The Time Ranger | Indians, Banditos & Mouse Shoots Man
March 21, 2026
You might notice that big, huge commercial blue trash bin at the end of the stables. Do drop your excuses about how you need to sleep in and recover from
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Terry Mattingly | Robert Duvall dug into the messy realities of faith
March 21, 2026
Before playing Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in “Apocalypse Now,” actor Robert Duvall, a U.S. Army veteran, persuaded a Vietnam War helicopter pilot to explain the realities of air cavalry life.
Saugus’ Behavior Sub-Committee issues update on behavior definitions
March 19, 2026
The Saugus Union School District’s Behavior Definition Sub-Committee has concluded its mission to define what student behaviors need intervention and who, between administrators and classroom staff, should manage it. Student Support Services Director Tonya Nowakowski presented at the district’s regular board meeting Wednesday on the
Met Gala SCV’s Victorian fundraiser brings the gowns out for an overlooked cancer cause
March 19, 2026
Standing in the events courtyard at the top of Blomgren Ranch on a hot March evening last week, the Met Gala Santa Clarita Valley’s annual fundraiser guests were Victorian Steampunk personified – absurd, regally elegant, or both. Met Gala
Valencia High dance finalist to perform in Music Center showcase
March 19, 2026
Valencia High School junior Brooklyn Covington said she began dancing at age 5 because her parents needed to find something to put all her energy into, not knowing it would be all she would
Relay for Life: Combating cancer with superheroes
March 19, 2026
Superheroes are often a beacon of hope amidst danger — a visualization of power against obstacles. With this in mind, local caregivers and survivors have joined forces to unite and fight for the cause, which
Jason Gibbs | Spring Into Art at the First-Ever Art Hop
March 19, 2026
Art surrounds us everywhere in Santa Clarita! I’m spoiled by having the opportunity to view the rotating art exhibits in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall, but I also enjoy taking my wife and kids to walk
Bonfiglio named a California Jaycee Foundation scholarship winner
March 18, 2026
News release The California Jaycee Foundation has selected Brianna Bonfiglio, a senior at Golden Valley High School, as one of 11 recipients of its 2026 $1,000 scholarship awarded in February. “The statewide applicant pool
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center to host cornhole tournament
March 18, 2026
Ness release The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. is inviting the community to come together for a day of fun, friendly competition and philanthropy at the nonprofit’s fourth annual cornhole tournament, scheduled 11 a.m. Saturday, May
Radharaj wins regional invitational of Ronald Reagan Debate Series
March 18, 2026
News release The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced that Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, has won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series, held March 7 at Oaks Christian School in Thousand Oaks.
Valladares names Mellady Woman of the Year for Senate District 23
March 18, 2026
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced she has named Jill Mellady of Santa Clarita as the 2026 Woman of the Year for Senate District 23. Each year during Women’s History Month, California legislators
The Savvy Senior | Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
March 18, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? — Almost 80
‘Heart and unity’ at 14th annual Hart Games
March 17, 2026
Special education students throughout the William S. Hart Union High School District joined together for the 14th annual Hart Games at Valencia High School on Monday morning. The energy was high and the heart and unity
Blood test helps predict dementia up to 25 years in advance, study suggests
March 17, 2026
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A simple blood test opens the possibility of helping to predict dementia in women by up to 25 years before the onset of symptoms, according to
Social Security payment adjustment predicted to be 2.8% in 2027
March 17, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A seniors group said it is forecasting the cost-of-living adjustment for next year’s Social Security payments to remain steady at 2.8% as U.S. officials released the latest
Report: Influenza vaccine effectiveness lower in recent months
March 16, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The effectiveness of vaccines against influenza dropped during the 2025-26 virus season, officials said on Thursday, about two months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending flu vaccination for all children. Vaccine effectiveness for late 2025 and early 2026 against outpatient visits and hospitalization was pegged at 14% to 48% among children, Dr. Lisa Grohskopf with the CDC’s Influenza Division told a meeting
FDA expands approval of RSV vaccine
March 16, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer U.S. regulators have expanded the approval for GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus, the company said last week. Adults as young as 18 can now receive
Photos: ‘Branching Out’ the roots of art
March 14, 2026
Learning how to loom, young, local artists gathered at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday morning for “Branching Out Open Art Studio,” a monthly event held on each second Saturday.
Santa Clarita welcomes Sister Cities students
March 14, 2026
Anyone who walked into the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday would find a few suitcases, even one with an In-N-Out cup sitting on the top. It’s a California staple, so it’s no surprise
The Cube hosts speed skating championship for potential future Olympians
March 14, 2026
With the Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina still a fresh memory, the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club hosted its Southern California Speed Skating Championship on Saturday at The Cube. According to Ron Halcrow, president of the