Candles in farmhouse windows can shine a long way on dark nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This light was especially symbolic at Christmas, when settlers in frontier Appalachia — many of
Question: Good evening, Robert. I bought an older home in Valencia several years ago and, at the time, the inspection report said the roof was still in good condition, though not new.
Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s
News release A two-decade Christmas tradition continues on Saturday when Faith Community Church welcomes hundreds of neighbors for its 20th annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration. “Hosting our 20th annual Festividad is truly a blessing for
Celebrating two decades — or 20 years — since its establishment, one could think that “2” is a lucky number for Troop 2222. Focusing on building character, leadership and even producing 78
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger welcomed hundreds of children and families on Saturday as she hosted her annual Foster Youth Holiday Celebration at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The long-standing
Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list Eastern Oregon University named 611 students to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring term, including Eldred Bodily, of Santa Clarita, majoring
This season is one of the most joyful and meaningful times of the year, when we celebrate, spend time with loved ones and surprise someone special with a gift they’ve been dreaming about. As
It’s the season of giving, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley James T. Ventress Clubhouse got an opportunity to share the holiday magic on Wednesday with a large donation of toys. The SCV Boys
Imagine a world of “Spotify Wrapped,” but for your browser. In an effort to create an add-on for Mozilla Firefox, that’s what local resident and recent California State University, Monterey Bay graduate, Taimur
The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends hosted its 24th annual Candlelight Remembrance Program for children, grandchildren and siblings who were taken too soon at BethlehemSCV on Sunday evening. The evening featured a walkway
News release The Valencia Town Center is inviting the community to help local families stay warm this season by participating in the nationwide One Warm Coat “Share the Warmth” campaign, sponsored locally by Centennial, the firm
News release The Santa Clarita Sierra Hillbillies Club invites the community to its “New Year’s After Party” square and round dance on Sunday, Jan. 4. Paul Waters will be the caller from 2:30 to 5 p.m., calling social square dance and plus tips. Also,
News release The Group SoCal, a local nonprofit real estate organization, recently celebrated the end of its first year by giving back to two local charities, the group announced in
News release Every holiday season, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital employees provide support to local families through the William S. Hart Union High School District’s annual Helping Families Program. This year, Henry Mayo
Ever wondered where “waste” goes after it is flushed down the toilet? On a recent Saturday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, part of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, held a tour at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant to show members of the
The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra held its Annual Children’s Concert on Dec. 6 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Before guests could interact with performers throughout the show
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The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by
https://youtu.be/a0TwuCbewEw The College of the Canyons University Center saw hundreds of families pass through its doors on Saturday, drawn by toys — and a visit from Santa Claus. Hundreds of kids lined up at a single desk in the University Center lobby