College Briefs for Jan. 16
January 16, 2025
Megan Perry named to Berry College fall 2024 dean’s list Megan Perry, of Newhall, was named to the fall dean’s list at Berry College. The dean’s list honors students who
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New Vasquez Rocks documentary aims to promote stewardship
January 16, 2025
This particular influencer waited for the skies to turn black, and then he made his way into Vasquez Rocks Natural Area with a gas can, something he could use to
Local man’s love for Ukrainians keeps his nonprofit busy
January 16, 2025
Santa Clarita resident Joseph White, 28, lived in Ukraine for 18 years before coming back to the United States to go to college. His parents have been missionaries in Ukraine
Jason Gibbs | Parenting for Prevention In-Person Meeting
January 16, 2025
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt As a father of two young children, I
St. Francis Dam disaster tour planned for March 12
January 15, 2025
The public has the opportunity to walk the site of the March 12, 1928, St. Francis Dam disaster. At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical
Child & Family Center donation drive seeks to help fire victims
January 15, 2025
Twenty minutes before the scheduled 3 to 6 p.m. donation drop-off time slot, the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita already had several tables full of items to help
County officials outline road to rebuilding after fires
January 15, 2025
As winds are winding down after a tumultuous week in Los Angeles County, there has been progress in containing the three major fires that have continued to burn. According to
Finally Family Homes to host open house Saturday
January 15, 2025
News release Finally Family Homes is inviting the community to a “Tiny Open House” event on Saturday to celebrate the completion of a tiny house project. Built entirely by
The Savvy Senior | Does Medicare Cover Talk Therapy Services?
January 15, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.
Rancho Camulos Museum offers trip back to 1882
January 14, 2025
About a dozen people on Saturday walked the same dirt path and up the same steps American author Helen Hunt Jackson used on Jan. 23, 1882, when she came to
Homeless count postponed due to fires
January 14, 2025
News release Due to the ongoing wildfires throughout the Los Angeles County region, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has postponed the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, which was
Study: Common sleeping pill potentially linked to Alzheimer’s
January 14, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A study published this week suggests that a common sleeping medication, zolpidem, may disrupt the brain’s ability to “cleanse” itself during sleep, potentially raising the risk
Second annual Anxiety Summit to be held Monday
January 14, 2025
Ironically amid an uncertain climate in recent weeks in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County, Valencia Hills Community Church is holding its second annual Anxiety Summit on Monday from 1
IRS proposes updates to catch-up contributions for retirement plans
January 14, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The IRS has proposed new rules for catch-up contributions, which are extra contributions to 401(k) or similar retirement plans for employees aged 50 or older. Announced
West Ranch student hosts board game donation drive
January 14, 2025
For Govind Sudan, a West Ranch High School sophomore, sitting down and playing board games with his family was one of his favorite memories growing up, and with his passion
AOC student leads the way with volunteerism
January 13, 2025
This Academy of the Canyons senior student noticed there was trash along the trails of Towsley Canyon and the Rivendale Open Space area when he and his family would go
Child & Family Center hosts donation drive to support families impacted by fires
January 13, 2025
News release In the aftermath of the devastating Southern California fires, Child & Family Center has joined with Baby2Baby to host a donation drive to help families impacted by the
Surgeon general calls for cancer warning labels on alcohol
January 13, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory that alcohol consumption could lead to a risk of developing cancer, calling for an updated warning
Robert Lamoureux | How to avoid getting steamed over a sauna project
January 11, 2025
Question: Hi Robert, I am in the process of purchasing a high-end sauna that is both infra-red as well as steam. The manufacturer says that it will need two 220
The Time Ranger | Happy Birthday to the Centurion & The Pie
January 11, 2025
Top of a wintry morning here in one of the absolute best spots on the entire globe. I chat with friends across the country. They’re shivering or shoveling snow. Here?