Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July
June 29, 2025
Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival
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Summer Movie Time
June 29, 2025
Remember when summer movies were an important part of your summer entertainment? Who can forget some of the summer blockbusters of the past? How many of these classic summer blockbusters
Small Towns That are Worth a Visit
June 29, 2025
By Angela Timmons Only in California When most people think of Southern California, the first things that come to mind are the plentiful sandy beaches, the endless blue skies and
Volunteers and city make ‘mulch’ ado about beautification
June 28, 2025
Volunteers took part in a one-day cleanup event Saturday morning in Valencia to beautify their community, pick up community service hours and even have some fun. The city of Santa
Faces of the SCV: One woman shows healing happens side by side
June 27, 2025
She said she understands pain. That’s partly how she can be so supportive of her husband, a Vietnam veteran who’s experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, and why she’s also so supportive
Photos: ‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’
June 27, 2025
Residents gathered at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Thursday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. to participate in the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson,” where children were split into groups to
Deputies announce arrests in ‘jugging’ investigation
June 27, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station announced Friday a pair of arrests in a “jugging” investigation that spanned several counties. The crime that involves a customer being targeted after leaving
SCV Chamber welcomes 100+ businesses to Business Expo
June 27, 2025
Whether it was selling products or services, networking with new people, or even just simply selling a vision, this year’s Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo provided more
Council to hash out possible removal of commissioner
June 27, 2025
Weste’s proposal to oust Lite raises questions on commissioner expectations The Santa Clarita City Council has just one meeting remaining before its summer break, and the July 8 session promises
Sulphur Springs approves LCAP and next year’s budget
June 27, 2025
Governing board members of the Sulphur Springs Union School District on Wednesday approved the 2025-26 budget and local control and accountability plan, which is aimed at supporting students towards academic
TMU makes plans for more pickleball, solar
June 27, 2025
The Master’s University is making some big plans ahead of its 100-year anniversary celebration in 2027, but before that it’s looking to add a few new features to improve its
The price of keeping things moving
June 26, 2025
Santa Clarita’s budget calls for tens of millions in mobility costs for L.A. County’s third-largest city Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin regularly talks about the importance of local road
‘River of Lights’ experience shines a spotlight on water’s journey
June 26, 2025
The lights, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said, will tell the story of water flowing like a river, evaporating into the clouds and storming down once more. The city of
Local students compete at national speech and debate tournament
June 26, 2025
She had no prepared speech. Valencia 16-year-old Ava DiNapoli was given three prompts and just two minutes to compose her thoughts. She chose to speak about nepotism. She had five
Jasper Fire burns toward Chiquita landfill
June 26, 2025
The Jasper Fire was mapped at about 36 acres and encroached upon the Chiquita Canyon Landfill property Thursday afternoon after a fire training exercise caught on nearby brush, according to
John Paul Mitchell on the move
June 26, 2025
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott announced this week that John Paul Mitchell Systems, or JPMS, the international hair care company, is relocating its headquarters from Century City to Dallas County. JPMS
City to break ground on new bike park
June 25, 2025
Santa Clarita’s cycling enthusiasts shared their excitement Tuesday about the city’s latest offering for recreational space: the Haskell Canyon Bike Park. The Santa Clarita City Council approved the construction contract
Pro mountain biker excited for the growing SCV mountain bike scene
June 25, 2025
He was shy at 7 years old, but mountain biking got him out of his shell. Santa Clarita resident Spencer Rathkamp, now 30, is a professional mountain bike rider who’s
Newhall School District approves LCAP for 2025-26 school year
June 25, 2025
The Newhall School district governing board approved its next school year’s local control and accountability plan, also known as the LCAP, during Tuesday’s meeting. The LCAP is a three-year plan
Hart district board approves LCAP, budget
June 25, 2025
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board Wednesday morning approved the district’s local control and accountability plan, also known as LCAP, and adopted the budget for the