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Photos: National Night Out

August 5, 2026

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the California Highway Patrol and Search & Rescue team members, in addition to other organizations, participated in National Night Out in conjunction with the

Photos: Gold Rush in Santa Clarita

August 5, 2026

Attendees put on their boots and gathered for the fourth installment of the city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park series, featuring Gold Rush Country performing contemporary hits on

Dietra Clayton

Bridge to Home announces new executive director 

August 5, 2026

News release  Bridge to Home announced that Dietra Clayton is the new executive director of the nonprofit homeless services organization.   Clayton brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience advancing housing stability, behavioral health services, organizational growth and community partnerships, according to a news release from the nonprofit.   Most recently, she served as managing executive director of The Sophia Way in Washington State, where she led efforts to expand services for women experiencing homelessness, strengthen organizational sustainability, and deepen partnerships across government, philanthropy, health care and the nonprofit sector, the release said.  “Dietra has built her career around one simple but powerful belief — that everyone deserves hope, opportunity and the support to move from crisis to stability,” Bridge to Home Board President Laura Gallardo said in the release. “Her

Special olympics hosts bowling tournament  

August 4, 2026

The Valencia Lanes was packed on Saturday morning, with teams from across southern California including the Santa Clarita Valley for the 2026 SCV Bowling Competition hosted by the Special Olympics of Southern

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | The Mystery of the Squeaking Pocket Door 

August 1, 2026

Question: Hi Robert, I have a pocket door that is making a “grinding/squeaking” noise, as it is operated. Is this something I can investigate on my own, or do I need to call a professional in for it? Who would I call? Thanks for your help.  — Roger L.  Answer: Roger, if you are patient and decent with tools, you can give this a go. It is likely a shift in materials. This happens over time with doors and such, with houses settling.   Carefully remove the trim surrounding the pocket door frame, exercise the door and see if that is where it was catching. If this is the case, shave down the trim so that there is clearance between the two, and reinstall. Caulk and paint as needed.   If, by chance, this was not the issue, you will likely have to open drywall to investigate further. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received several awards from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Courtesy photo.

HMNH nationally recognized for stroke care 

July 31, 2026

News release   Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Photos: RagDolls performs during Concerts

July 30, 2026

Attendees rocked out and reminisced with Aerosmith classics during the city of Santa Clarita’s third installment of the 2026 Concerts in the Park lineup, featuring the Ragdolls Aerosmith Tribute Band,