10 of our favorite feel-good stories from 2019
January 5, 2020
While Santa Clarita begins celebrating the new year, it only seems right to begin reflecting on 2019. A year full of ups and downs, with earthquakes, fires and much more,
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The Canyon to host a Saugus Benefit Concert
January 4, 2020
To raise money for the victims of the Saugus High School Shooting, The Canyon is partnering with a member in the community to host a Saugus benefit concert with performances
Express Clydesdales return to Santa Clarita
January 3, 2020
Staffing firm Express Employment Professionals and Carousel Ranch teamed up Friday to host a fundraiser at the local nonprofit equestrian-therapy facility, which gave families a chance to visit with the
Henry Mayo offers diabetes-prevention program
January 3, 2020
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is offering a 12-month diabetes-prevention program to the community to help those who are at risk of developing the disease. PreventT2, a lifestyle-change program, is led
CBS Film Series to screen ‘Sustainable Nation.’
January 3, 2020
A screening of the movie “Sustainable Nation” will be shown at Congregation Beth Shalom on Jan. 12 at noon. Directed by Micah Smith, “Sustainable Nation” tells the story of three
La Befana visits Italian Catholic Club of SCV
January 3, 2020
The Italian Catholic Club of SCV can enjoy a full Italian meal, marionette show and a visit from La Befana at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Hall on Sunday beginning
The underdog goes nose-to-nose
January 2, 2020
When John Anthony saw Crixus of Gaul for the first time, the barely 5-week-old puppy was in terrible shape. Not only was “goofy-looking” Crixus tiny and malnourished, but he was
Jerry Peterson — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Acton resident
January 2, 2020
Vietnam veteran Jerry Peterson has always been extremely patriotic, so much so that his truck is decked out with a number of stickers and decals. After local sign shop Feathers
Monthly community talent competition debut
January 2, 2020
On the fourth Thursday of each month, the city of Santa Clarita is hosting an ongoing talent competition called “You’re the Best” at The Main, where members of the community
Longtime community benefactor dies at age 76
January 1, 2020
Gary Condie, the principle of a well-known local accounting firm and a longtime local philanthropist, died Wednesday, on his birthday. He was 76. Condie, founding shareholder of CPA firm Condie,
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale seeks senior fans of showtunes
January 1, 2020
The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale will begin rehearsals Jan. 10 for the group’s spring semester concert, “Encore Goes to the Theater.” Featuring songs selections from both Broadway productions and Hollywood hits, the concert caters to lovers of musical theater and film.
Free Zonta workshop : ‘New Year, New You’
January 1, 2020
A workshop, hosted by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, will help participants learn how to have a “New Year, New You” and offer techniques to reach your goals in
Oil painting demonstration to feature Annie Hoffman
January 1, 2020
Annie Hoffman will demonstrate oil painting at the Monday, Jan. 20, meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association. This event is free, open to the public and begins at 6:30
Marsha McLean: Happy New Year, Santa Clarita
January 1, 2020
The clock struck midnight, the crystal ball descended over Times Square and just like that, another year has come and gone. However, as we flip our calendars from 2019 to
Seniors ring in the new year
December 31, 2019
Seniors at Bella Vida welcomed the new decade with the senior center’s “Roaring ’20s”’-themed celebration Tuesday, as seniors dressed in ’20s attire and danced to rock ’n’ roll. “We are
California among the lowest depression rates in the country
December 31, 2019
Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control found that states with higher access to mental health care experienced lower rates of depression. Quote Wizard, an insurance company, analyzed the
Make 2020 the year of health
December 31, 2019
Starting the new year with lifestyle changes to improve your mindset and health will reward you in the new year, health experts say. In 2018, 45% of people wanted to
Local synagogue raises funds during annual Hanukkah campaign
December 30, 2019
During the eight days of Hanukkah, every dollar that was donated to Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley was matched three times by six benefactors for their “end of the year”
New year, new you, same challenges
December 30, 2019
A new year is about to begin, bringing with it the New Year’s parties, the Rose Parade and the dreaded “new year, new me” resolutions.
Chabad of SCV celebrates last days of Hanukkah with community Shabbat dinner
December 30, 2019
Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley hosted a community dinner to observe the weekly occurrence of Shabbat during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah at the synagogue on Friday. The community dinner