SCV celebrates Mother’s Day
May 10, 2020
With newly opened county parks and trails and some sunny weather, Santa Clarita Valley residents took to the outdoors to celebrate Mother’s Day. “I was so happy when they opened
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L.A. County launches ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative
May 10, 2020
In an effort to provide meals to those who need them, Los Angeles County recently announced its participation in California’s “Great Plates Delivered” initiative, a meal-delivery service for older adults.
Adoption tips for your new furry friends in quarantine
May 10, 2020
Iman Solmonpoor had been thinking of adopting a dog before the coronavirus pandemic, and says the stay-at-home directive gave him the perfect opportunity. “I was looking at adopting a dog
Time Ranger: Happy Mother’s Day to all you SCV mothers!
May 9, 2020
Well about that? The gods of time were kind today and scheduled Mother’s Day smack dab when we take our weekly ride through SCV history. As I look out amongst
Mother-daughter nurses in COVID-19 unit at Henry Mayo stay strong for community
May 8, 2020
At home, they’re mother and daughter, but as soon as they put on their medical scrubs and enter Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, they’re a front-line duo helping the community fight
Contact tracing slows COVID-19 spread
May 7, 2020
When it comes to stopping the spread of the coronavirus, public health experts agree that being able to figure out who might have contracted the virus plays a vital role.
Ways to make a virtual Mother’s Day special
May 7, 2020
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. For those who have been home with their moms for the past seven weeks, it won’t be too hard to figure out some
Couple continues ‘Operation Forget Me Not’ in quarantine
May 7, 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic caused businesses to shutter, it also halted many nonprofits across the Santa Clarita Valley, and Prayer Angels for the Military’s efforts were among them. “Operation Forget
Photos: Happy birthday from first responders
May 6, 2020
Reader Erika Carrillo submitted these photos featuring first responders participating in a recent drive-by birthday parade — in addition to family and friends — for her daughter, Madelyn. She wrote:
Education in brief
May 6, 2020
Tatiana Farfan De Las Casas named to Graceland University fall 2019 dean’s list LAMONI, Iowa — The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2019 fall term have been announced, and
Marsha McLean: Your library adventure begins at home
May 6, 2020
We may be facing difficult times with having to stay at home, but our librarians and library staff are continuing to help our residents enjoy library resources, even while branch
Beating the odds: 91-year-old survives his coronavirus battle
May 5, 2020
Longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident David Chalberg is used to taking long walks within Oakmont of Valencia community, where he resides. That all quickly changed in mid-March when the Oakmont
Rally Round SCV delivers care packages to those in need
May 4, 2020
What began as a Facebook post quickly turned into a bustling organization, dedicated to helping those in need in the Santa Clarita Valley during the coronavirus pandemic. Santa Clarita native
Chalk art brings smiles to Saugus neighborhood
May 4, 2020
Every day, you can find Vanessa Ferrero-Betancourt and her 11-year-old daughter Ava Betancourt on the driveway of their Saugus home for hours at a time. They’re covering it with chalk
SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening
May 4, 2020
As businesses begin planning to return to normal operations, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is advising building managers and owners to flush their buildings’ water systems before reopening. After
Make your own Mother’s Day memories this year
May 3, 2020
Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, any celebration, from our birthdays to our anniversaries, feels a bit strange, and Mother’s Day is no exception. While the “Safer at Home” directive may
Time Ranger: Cave men, pistol fighters & the SCV nuclear plant
May 2, 2020
I am eternally grateful for the gift of time traveling. No need to be stuck in the confines of 21st-century humdrummia — a wonderful word my dopey sister-like substance Leslie
Feed the Fight purchases meals, groceries in SCV, donates them locally
April 30, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the restaurant industry, a number of organizations have stepped up to help. Seeing a need, Santa Clarita Valley resident Ben Brown created Feed
CalArts students wish you good ‘Karma’
April 30, 2020
A Valencia High School grad and California Institute of the Arts student recently stepped out of her comfort zone to help a fellow artist. Photographer Janelle Brosnan met award-winning singer
Bridge to Home partners with restaurants for virtual chili cookoff
April 29, 2020
Annual events in the Santa Clarita Valley, such as the Cowboy Festival and Chili Cookoff, where proceeds benefit Bridge to Home, have been canceled as a result of the coronavirus