Local family ‘spreads the sparkle’
March 7, 2020
Guests came dressed in costumes ready to participate in games, win raffles and raise money for The Sparkle of Tinnley Organization on a recent Saturday. The Harmon family organized an
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Runners take on ‘leap-a-thon’
March 7, 2020
Runners from across the Santa Clarita Valley gathered at the College of the Canyons stadium Saturday in hopes to complete the first “leap-a-thon” hosted by Peyton’s Project and the Santa
City to discuss concrete repairs, Newhall Crossings project and extending Via Princessa
March 6, 2020
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to discuss its annual concrete rehabilitation program, the final steps of the Newhall Crossings project and Via Princessa’s roadway extension. Sidewalk rehabilitation
The Jewish faith celebrates Purim
March 6, 2020
Beginning Monday evening and continuing until sundown the following day, people in the Jewish faith will take part in festive activities and eat special desserts to celebrate Purim. Purim is
Cancer awareness and resource expo returns to SCV
March 6, 2020
A panel of experts in the field of cancer recovery are slated to speak at the fourth annual Care SCV cancer awareness and resource expo Saturday, alongside a variety of
Terry Mitchell Collier — U.S. Navy
March 5, 2020
In April 1981, Terry Collier enlisted in the Navy, motivated to follow in her father’s footsteps.
“Because he was in the Navy I never considered any other branch, that just would have been weird,” she said. “Watching my dad study so diligently and work so hard for advancement in ranking really helped make me better at studying.”
Local documentary filmmaker debuts in Cannes and Los Angeles
March 5, 2020
Laura Carlson is a professional writer by day and a documentary filmmaker on the side. Her first film “Beyond Barriers” was screened at the Cannes Short Film Festival in 2019 and made its U.S. premiere in February at the Golden State Film Festival at the TLC Chinese Theater.
Everybody counts: Gearing up for the 2020 Census
March 4, 2020
In the coming months, census takers across the country will take to the streets to count every single person who lives in the United States, as the 2020 census gets
Health experts discuss coronavirus
March 4, 2020
Following L.A. County’s announcement to proclaim a countywide state of emergency Wednesday morning, county and health officials offered tips on how the community can prepare for, and slow the spread
Feds OK $2.75M for coronavirus ‘state of emergency’
March 4, 2020
Federal officials approved $2.75 million to help L.A. County efforts to fight the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), after Supervisor Kathryn Barger declared a countywide state of emergency with the announcement of
Community: Education in brief
March 4, 2020
Sarah Paulding of Canyon Country named to Cedarville dean’s honor list CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Sarah Paulding of Canyon Country was named to the Cedarville University dean’s honor list for the
Hop into Spring with the Sierra Hillbillies
March 4, 2020
The Sierra Hillbillies will be dancing on April 5 to caller Dale Hoppers for squares and line dancing. The dancing begins with lines at 2 p.m. and squares at 2:30
Laurene Weste: Preserving Santa Clarita’s past
March 4, 2020
“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.” — William Murtagh, first keeper
Photos: Art exhibit at Santa Clarita City Hall celebrates ‘Flight’
March 4, 2020
“China Doll,” photo on canvas by David Zumsteg, is one of dozens of pieces on display during a recent reception for the “Flight” exhibit in the First Floor Gallery at
County to make announcement regarding coronavirus
March 3, 2020
Los Angeles County officials are making an announcement regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a news conference Wednesday. “Officials will outline specific actions by the board and Public Health, as
Residents weigh in on new polling machines
March 3, 2020
Stevenson Ranch residents Shana and Jeff Thomas waited nearly two hours to vote at the Stevenson Ranch Library Tuesday night. “Almost to the minute,” Jeff said, adding that their three
Ways to show your heart some love
March 3, 2020
February is American Heart Month, which is the best time to remind yourself how you can show your heart some love. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death
Henry Mayo hosts events for National Nutrition Month
March 3, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is planning to host three events during National Nutrition Month (March), to encourage Santa Clarita residents to eat healthy. “National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education
A wild ride to 95
March 2, 2020
Saugus resident Don Kuehl recently celebrated his 95th birthday at the Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments. After cake and some laughs with his friends, Kuehl reflected on his 95 years, sharing
Council meets in closed session on possible Voting Rights Act lawsuit
March 2, 2020
Santa Clarita City Council members conducted a special meeting Monday in closed session to discuss “anticipated litigation” regarding a California Voting Rights Act letter sent to the city by attorney