Castaic resident and World War II fighter pilot Kenneth Placek turned 102 years old on Tuesday. He celebrated his birthday among a group of military veterans during a Coffee4Vets meeting
Alex Nikolovski discovered the Placerita Canyon Nature Center during her college years, shortly after moving to the Santa Clarita Valley. Now, the local nature park has become a haven for
The annual Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, the
News release The Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark Museum is scheduled 1 p.m. May 24 to present a special screening of the documentary “Ghosts of California” as well as a
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the 27th District, including two Santa Clarita Valley students. The following students
Hixon among MTSU fall 2024 graduates Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating the students who received their degrees at its fall 2024 commencement ceremonies, including Jake Hixon of Canyon Country,
“And when the upcoming winter gives way to spring, rest assured, once again it will be ‘time for Dodger baseball.’” — Vin Scully The Los Angeles Dodgers trace their
While student athletes are often recognized for their fitness aptitude, their intellect and academic commitment play a big role, as well. This is the case for the West Ranch competition
News release Finally Family Homes announced it has been selected as one of eight winners of the 2024 Aging Out Institute Awards Program, receiving the Flame Award and a $40,000
News release Washington College, in Chestertown, Maryland, has named six students, including one from Santa Clarita, to its short list for the 2025 Sophie Kerr Prize, which is valued at
By Dagon Sparks Canyon Coyotes 4-H Club Reporter The Canyon Coyotes recently presented Luc Hauptman with the Chris Carroll award for being an outstanding member. Chris Carroll was an ideal 4-H
If you could send an experiment to the International Space Station, what experiment would you design? That’s the question Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School students are challenged with, through
Booth by booth, book by book, 80 authors in Santa Clarita introduced attendees to the world of fiction, nonfiction, self-help, and everything in between, during the second annual SCV Book
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer U.S. officials are recommending that adults aged 60 and up not receive the only available chikungunya vaccine after reports that older individuals who received the shot
Single Mothers Outreach hosted a celebration to commemorate 30 years of service on Friday night at the Sand Canyon Country Club. Pam Ripling, chair of the “Cheers to 30 Years”
While Ireland may not be known for its high summer temperatures in comparison to Santa Clarita, residents had the opportunity to experience Irish culture in true Santa Clarita fashion —
Nearly 40 students throughout The William S. Hart Union High School District are scheduled to host a robot showcase on May 17 at West Ranch High School from 1 to
Question: Robert, I’ve read your articles for years and always heeded advice given. I’ve moved from Santa Clarita — out of state, in fact. I am now in a climate
Well. We could all use a little more beauty sleep. But nothing invigorates the soul like a ride into yesteryear on a noble steed. Or, you could settle for a
X.X. “Skip” Newhall, the great-great-grandson of Henry Mayo Newhall, a ubiquitous namesake heavily involved in the early Western settlement of the area, died Sunday. He was 87. Newhall seemed to