College Briefs for Aug. 28
August 28, 2025
Seidel named to Bucknell University dean’s list William Seidel, of Valencia, has been named to the Bucknell University dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the
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Laurene Weste | Step Back in Time at the Ranch House at Hart Park
August 28, 2025
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations.” – UNESCO Tucked into the hills of Old Town Newhall
STEM Conference takes new shape for its third year
August 27, 2025
The Valencia High School STEM Conference, now dubbed the Los Angeles STEM Conference, is graduating and moving to Santa Monica for the first time in three years. In an effort
Child & Family Center to host ‘Giving with Purpose’ webinar
August 27, 2025
News release Child & Family Center is scheduled to host a free online event, “Giving with Purpose: Gifting Webinar,” on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The webinar
The Savvy Senior | Tips and Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome
August 27, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an
Cougars return to campus
August 26, 2025
Students made their way back to College of the Canyons on Monday for the start of the fall 2025 semester. The semester features more than 1,880 sections of core classes
Attendees learn about internet trafficking crimes during ZOE forum
August 26, 2025
Residents attended ZOE International’s Human Trafficking Forum last week at Elevate Church, where frontline experts discussed the ways predators target kids online through social media, artificial intelligence, games and applications.
Dog adoption organization brings a ‘WRARE’ approach
August 25, 2025
Rashi and Eric Wiese love dogs. Rashi said she grew up with no pets and Eric had always had an affinity for animals. The Paws N’ Flow Dog Adoption event
HMNH honored for cardiac cath lab excellence
August 25, 2025
News release The American College of Cardiology has recognized Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for
Carousel Ranch’s ‘Heart of the West’ shines light on young riders’ triumphs
August 25, 2025
Four-year-old Emilia Olmos rode her horse around the performance area Saturday evening at Carousel Ranch, located on Sierra Highway between Santa Clarita and Agua Dulce. As she passed a crowd
Photos: Lusian Art Exhibit
August 23, 2025
Artist and Santa Clarita Artists Association member Nadia Lusian recently celebrated her art exhibit debut at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall. In her solo exhibit, she featured
Saugus set to celebrate 50 years
August 23, 2025
Saugus High School will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the school in a special event on Monday, Sept. 8, in the school’s auditorium, also known as the Forum. To
Photos: “Caribbean Nights” Senses Block Party
August 23, 2025
“Caribbean Nights” at the Senses Block Party brought in crowds of people for dancing to Upstream, a Caribbean band, interactive games and food trucks on Thursday evening in Newhall. Photos
Robert Lamoureux | Toilet repair for the aspiring DIYer
August 23, 2025
Question: Hi Robert, I’m a younger homeowner with my first home, and would like to try and handle repairs mostly on my own, as I am able. This is the
The Time Ranger | Blood on Your Face: A Sure-Fire Crime Tip-Off
August 23, 2025
Well. What do you think. Should we just stumble out to the den, turn on the cable and see if there’s a John Wayne movie on or should we slip
Faces of the SCV: Young pilot’s dream taking flight
August 22, 2025
She said she was never really afraid of her daughter flying — except for a brief two minutes. The mother of Valencia 18-year-old Stephanie Croisdale recalled those two tense minutes
Flying like a superhero
August 22, 2025
Kids take flight, hope takes hold Newhall 6-year-old Damien Markham flew like Superman. He got to do that thanks to veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director Jim Churchman and
‘Voice of Democracy’ essay contest opens for high school students
August 22, 2025
The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Office is sponsoring a scholarship essay contest for students in high school, and a parallel essay contest for middle school students. The “Voice of
Hoefflin Foundation to host ‘Paddle for the Battle’ pickleball fundraiser
August 22, 2025
The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is scheduled to host its annual “Paddle for the Battle” pickleball fundraiser at The Paseo Club in Valencia on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12.
‘Pollinators on Parade’ presentation buzzes at nature center
August 21, 2025
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center invited residents to a special free event, “Pollinators on Parade,” that was all about pollinators on Sunday afternoon. Pollinators are anything that helps move pollen