Senior volunteers build, restore hiking trails
January 18, 2022
On Wednesdays at 8 a.m., a group of seniors gathers in front of the Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon. They joke around and gear up before journeying into the
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O’Connell celebrates 100 years of life, says optimism is important
January 18, 2022
Shirley O’Connell clutches her iPad as she sits, celebrating her 100th birthday and waiting for a moment worthy of being captured using the camera on her tablet. Her excitement to
Contreras appointed chief of staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
January 18, 2022
News release Louie-Marc Contreras, MD, a trauma surgeon at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, has been elected chief of staff by the hospital’s medical staff. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Contreras served on
Valencia resident promoted to top clinical management post at Queen of the Valley Hospital
January 18, 2022
News release Emanate Health, the largest health care system in the San Gabriel Valley, has announced the appointment of Mary Konyalian RN, BSHA, MSN, MA, CNRN, CSSGB, of Valencia, to the
Walk unites community for MLK Day
January 17, 2022
People of all backgrounds, ages and races gathered together as a community to celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday — and even with the rain, hundreds of Santa
John Boston | King of the Gypsies & the SCV at War
January 15, 2022
So how are all you saddlepals settling in on this new 2022 idea? New Year’s resolutions intact? Still sporting that steely-eyed stare toward the distant horizon of goals to be met, worlds to conquer —
Double the reward: Henry Mayo nurse helped others get through COVID-19 — while carrying twins
January 14, 2022
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Emergency Department nurse Emma Jerrain said there’s one day through the COVID-19 pandemic she remembers distinctly: Dec. 27, 2020. “We were holding 35 in-patients, 25 of those
City announces 2 new local arts exhibits
January 14, 2022
News release The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts division invites individuals of all ages to explore the newest art exhibitions in the community. Each exhibit is free and open to the public for enjoyment
Deadline to apply for Deputy Explorer Program is Jan. 30
January 13, 2022
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
Marsha McLean | What’s New with Transit?
January 13, 2022
By Councilwoman Marsha McLean Happy New Year, Santa Clarita! There may have been some bumps in the road, but as usual, we have come together and made it through another
A bonding opportunity for veterans
January 12, 2022
On a fair, sunny day, brothers in arms from different military branches had an opportunity to bond over lunch, their shared experiences and a unique collection of military vehicles. Motorcycle
SCV’s Drake serving in South China Sea
January 12, 2022
SOUTH CHINA SEA — Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Tyler Drake, above, a native of Santa Clarita, unbolts an airborne low frequency sonar cable reel on a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned
Bridge to Home names new executive director
January 12, 2022
News release The Bridge to Home board of directors has named Chris Najarro as executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley organization following the departure of former Executive Director Michael Foley. Joining the Bridge to Home team as director of programs in 2017 following a six-year stint as executive director
Operation Eagle Scout: Beautifying Fire Station 107
January 11, 2022
Two years ago, Justin Shakoori of Canyon Country decided his Eagle Scout project would be a way to give back to local heroes. He and his father, Sassan, with some
Over 32 years, ‘Mailman Mike’ put his stamp on neighborhood
January 11, 2022
It’s not just living somewhere that makes you part of a community, but when you spend nearly every day walking the streets of a neighborhood, sometimes that’s enough to make
Warming a wounded community
January 10, 2022
In one box of many, from one community recovering from tragedy to another, Santa Clarita Valley students and residents sent their love, hope and warmth approximately 2,312 miles to reach
LA County reports over 2 million total COVID cases
January 10, 2022
Los Angeles County Public Health officials reported there have now been more than 2 million total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after breaking records for positive
LA County records highest weekly number of COVID cases
January 8, 2022
Los Angeles County continues to see a surge in transmission with more than 200,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past week, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. According
The Time Ranger | Our Santa Clarita & Plague Governor
January 8, 2022
A warm and Western howdy to you, dear saddlepals, friends and neighbors. We’ve a most interesting trek ahead into the back canyons of SCV history and lore. There’s pistol fighters and Manly and
Tactically Framed on climate change
January 7, 2022
While Saugus High School senior Sophia Celi knows she can’t immediately change the entire world, she’s working to change “little worlds,” such as the community in which she resides. After