Former Blue Cloud Movie Ranch owner dies at 80
March 31, 2021
Actor and stuntman Rene Veluzat died March 21 at the age of 80 after losing his battle with cancer. Veluzat was a Santa Clarita native, born on Dec. 28, 1940,
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Santa Clarita family mourns loss of mother, wife
March 31, 2021
Following the death of his 32-year-old wife, Maricely, after her nearly six-year battle with breast cancer, Santa Clarita resident Aubrey Miller hasn’t asked for much. All he wants is to
COC to host ‘Meet the Grant Makers’ on April 8
March 31, 2021
The College of the Canyons Office of Grants Development is scheduled to host a virtual “Meet the Grant Makers” panel presentation and seminar on Thursday, April 8, offering Santa Clarita Valley’s nonprofits an opportunity to
An evening with theater director Shelley Butler
March 31, 2021
College of the Canyons will welcome theater director Shelley Butler to the School of Visual & Performing Arts’ Virtual Industry Insight Series Wednesday. With a career that includes more than 30 Broadway, Off-Broadway
City installs owl nest boxes in parks, open space
March 29, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley’s owl population has some new real estate options, as a number of owl nesting boxes have been set up in the city’s parks, open spaces and
Social worker garners annual award
March 29, 2021
Child & Family Center social worker Monica Dedhia recently received “Social Worker of the Year” recognition for excelling in her field. The program manager of access, crisis and community engagement
Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day
March 28, 2021
Each year, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor all those who have served the country. A lesser known — but just as important holiday — comes four months later in
Robert Lamoureux | ‘Like-for-like’ window installation best for long haul
March 28, 2021
Question No. 1 Robert, After the last rains, we realized that we have two leaky windows that need to be changed out. We have exterior stucco, so changing these for new with
Seniors receive Passover meal
March 27, 2021
In celebration of Passover, 90 seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley were delivered meals Friday. Sheila and Scott Petri and their kids Sam, 13, and Sarah, 16, are congregants of
Valencia Christian Center releases music video for Easter
March 27, 2021
Valencia Christian Center has released a song and music video ahead of its “Easter Outside” Celebration. In 2020, big plans for VCC’s 2021 church anniversary and Easter service were uncertain,
Former Cougar Zierer named to CCCAA Scholar Athlete Honor Roll
March 27, 2021
News release Former College of the Canyons football student-athlete Kilian Zierer has been named to the 2019-20 California Community College Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Honor Roll. Zierer is just one
COC women’s golf earns scholar team award
March 27, 2021
News release The 2019 state championship College of the Canyons women’s golf team has been named a 2019-20 California Community College Athletic Association Scholar Team Award winner. The Scholar Team
The Time Ranger | Epic quakes, rains and UFOs
March 27, 2021
Top of a Santa Clarita morning to you, dear saddepals and saddlepal-ettes. I brought my own coffee and a maple cake doughnut for today’s trail ride, and I think I’ll ride cross-legged, like a Hindi, this
Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution
March 25, 2021
Hundreds of cars snaked through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot Thursday, as they waited to receive boxes full of food during another free drive-thru food-distribution event hosted by
FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements
March 25, 2021
Families can soon access COVID-19-related funeral expense relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Beginning in early April, FEMA said it would pay up to $9,000 in expenses for individual
Zoom artist demo April 19: Alex Schaefer, watercolor
March 24, 2021
Santa Clarita Artists Association SCAA will spotlight contemporary artist Alex Schaefer in a Zoom watercolor demo on April 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Schaefer can often be found with his supplies, easel and
Local food delivery service raises $1,000 for Boys & Girls Club of the SCV
March 24, 2021
When WeGoSCV launched a cause campaign in June to support Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, it wasn’t intended to keep going, but as the pandemic continued, and the club continued critical services, WeGoSCV kept the campaign going. After a
Schroeder elected to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors
March 24, 2021
Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., has been elected to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors. Schroeder, who serves on the board of the Henry
Community | Education in brief
March 24, 2021
Jensen accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic Braeden Jensen, of Valencia, has been accepted for enrollment at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West campus in San Jose. Palmer College of Chiropractic,
Bill Miranda | Eat Local and Shop Local
March 24, 2021
Supporting local businesses and restaurants in Santa Clarita is a wonderful way to help our community during these unprecedented times. I’m amazed by the efforts taken by our residents to ensure local businesses and restaurants are supported and able to continue serving our city. Our community continues to show resilience