls Club auction raises over $360,000
The Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club raised more than $360,000 with both an online and in-person auction at the Hyatt Regency Valencia ballroom on Saturday. County Supervisor Kathryn

Saugus Students Demand Action hold carnival to raise awareness
Students, teachers, supporters of gun reform and their families gathered at the Wear Orange Family Carnival held by the Saugus Students Demand Action on Sunday in Valencia. The carnival was

Cub Scouts host beginning of summer bash
Pack 580 invites Castaic community to party at Hasley Canyon Park The smells of hot dogs and burgers filled Hasley Canyon Park while children squealed in excitement as they played

Group works to reduce number of foster kids transitioning to adult homelessness
Imagine you didn’t have a parent or other supportive guardian in your life when you transitioned from child to adult. In this state, according to a recent California Youth Transitions

Newhall School District names four new principals
News release The Newhall School District has announced four new principals for Wiley Canyon, Pico Canyon, Oak Hills and Peachland Elementary Schools. All of their assignments are effective July 1.

Contestants invited to bring the heat at 10th Annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-off
News release The 10th Annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-off is expected to come with some severe heat: hot, chili-pepper heat. The Annual Charity Event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28.