Randal Winter — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Valencia resident
August 9, 2019
Randal Winter has always been handy. At 18, he was stationed in Vietnam, where it was hot and humid in the summertime. After he was able to acquire a portable
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Eugene Taylor — U.S. Airborne — World War II — Valencia Resident
August 2, 2019
Included among the collection of art pieces decorating Col. Eugene Taylor’s home is “Chikara, The Loyal Son,” a limited edition print of a painting by Hisashi Otsuka. The sole subject
Unsung heroes get their recognition
July 28, 2019
On Sunday afternoon, Milcah White hosted a “Salute to Hometown Heroes” reception at Mimi’s Cafe, where she and her business partners presented certificates of recognition from Sen. Scott Wilk and Rep. Katie Hill for military veterans and those who have devoted themselves to caring for special needs individuals.
Albert Ewing — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam-era veteran — Valencia resident
July 26, 2019
Back in second grade, Albert Ewing had a teacher with “flaming red hair” who was mean to the students. She didn’t know what art was all about, he said, and
Frederick Carter — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam Veteran — Valencia Resident
July 18, 2019
Staff Sgt. Frederick Carter has lived in his retirement home in Valencia for six years. A five-bedroom, five-bathroom, Mediterranean-style home nestled in the Vista Hills community, its natural lighting and
Chamber recognizes SCV veterans at annual Patriots Luncheon
July 11, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored local veterans at its ninth annual Patriots Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday. Each year, the luncheon serves to recognize veterans
Joseph Reyes — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Valencia resident
July 11, 2019
Joseph Reyes has been a software developer for more than 50 years now, and he’s good at it. “They used to call me ‘One-time Joe,’” he said. In those earlier
Bill Vidito — Gulf War-Era Veteran — U.S. Army — Stevenson Ranch
July 5, 2019
It’s always the people you least expect. As you sit in front of Bill Vidito, you notice a handful of things: a collared shirt, unwrinkled, but with Hawaiian patterns and
Ashley Bozeman — U.S. Navy — Afghanistan & Iraq-era — Saugus resident
June 27, 2019
Ashley Bozeman is happier when she’s doing things she can truly believe in, whether that means she’s training dogs at Ray’s Hope: Rescue to Rescue, working with the horses at
SCV Chamber releases names of Patriots Luncheon honorees
June 26, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced seven local veterans and community leaders set to be honored at its ninth annual Patriots Luncheon in July. The 2019 honorees are:
Juan Ortiz — U.S. Merchant Marine — World War II-era, Korea Veteran — Valencia Resident
June 21, 2019
Juan Ortiz’s father told him a phrase before he sent his son off as a young teenager to take on New York City. It was a phrase he would take
‘Mental Health Day’ aims to help veterans and families
June 15, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative hosted its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday. The mental health day, which was free to attend,
Chris & Constance Werthe — U.S. Navy, Air Force & Army — Valencia residents
June 13, 2019
When you’re in the military, finding someone who understands the time commitment isn’t always easy, which is why many end up marrying fellow military members. Chris and Constance Werthe can
Jeffrey Stabile — U.S. Air Force — Vietnam — Newhall Resident
June 7, 2019
There’s a reason so many songs and pieces of art are stylized or are in honor of New York City. The people, the food and the fact that around every
Battle buddies, community unite to support veterans on D-Day’s 75th anniversary
June 7, 2019
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, local residents, veterans and a few Santa Clarita Valley canines came together at The Oaks Club for the fourth annual Battle Buddy Golf Classic,
Mental health day to help veterans and their families
June 5, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Veteran Services Collaborative is hosting its first Veteran & Family Mental Health Day, “Pathways to Empowerment,” on Saturday, June 15. The “mental health day,” which is
David Barragan — U.S. Navy veteran — Vietnam-era — Canyon Country resident
May 30, 2019
Not every veteran can say they found their passion through their time in the military, but David Barragan is certainly among them. “It was a blessing because it really steered
Helping veterans through a little puppy love
May 30, 2019
David Essex, a U.S. Army veteran, has known for years that he wants to help the veteran community, but it wasn’t until he began working with dogs that he was
Korean War veterans recognized at Eternal Valley Memorial Day Tribute
May 27, 2019
Eternal Valley held its Memorial Day Tribute on Monday morning — a ceremony that included speeches from Santa Clarita veterans like councilman and former Green Beret Bob Kellar and retired Navy fighter pilot Mike Garcia, a flyover by World War II AT6 aircraft and a rifle salute by the Ronald Reagan Marine Corps League, Simi Valley.
Bella Vida hosts Memorial Day sing-along tribute
May 25, 2019
Senior veterans from across the Santa Clarita Valley were honored with a Memorial Day tribute at the Bella Vida Senior Center on Friday. The tribute began with an opening flag