Community

County parks to hold Black History Month celebrations 

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Black History Month through Feb. 28 with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The month-long celebration honors the

College briefs

College Briefs for Feb. 5

Arnold receives dean’s list honors at Utah Tech University  Corbin Arnold, of Canyon Country, was among those honored with a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester

Mixed emotions as 12U Flyers girls welcomed back to The Cube 

When the Santa Clarita Flyers 12-and-under girls’ hockey team arrived at The Cube Wednesday night – their home rink – many rituals honoring their return awaited.  There were the fellow hockey players flanking their entrance with raised sticks, the phone call in

Press release

Man & Woman of the Year nominees announced 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year Organization has announced the 2026 list of Man and Woman of the Year nominees, in advance of the annual gala dinner event scheduled Friday,

The Savvy Senior

The Savvy Senior | What Medicare Won’t Pay for in 2026 

Dear Savvy Senior,  To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026?  — New Beneficiary  Dear Beneficiary,   It a great question. While original Medicare (Part A and B)

SC Lady Flyers push through tragedy to championship victory  

In a community still navigating a fatal crash earlier this week in Colorado that claimed the life of a father and injured several others, Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center on Saturday to support the Santa Clarita Flyers 12-and-under girls’ hockey

Top Painting Trends Show DIY Isn’t Slowing Down 

What are homeowners focusing on right now? Impactful, affordable upgrades. New research highlights that painting remains one of the most popular home improvement projects expected in 2026, driven by tighter budgets and

Enjoy a romantic getaway. Bring along your favorite champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, toss rose petals on the bed and order room service. ©ADOBESTOCK

Celebrating Valentine’s Day 

It’s the time of year for hearts, flowers and love to fill the Santa Clarita Valley with sunshine, rainbow and unicorns. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will be on a Saturday this year, so expect restaurants

Missing 31-year-old Santa Clarita man found 

A missing 31-year-old man last seen in Castaic has been found about 10 days after his disappearance, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  Austin Boyd Kirby, 31, a former Spokane, Washington, resident, was last seen on

The Time Ranger

The Time Ranger | Doc Savage & a North Oaks Tsunami 

Boy howdy, what with predatory black panthers, a Ripley’s local Believe it or Not oak, ghost camels and your usual smattering of crooks, nuts, bunglers and gee-whiz info, we’re going to be hitting the history trail running, amigos.  Hop

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next rain barrel purchase program, with pickups on Feb. 21. Courtesy photo.

City’s rain barrel program returns Feb. 21 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next rain barrel purchase program, with pickups on Feb. 21.   Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $45 each, plus tax, at city.sc/RainBarrel for pickup on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 to

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park. Rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to host ribbon cutting for Meditation Garden  

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Meditation Garden, scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday at Duane R. Harte Park.  The Meditation Garden