SCV native premieres films locally
December 31, 2021
Being told someone found your movie in the trash isn’t the easiest thing to hear as a filmmaker, but for Valencia High School graduate Shane Ryan, it was a formidable
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New nonprofit aims to support animal owners in emergencies
December 30, 2021
After Stevenson Ranch resident Nikki Karlsson experienced not one but two wildfires, she immediately began to think of the need to assist animals during emergencies. Originally from Sweden, where she
‘Creative Faces’ on display at City Hall
December 30, 2021
News release The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts Division is excited to welcome “Creative Faces” to the First Floor Gallery at Santa Clarita City Hall. Residents and visitors can explore these unique depictions of portraits through
Bill Miranda | Start Anew in 2022
December 30, 2021
By Councilman Bill Miranda For most, the end of a year is comprised of reflection, goal-setting and anticipation for what the months ahead may hold. As I reflect on 2021, I am in
Registration opens for Santa Clarita Marathon
December 29, 2021
City officials announced Thursday the opening of registration for the Santa Clarita marathon, promising a number of different races as well as a leisurely walk for participants. In a statement about the
Valencia students collect female hygiene products for ‘Her Drive’
December 29, 2021
Valencia High School seniors Brianna Hickey and Vicky Carrillo are hosting a drive for period products and general hygiene items through next week. They are asking for the community’s help
Final Mile Challenge registration open
December 29, 2021
News release A fan-favorite event returns when the 25th Santa Clarita Marathon is held on Saturday, Feb. 12. Santa Clarita students in grades K-6 are invited to participate in the Final Mile Challenge to run a marathon for free.
Canyons Aquatics donates $1,000 to Veterans Collaborative
December 29, 2021
News release Eleven members of the Canyons Aquatic Club, along with their coaches and parents, recently visited the Veteran Center and presented the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative with a card, cap and a $1,000 check for the center. The aquatics club held a fund raiser
Zonta seeks Women in Service award nominations
December 29, 2021
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is requesting nominations from local nonprofit organizations that would like to have their outstanding women volunteer contributions recognized at Zonta’s 37th annual Women in Service Celebration Luncheon.
Sierra Hillbillies announce January square dance classes
December 29, 2021
News release Dancing is a “good thing,” and more and more research is pointing specifically to American folkdance, square dance, as an important tool in successful aging and good health. The
Hart Park hosts inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour
December 25, 2021
The William S. Hart Regional Park held its inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour, inviting the community to its first Christmas-themed night event. The event featured Santa with alpacas, barnyard tours, animal feeding
The Time Ranger | A 2021 Christmas Ride into SCV History
December 25, 2021
Merry Darn Christmas, dear saddlepals. Gifts, chow and rushing hither and yon, trust today is a peaceful one, as it should be. Can’t think of a better way to drop any
A snowtacular white Christmas
December 24, 2021
A Christmas miracle happened in the Santa Clarita Valley – fresh snow. Children laughed in the snow, slid down on a hill, and the Grinch and Santa Claus made a
SCV embraces winter’s darkness
December 24, 2021
Bright lights shined in the evening at Placerita Canyon State Park. On closer inspection, hand-in-hand, parents and their children bundled up against winter’s cold prepared for Tinkergarten’s annual lantern walk. The walk
Fostering Youth Independence hosts holiday party for foster youth
December 23, 2021
News release Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) once again held its annual holiday party, with festivities and gifts for 50 local foster youth supported by the nonprofit organization. In addition to the youths, the
Garcia announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge winner
December 23, 2021
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Sanjay Srikanth and Larren Wells as the winners of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 25th District. Wells and Srikanth are seniors at
Laurene Weste | The Holidays in Santa Clarita – A Time-Honored Tradition
December 23, 2021
By Mayor Laurene Weste The holidays are a blessed time filled with joy, laughter and light. Though the temperature rarely gets cold enough to even begin thinking about a “white Christmas,” except for a few years when
Santa Clarita sends good tidings to foster youth and parents
December 22, 2021
Santa Claus has his workshop of wonders and his elves who make toys — and together, they spread Christmas joy. But, just yet, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services might
International Friendship Center celebrates Christmas, honors Telegu actress
December 22, 2021
News release More than 100 people gathered Dec. 4 at the Newhall Community Center as the Telegu community of Southern California celebrated Christmas and honored Telegu actress Jaya Sudha Kapoor, who spoke about her life story. The
Cards from the heart
December 22, 2021
There’s a group of mischievous, giggling and sweet girls on the loose spreading Christmas cheer. The girls, some in their pajamas, were last seen dropping off holiday cards and art for