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
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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
Backpack Walk brings community together to honor local veterans
May 25, 2019
Local veterans and their families gathered early Saturday morning for the Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk at Realty Executives in Newhall. The 3-mile walk was created
Kathy Ellis — U.S. Army Reserve — Post-Vietnam to Iraq-era — Stevenson Ranch resident
May 23, 2019
Kathy Ellis describes retiring from the U.S. Army Reserve as a bride would describe her post-wedding. “I put away my uniform like a bride puts away her wedding dress,” Ellis
Diego Barrientos — U.S. Army — Iraq War — Val Verde/Valencia
May 17, 2019
“To learn to do a skateboard trick, how many times you have to do something to get it right, and you hurt yourself and you learn to do that trick
Eric Larson — Marine Corps Reserve — Desert Storm-Era — Castaic
May 10, 2019
It’s rare to find a Marine who would describe the Corps as “fun.” Yes, you’ll find a consensus among them — from those currently in the service, to those who
Deborah Nance — U.S. Army — Vietnam War-era — Newhall resident
May 3, 2019
Deborah Nance, who answers to “Dee,” describes her mother as the “grandmother” type. “Her funeral was filled with nieces, nephews, grandkids, friends,” Nance said. “They talked about how she was
Roger Carl — Navy & Air Force — World War II — Valencia Resident
April 25, 2019
You can tell Tech. Sgt. Roger Carl is bright. With his quick wit and a deep laugh, he’ll tell you about circuits, grids and how there’s a whole HAM radio
Barney Kort U.S. Army – Korean War-era – Stevenson Ranch
April 19, 2019
One of the first things Barney and Jeannie Kort said during an interview about their lives, as they sat across from each other at the dining room table in their
Affordable housing helps veteran start clothing company
April 18, 2019
Tommy Martin served in the U.S. Army for six years before moving to California from Florida. “I just wanted something different from where I grew up,” Martin said. He then
Veteran Services Collaborative to host Backpack Walk
April 18, 2019
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is holding a Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk to honor local veterans on Saturday, May 25, in Newhall. “It’s going to be a fun
Timothy Stratton — U.S. Marine Corps — Gulf War & Iraq — Castaic Resident
April 12, 2019
MSgt. Timothy Stratton grew up in the days when kids used to be out all day in the summer and not come home until it was dinner time. “My parents
Mario Giron — U.S. Marine Corps — Afghanistan — Newhall Resident
April 4, 2019
It’s weird to hear him call himself a “mama’s boy.” Sgt. Mario Giron is a quiet, conservative guy who commanded dozens of grown men in Afghanistan, and has known the
Fernando Osorio — Marine Corps — Gulf War — Canyon Country
March 21, 2019
His abuelita was a hard woman “always on the move,” according to Fernando Osorio. In fact, when he was 24 years old and she was in her mid-70s, he held
Jason Gardner — U.S. Marine Corps — Afghanistan & Iraq Era — Castaic
March 15, 2019
Jason Gardner came into the world with a family who didn’t want him. His biological mother, a 13-year-old addicted to amphetamine, and his biological father, a man double his mother’s
Ambrose “Coach” Emard — U.S. Army — Korean War Veteran — Canyon Country
March 5, 2019
Madonna. Cher. Oprah. Only a certain number of people are known by one name, rather than a first name and surname. Kobe. Voltaire. Elvis. It’s not that these people don’t
Sam Silver — U.S. Army — Cold War-era — Valencia Resident
February 22, 2019
When you see Sam Silver driving around town in his car, you might think he wears everything about himself on the surface. For instance, the exterior of his car is
Brett David — U.S. Marine Corps. — Iraq & Afghanistan-era Veteran — Valencia Resident
February 15, 2019
Do you know how 8th Street in Newhall ends? If you start halfway between Arcadia and Wayman streets, 8th Street runs about 500 feet further, at a gradual 50-foot incline,
Blue Star Mothers help military moms bond over breakfast
February 10, 2019
The second Sunday of the month, Blue Star Mothers hosts an informal “Coffee and Camaraderie” breakfast at the American Legion Post 507 in Newhall, open to anyone military affiliated who feels they need support.