CRY America launches youth chapter
July 16, 2025
News release The Los Angeles chapter of Child Rights and You has announced the launch of the CRY America Los Angeles Youth Chapter, led by high school students to broaden
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The Savvy Senior | Beware of the Medicare Advantage Trap
July 16, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able
Photos: Celebrate series ‘Colombia’
July 15, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita highlighted the country of Columbia during its Celebrate series event on Friday evening at the Canyon Country Community Center. Guests were met with live Spanish
Two of a kind: West Ranch pair earn all-CIF lacrosse honors
July 15, 2025
For the first time, West Ranch is celebrating two lacrosse players who were recognized with the CIF Southern Section Division 2 all-CIF postseason honors. Lauren Lamb, 17, who is an
Social Security checks may be smaller this month, but some seniors have options
July 15, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Some Social Security recipients could experience a payment garnishment as an agency clawback policy on previous overpayments doled out to seniors goes into effect later in
Photos: Walkie Talkie Group tours SCV Sheriff’s Station
July 15, 2025
Twenty members of the Walkie Talkie Communications team from Friendly Valley — an over-55 community in Newhall — took a tour of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The Walkie
Longtime TMU president dies after illness
July 14, 2025
Grace Community Church and The Master’s University announced Monday evening that Pastor John MacArthur, leader of TMU for the past 40 years, has died. He was 86. MacArthur became the
RISE Foundation brings the ‘lemon-aid’ to foster families
July 14, 2025
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade – at least that is what the RISE Foundation did. RISE Foundation hosted its third annual “Lemonade for Foster-Aid” lemonade stand event throughout
It’s official: Hart Park becomes city’s 40th park
July 14, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita announced the official opening of its 40th park on Monday, as William S. Hart Park is now under full city ownership and open to
CDC: Nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes
July 14, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Nearly one in every three children aged at least 12 have prediabetes, or higher than normal blood sugar levels or glucose levels, the Centers for Disease
The Time Ranger | The Fabled Mint Canyon $10 Piano Fee Feud
July 12, 2025
Well. Somehow, here we are, summer. Belly of the Beast. Hope you don’t mind. I’ve installed personal equestrian misters to spray a gentle ghosting of refreshing water over us as
Robert Lamoureux | Questions on clover as a yard option
July 12, 2025
Question: I know you are very knowledgeable on construction and many home projects, from reading your articles for the past year. Do you also have landscaping experience? Hopefully you can
The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships
July 10, 2025
Skaters from states throughout the West glided and gathered at The Cube recently to compete in the Western States Regional Speed Skating Championships. With 30 skaters qualifying, including three of
Residents gather for suicide prevention forum
July 10, 2025
In the United States, over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023, with one death occurring every 11 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To combat
SCV 10‑year‑old turns yo‑yo obsession into national title
July 10, 2025
News release Ten‑year‑old Geo Gan first picked up a souvenir wooden yo‑yo on a family trip to Niagara Falls during the April 2024 solar eclipse. Just 14 months later, on June
College Briefs for July 10
July 10, 2025
2 local students complete capstone projects at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Almost 1,200 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed a senior capstone thesis that is required of all graduating seniors
Jason Gibbs | Celebrating 35 years of music under the stars with Concerts in the Park
July 10, 2025
There are summer traditions, and then there are Santa Clarita summer legends. For 35 years now, families, friends, neighbors and music lovers alike have gathered under the open skies of
FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’
July 9, 2025
News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything,” event appreciating the many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth
Elks conduct annual flag history event
July 9, 2025
News release The history of the flag of the United States of America, as shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers, was presented last month as part of the
The Savvy Senior | Nifty golf gadgets that can help older golfers
July 9, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers? I like to walk the course when I play but I have some back problems