Volunteers sought for homeless count
January 2, 2025
News release On Jan. 21, the city of Santa Clarita will partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and the local nonprofit Bridge to Home for the 2025 Greater Los
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Rancho Camulos to re-create Helen Hunt Jackson visit
January 2, 2025
News release Visitors to Rancho Camulos have the opportunity on Saturday, Jan. 11, to experience a re-creation of Helen Hunt Jackson’s Jan. 23, 1882, visit to Rancho Camulos, which inspired her
College Briefs for Jan. 2
January 2, 2025
Local students named to SNHU summer 2024 president’s list Southern New Hampshire University announced that multiple local students were named to the summer 2024 president’s list. The summer terms run
Bill Miranda | Happy New Year, Santa Clarita!
January 2, 2025
As we jump into the new year, the city of Santa Clarita has so much to be thankful for. The city’s 37 years of growth has brought the community top-notch
Henry Mayo welcomes first baby of 2025
January 1, 2025
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia welcomed its first baby of the year at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, hospital officials said. According to Patrick Moody, Henry Mayo’s director of marketing
City announces series of community hikes
January 1, 2025
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting residents to a series of guided community hikes led by city staff at different trailheads and parks throughout the city.
CalRTA hosts holiday luncheon
January 1, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its holiday luncheon, featuring entertainment by the Valencia High School choirs. The next luncheon will be in March. The end-of-the-year
FYI holds annual holiday party for foster youth
January 1, 2025
News release Fostering Youth Independence held its annual holiday celebration for all the organization’s local foster youth and Allies. The morning featured breakfast, a team snowman decorating contest, and the distribution
The Savvy Senior | How long to keep tax records and other financial documents
January 1, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage
City invites residents to take the Polar Plunge
December 31, 2024
News release Residents are invited to ring in the new year by taking the plunge into the icy waters at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center during the city of Santa
City, Burrtec offering Christmas tree recycling
December 31, 2024
News release Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their live Christmas trees this holiday season. The
Menorah lighting brings hundreds to celebrate Hanukkah
December 30, 2024
It was a celebration of light and unity at the Valencia Town Center’s second floor, as communities from three local synagogues gathered to light the Menorah during the fifth day
Robert Lamoureux | Coping with an in-ground pool install
December 28, 2024
Question: Hey there Robert, it’s a pleasure to have a reason to write in and the opportunity to say thank you for what your article offers to those of us
The Time Ranger | Snow, Joy & Far Too Many Holiday Tragedies
December 28, 2024
Sure hope Santa was kind to you and, more importantly, you were kind to one another over Christmas. C’mon. Untangle yourselves from the blankets and open your peep holes. The
Faces of the SCV: Valencia man shifts rear projection into high gear
December 27, 2024
There’s a scene from the 1980 comedy film “Airplane!” that utilizes what Hollywood calls rear projection. Actors Robert Stack and Craig Berenson are in a moving car. But the car
Photos: After Christmas shopping
December 26, 2024
Residents visited stores at Valencia Town Center the day after Christmas to return, exchange and buy items on Thursday.
College Briefs for Dec. 26
December 26, 2024
Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus More than 9,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
December 26, 2024
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a City Council member.
The Savvy Senior | Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks
December 25, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. What can you tell
Photos: Last-minute shopping
December 24, 2024
Shoppers gathered at the busy River Oaks Shopping Center on Tuesday to shop for last-minute gifts.