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Worship music beyond church walls
February 2, 2017
Dave Anderson doesn’t typically listen to Christian worship music; but when he heard NorthPark Mission’s new album, he knew it was something special. Anderson was impressed by the album. He
From homeless to heartwarming
February 1, 2017
It is a rare occasion that I eat at a fast-food restaurant but today was a cold one and I wanted hot chili and a baked potato. Eating in the
Razzmatazz
February 1, 2017
One hot night in New Orleans The Jazz Age had begun Some Creoles and some Black folk They just were havin’ fun They took that good ol’e Ragtime They mixed
Canyon High School Student Donates 2,000 Books to Children in Need
February 1, 2017
Canyon High School student Mackenzie Krestul’s charity, Code Read, held its first book fair on January 19, at Manzanita Elementary in Palmdale. Students, who had the opportunity to earn “Book
Bringing history to life
January 31, 2017
With little more than a construction paper kitchen set as a backdrop, Julia Child was brought back to life for a rapt audience at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
‘I don’t see a downside’
January 30, 2017
Five times a week for the last five years, Royce Smith stands ready at 5 a.m. to start his day at Results Fitness in Newhall. Sometimes, he even gets there
Man, Woman of Year Nominations Close
January 30, 2017
Local nonprofit organizations have until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, to submit nominations for the 2017 Man and Woman of the Year awards. All nominees and their nominating organizations will
Doane University Announces Fall 2016 Dean’s List
January 28, 2017
Doane University, CRETE, Neb., has announced the 258 students named to the Dean’s List for fall 2016. Students must achieve a minimum 3.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
Your Home Improvements
January 28, 2017
Robert, I live in Canyon Country in a home with a detached garage on the property. About two years ago I had this garage re-roofed by a reputable contractor. During
Local students named to the Dean’s List at Aurora University
January 28, 2017
Aurora University has named the following students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or
Cannabis, the hottest new pet supplement
January 28, 2017
It all started with her parent’s dog, Toby. The 140 pound Akita and Great Dane mix had been adopted as a puppy and quickly developed stomach issues ranging from diarrhea
Central Park Walkers
January 27, 2017
Central Park Walkers held their 9th Annual Holiday Potluck in Central Park on the first Friday of December, 2016. This informal gathering allows residents to socialize with their fellow walkers
Newcomers and Friends January Luncheon Meeting
January 27, 2017
Dave Berg, author of “Behind the Curtain,” was a guest speaker at the January luncheon meeting of Newcomers and Friends. As co-producer for The Tonight Show with The Jay Leno
Congregation fasts for clarity and connection
January 27, 2017
Mauricio Ruiz is no stranger to hoping for a miracle. Ruiz has experienced miracles throughout his life, events he said are typically preceded by a time he’s spent fasting and
Preparation Precipitates Appreciation
January 26, 2017
Our usually blue horizons have been overpowered with rain clouds lately, reminding us that rainy season is here. Although rain brings a multitude of benefits, including watering our open spaces,
Henry Mayo Home Tour League Installs New Board
January 26, 2017
Henry Mayo Home Tour League presented their 2017 Executive Board at an installation luncheon on January 17 at Wolf Creek Restaurant. The 2017 Executive Board will include: President, Debra Weyland;
Church offers special needs mass to families
January 25, 2017
For more than a decade, Christine Ruiz and her family would attend mass at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church (St. Kateri) as a split family. The mother of three always
Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Individuals with Prader Willi Syndrome
January 25, 2017
A six year old boy with Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is preparing to go to his Kindergarten class in North Valencia, but is becoming wildly upset because there is a
