Local man who helps homeless: ‘It was the best Christmas’
January 4, 2025
He’ll ask people to close their eyes for five seconds and absorb the darkness. Then he’ll say to imagine they were born blind, never to know colors or what even
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Chill seekers take the polar plunge
January 4, 2025
It’s safe to say that the month of January is well into the season of cold. On Saturday morning, at 51 degrees and with 10-mph winds, about 100 people took
The Time Ranger | Snow & the SCV’s Worst Woman. Ever.
January 4, 2025
Well amen boy howdy, here we go, first Saturday in January 2025, on our very first time ride through the back canyons of Santa Clarita lore and history. Isn’t it
Robert Lamoureux | Looking for concrete solutions to driveway question
January 4, 2025
Question: Hi Robert. Currently, we have an asphalt driveway, but want to replace it with a concrete driveway. Will this require a permit? Do you have any tips regarding the
Faces of the SCV: Nurse takes long way to the right job
January 3, 2025
This particular patient had been in the hospital for a while. He was unhappy. He lived alone at home, and his family was not local, and so, he had no
Memorial highway to honor Deputy Jake Kuredjian
January 3, 2025
Members of the community are invited to attend a memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring fallen Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian on Wednesday hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. A
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
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