Community

LEAP Children’s museum hosts annual pop-up event  

A usually empty space in The Patios of the Valencia Town Center was transformed into a science haven for children last weekend for the LEAP Children’s Museum pop-up event with hands-on and engaging exhibits.   The event was

Health News filler

Researchers: Flu vaccine studies have major flaw 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Studies estimating the effectiveness of the flu vaccine have a significant flaw, according to a new paper.  The studies are biased because of how they handle

Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has received a 2026 NICU Surprise Award for Highest Data Quality from the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative. Courtesy photo.

Kaiser NICU earns statewide award for newborn care 

News release  Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which serves members in the Santa Clarita Valley, has been recognized statewide for its commitment to clinical excellence,

Lincoln Club welcomes statewide GOP candidates to SCV  

The Lincoln Club of Los Angeles County welcomed Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and other candidates for statewide office to the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, giving residents an opportunity to hear from them directly

Adobe Stock photo of a pergola.

Building a Pergola: What to Know Before You Start 

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer  Imagine an elegant place for reading, relaxing, dining, and entertaining outdoors that many homeowners can build themselves. Sounds like a pergola!  There’s a pergola for every

College briefs

College Briefs for Aug. 27

Shaner named to Columbia College dean’s list   Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean’s list, a

Bill Miranda City Council Message

Bill Miranda | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

“Unidos, somos más.” “Together, we are more.” — National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers  If there is one thing that defines the Hispanic community, it is family. Family is where

Walk of Western Stars survives Newhall fire 

One of Old Town Newhall’s distinctive qualities is its Walk of Western Stars — a sidewalk tribute akin to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.   In the aftermath of a structure fire that destroyed a block of local businesses and a theater, almost all the plaques closest to the blaze on

SCV Boys & Girls Club receives state, federal upgrade funds  

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club was presented with new funding from a pair of local elected officials last week, aimed at upgrading the club’s infrastructure and providing programming to help combat opioid abuse.   Rep. George Whitesides, D- Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo,