The Westfield Valencia Town Center hosted an early morning photo opportunity with Santa Claus for families who need a sensory-friendly environment on Sunday. Families waited in line to get a
The California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office hosted its inaugural “Stuff-A-Bus” toy drive as a part of the CHiPs for Kids toy drive campaign for families in need at Walmart on
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. Running nightly from dusk to 10 p.m. through
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center held its Holiday Craft Fair with guests getting an opportunity to decorate wreaths, yule logs and more for the holidays on Saturday and Sunday. Photos
News release JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the
News release The nonprofit Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. is expanding its partnership with Bridge to Home, providing enhanced health care services to residents and clients, the Dixon Health Center announced in a news release. Founded
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Owning a smartphone in childhood poses a significantly higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity, and depression among children, according to a Dec. 1 peer-reviewed study published in the journal “Pediatrics” from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from 10,588 children, collected from a National Institutes of Health study. The participants had a mean age of 12 years, and 63.6% owned a smartphone. The median
Promoting children’s literacy is a goal that the Santa Clarita Public Library’s annual Family Literacy Festival has brought to the Santa Clarita Valley with flair for the past 18 years. This year’s circus-themed literacy festival featured booths and entertainers encouraging kids
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda was never a hockey player growing up, but on Friday evening he had to grab a hockey stick and a puck in order to
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“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it between Muzak versions of “Jingle Bells” and “White Christmas”
I’ve been doing these trail rides into Santa Clarita Valley history for almost 50 years now. We just celebrated Christmas for 2025 and hope you were surrounded by loved ones. May you become, most joyously, the
Jiminy Christmas, would someone mind telling me where 2025 went? Less than a month and we’ve burnt another year. Thank goodness for the miracle of time traveling, where we can mosey back
Prosperitas Financial hosted a toy drive and photos with Santa Clause at their offices for whoever wanted to participate and join the holiday festivities on Thursday evening. Photos by: Kamryn
News release The timeless charm of “The Nutcracker” takes center ice at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center during the fifth annual Holiday Skate Show, scheduled Dec. 12 and 13. This year’s production, “A Nutcracker Fantasy,” brings the classic holiday story to
News release The Santa Clarita Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance club invites the community to its Pearl Harbor Remembrance Square Dance on Sunday. Phil Farmer will be the caller from 2 to 4:30 p.m., calling social
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra invites families and community members to a magical afternoon at the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra Annual Children’s Concert, where a beloved children’s story
UAlbany recognizes Epalle for spring dean’s list The University at Albany has recognized Chareine-Laurel Epalle, of Canyon Country, for selection to the spring 2025 dean’s list. The dean’s list at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic
It was the night of Thursday, Nov. 10, 1983. Anntionette Hull was in bed after working a long day, and her husband, Charles, known as “Chuck,” kept working on his
As the air grows crisp and twinkling lights begin to brighten our streets, the holiday season returns to Santa Clarita — bringing with it the warmth of tradition, community and togetherness. This