Child & Family Center hosts 33rd annual Taste of the Town
May 3, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley community joined the Child & Family Center in celebrating the 33rd annual Taste of the Town Sunday. “It’s usually a huge event with hundreds of people
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Muslim softball team balances sports and faith during Ramadan
May 3, 2021
A coed softball team of all-Muslim players is showing the Santa Clarita Valley what it means to combine faith, fasting and sports during Ramadan. Each year for the month of
L.A. County to open additional libraries
May 2, 2021
Los Angeles County is set to open additional library locations to the public starting May 10. The Acton-Agua Dulce and Castaic branches are set to join the Stevenson Ranch Library in offering
Thinking about Mom for Mother’s Day
May 2, 2021
After a pandemic-induced, stress-filled year, mom deserves something special, and Mother’s Day is fast-approaching. There are a number of local businesses here in the Santa Clarita Valley that can provide
Robert Lamoureux | Goof Off to remove driveway oil stains
May 2, 2021
Question No. 1 Robert, My driveway is not brand new, but it’s less than 5 years old. I’ve discovered that one of my vehicles had enough of an oil leak that it has
Spring boutique raises funds for Relay for Life
May 1, 2021
Several community members and more than two dozen vendors gathered in Valencia Saturday for a spring boutique in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley. Sponsored by
Annual Teacher Tribute honors SCV educators
May 1, 2021
Educators from each school in five Santa Clarita Valley districts were honored Friday night in the annual Teacher Tribute, which was a half-in-person, half-virtual event. The 2021 tribute, aptly named the “Mask-erade,” honored 53 teachers, one from
The Time Ranger | Rains, Rodeos & Riding the Rails …
May 1, 2021
In all the years we’ve been getting up early to explore our back canyons of Santa Clarita history, I can’t recall cracking open the barn door and whispering: “Why don’t you
Fundraiser aims to help Dorsey family
April 30, 2021
Dozens of family, friends and community members gathered at The Paseo Club Friday evening for a fundraiser aimed to raise money for the family of Michelle Dorsey, who was killed earlier this
SCV Chamber thanks local first responders with gift cards, Six Flags tickets
April 29, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda presented over 1,000 gift cards for first responders to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital representatives on Monday. The SCV Chamber raised more than $40,000 through its First Responder Gratitude Campaign. The campaign, with sponsor Sand Canyon Country Club matching up
Fundraiser set up for SCV deputy severely injured in crash
April 29, 2021
A fundraiser has been established to support the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy who was severely injured in a motorcycle-versus-big rig crash on Wednesday. Shortly after the collision, Los
Bill Miranda | Sammy Clarita is city’s newest hockey star
April 28, 2021
The city’s favorite horse, Sammy Clarita, has skated his way into a new role with the city of Santa Clarita. Sammy’s journey has taken him where no horse has gone
SCV school districts continue assisting homeless students
April 26, 2021
A year of economic instability has exacerbated numerous issues across the Santa Clarita Valley, especially for students identified as homeless. Whether living in a vehicle, motel or hotel, or someone
Desert Shield/Storm veterans to be recognized at Eternal Valley Memorial Day Tribute
April 26, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Committee’s annual Memorial Day Tribute ceremony is returning to its in-person format this year at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary. This year, the
Teen, local business team up for free self-defense workshop
April 25, 2021
West Ranch High School senior Jasmine Johnson has teamed up with Jiyu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness in Castaic to host a free, 90-minute self-defense seminar Saturday for anyone interested.
Robert Lamoureaux | Rusty rebar creates a deck divided
April 25, 2021
Question No. 1 Robert, My son had a pool built about 15 years ago and, currently, the deck has rust coming up through the concrete in several areas. Do you have any insight
How health care clinics answered the call
April 24, 2021
While the pandemic shuttered countless businesses, others in the health care industry saw an influx. As hospitals faced an unprecedented surge, most urgent care centers and health care clinics across
The Time Ranger | When Presidents Visit Santa Clarita
April 24, 2021
As opposed to indifference, outward hostility or an imbecilic and out-of-context grin usually reserved for politicians and the media, I offer you dear saddlepals a warm and Western howdy this fine Santa
City releases schedule for 2021 Concerts in the Park
April 22, 2021
Concerts in the Park are coming back: The city of Santa Clarita published Thursday the schedule for this summer’s Concerts in the Park series at Central Park. The 2021 Saturday concert series starts at 7 p.m. July 3, with The PettyBreakers, a tribute to Tom Petty. Thereafter, concerts are