College Brief for May 14
May 14, 2026
Selle elected to membership in Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Rebekah Selle, of Canyon Country, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the
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Bill Miranda | 36 Years of Concerts in the Park: 2026 Full Concert Line-up
May 14, 2026
Nothing says summertime quite like Concerts in the Park. This year marks the 36th summer of live music in Santa Clarita, making Concerts in the Park one of our longest-standing traditions. Music
Hart district honors student filmmakers at PSA awards
May 13, 2026
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony held on April 24 at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, said a news
City to host Critter Fair at Hart Park
May 13, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita’s Critter Fair returns to William S. Hart Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing a long-standing community tradition with a
Over 70 attend FYI open house
May 13, 2026
News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on Saturday, April 25. Attendees learned how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system, equipping them
Family Promise receives $20,000 grant to assist homeless families
May 13, 2026
News release Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton, a homebuilder, to help the local nonprofit support local families in need of housing assistance. The grant is a portion of the $2 million Clayton is
Assistance League provides sixth-grade students outfits for graduation
May 13, 2026
News release Assistance League of Santa Clarita, a chapter of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization, invited 120 local students, referred by their schools, to a shopping event April 26 to prepare them for their upcoming promotion to middle school. Each
Elks announce ‘Americanism’ essay contest winner
May 13, 2026
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 proudly recognized Cooper Kehoe, an eighth‑grade member of the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism
The Savvy Senior | The Letter Your Loved Ones Will Treasure
May 13, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how
Teacher Tribute celebrates 42 years
May 12, 2026
Continuing a decades-old Santa Clarita Valley tradition, the SCV Education Foundation welcomed educators and aspiring teachers Friday evening to celebrate local education under one roof during the 42nd annual Teacher Tribute. Representatives
HMNH appoints Kelly Galbo as VP and chief nursing officer
May 12, 2026
News release Kelly Galbo has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the hospital announced in a news release. “Galbo brings extensive experience in nursing leadership, with a strong
Supreme Court extends order allowing access to abortion pill
May 12, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday extended its order allowing a popular abortion pill to continue to be sent in the mail, after a federal appeals
Aging in place: Kitchen retrofits and renovations that work
May 12, 2026
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing writer Ideally, creating a kitchen that allows you to age in place should start well before it’s needed. Consider incorporating key features whenever you’re doing renovations to your kitchen. If you
42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns
May 11, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic. This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1
Acting CDC director: Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’
May 11, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The acting head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday that a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship “is not
Lauffer to retire from HMNH after 11 years of service
May 11, 2026
News release Marlee Lauffer, president of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and vice president of marketing and communications for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, has announced her retirement effective June
Action drug rehab CEO and Signal show host displays snakes for Young Marines
May 10, 2026
The Southern Pacific rattlesnake, once set in the center of the semi-circle of Young Marines, didn’t strike, just as its handler had predicted — but its rattler was in overdrive. In fact, the snake rattled for
Carousel Ranch’s 17th annual Charity Shoot sees novice, sharp and repeat shooters
May 9, 2026
At Carousel Ranch’s annual “How the West was Won” Charity Shoot, competition is beside the point: The winner can expect a not-so-expensive trophy and the honor of the title, at least until next year. What makes the clay
Special Needs Network establishes new community in Santa Clarita
May 9, 2026
Special Needs Network Inc., a nonprofit founded in 2005, opened its Valencia chapter on Wednesday with the help of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Founded by Areva Martin
Bowman celebrates 33rd Day of the Artist and Poet festival
May 9, 2026
In an intimate setting on Thursday, Bowman High School students took the podium one by one to read original poems during the 33rd annual Day of the Artist and Poet