College Brief for Aug. 21
August 21, 2025
Puglisi named to dean’s list at Grove City College Dom Puglisi, a junior English major at Grove City College from Santa Clarita, was named to the dean’s list with high
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Jason Gibbs | Honoring Youth and Inspiring Change at the Evening of Remembrance
August 21, 2025
At the heart of Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road), surrounded by oak trees and serene trails, is one of the most meaningful spaces in Santa Clarita: the Youth Grove,
Veteran Services Collaborative to host ‘Marching On’ fundraiser
August 20, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to serving those who served, is scheduled to present its annual fundraising event, “Marching On,” on Saturday, Sept. 13,
Master Chorale invites singers to audition
August 20, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, has announced open auditions for its upcoming season. Vocalists from the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond are invited
Valencia student earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
August 20, 2025
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that Andrew Kim, a senior at Valencia High School, has been awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the
The Savvy Senior | How to find a great handyman
August 20, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman who can help with small jobs around the house? — Almost 75 Dear
City accepting project proposals for Make a Difference Day
August 19, 2025
News release Make a Difference Day is happening on Saturday, Oct. 25, and the city of Santa Clarita is inviting nonprofit organizations across the community to be a part of
City to host Business for Artists Conference
August 19, 2025
News release Santa Clarita Arts is scheduled to host its fourth annual Business for Artists Conference on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canyon Country
Photos: ‘Etch and Catch’
August 19, 2025
In an effort to prevent vehicle theft, residents participated in the “Etch & Catch” event hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Social Security says it won’t eliminate paper checks for some beneficiaries
August 19, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration will not phase out the sending of paper benefit checks to all recipients by Sept. 30, a spokesperson confirmed. In a statement
Historical Society launches capital campaign
August 19, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is launching a year-long effort, the Golden Dream Campaign, a capital campaign with a goal of raising $2 million for the nonprofit
SCV Food Pantry gets grant for ‘refresh’ from Albertsons company
August 18, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry was granted $30,000 for a “refresh and restore” of its facilities by Albertsons Companies Inc. on Friday. Joanne Ainsworth, executive director of the SCV
Kellogg’s agrees to remove artificial dyes from all cereals
August 18, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer WK Kellogg is the first company to commit in a legal agreement to removing artificial dyes from its products, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on
Photos: Adele Tribute at Central Park
August 18, 2025
The sixth installment, “Always, Adele,” for Concerts in the Park saw crowds of people sitting and enjoying with their families and friends. The Adele tribute band, Always, Adele played her
Schiavo hosts second annual Youth and Family Festival
August 16, 2025
Rosa Gutierrez brought her four children to Saturday’s Youth and Family Festival hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, in partnership with Strength United, a California State University, Northridge, community agency.
Back to school: A message from local superintendents
August 16, 2025
For first-time students or returning ones, walking through the school hallways on the first day of school can either be exciting or nerve-wracking. Questions arise. “Will I like my teacher?”
Robert Lamoureux | Question No. 1 on dogs and a new lawn
August 16, 2025
Question: Hello Robert, I am in the process of redoing our existing landscape, it is original to the property here in the older part of Valencia. Needless to say, the
The Time Ranger | Pignappers, Murder & How Hart Became Hart
August 16, 2025
A warm — but hopefully not too darn warm — and Western howdy to you, saddlepals. C’mon. Up and out of those bunks and don’t even think about trying to
David March Park to close for upgrade work
August 15, 2025
News release David March Park, 28310 North Via Joyce Drive, will temporarily close starting Monday, to complete planned upgrades and the addition of new amenities, according to a news release
‘Pollinators on Parade’ Sunday at Nature Center
August 15, 2025
News release The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates is inviting the public to a special free event, “Pollinators on Parade,” scheduled 2 p.m. Sunday. The event will offer an in-depth