Rotary hosts 11th annual chili cookoff
January 28, 2024
The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted this year’s 11th annual Chili Cookoff on Friday evening at the SCV Senior Center. The competition had 20 local competitors hoping to
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Child and Family Center hosts Viva Las Vegas fundraiser
January 25, 2024
The Child and Family Center hosted its “Viva Las Vegas” themed fundraiser at the Sand Canyon Country Club on Saturday with proceeds benefiting the services the center offers to continue
St. Clare gears up for 46th Annual Lenten Fish Fries
January 24, 2024
St. Clare Catholic Church is holding its 46th Annual Lenten Fish Fries on Fridays throughout the months of February and March. The fundraisers are to be held 4:30 to 8
Canyon Country Optimist Club sets up toy drive for fifth year
December 20, 2023
Standing on the side of Citrus Street, near Magic Mountain Parkway, were members of the Canyon Country Optimist Club holding decorative signs and encouraging residents to donate and participate in
Christmas – a day of happiness and hardship for the foster community; DCFS lightens the load
December 16, 2023
Christine and Dwayne’s Christmas day is not one that resembles a Christmas movie shown on TV. The two take care of their granddaughter as their foster child. On Saturday, foster
Boys & Girls Club recognizes future leaders and past impacts
December 14, 2023
Taco Tuesday? More like tamales, which were passed out to friendly faces on Tuesday during the Annual Holiday Board Luncheon at the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club –
WiSH Education Foundation to present ‘Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase’
December 14, 2023
News release The WiSH Education Foundation is seeking performers for its “Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase,” scheduled to be held at Castaic High School’s Performing Art Center on March
500 lives changed in the spirit of Christmas and thrill
December 13, 2023
Irene’s first fostering experience was that of fostering her own grandchildren. This experience was so life-changing that she decided to keep her doors open for those in need after her
Come in, Combat Radio dials in Christmas for those in need
December 6, 2023
The drummer from Oingo Boingo, a Daytime Emmy winner, the voice of Ferb from “Phineas and Ferb,” Jack Sparrow, Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus walk into Salt Creek Grille on
Performances of all kinds unite for Include Everyone Project Gala
December 5, 2023
Performing in front of an audience is something everyone should have access to, according to Kristen Debenedetto, an Include Everyone Project gala committee member. With that in mind, the Include
Photos: Holiday Home Tour Gala
December 5, 2023
On Friday, Dec. 1, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital held the Holiday Home Tour Gala at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Funds raised go towards the Center for Women and Newborns. Gala
Building bonds after racing the tracks
November 23, 2023
Win Place Home hosted its 7th annual silent auction to continue its work in rehoming retired race horses and opening its doors to new retirees on Saturday night. There were
Serving hearts and meals to the Val Verde community
November 21, 2023
The typical Thanksgiving meal: Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. On Friday, a united front of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Youth Activities League, Los Angeles County
Everything for a Thanksgiving meal for those in need
November 21, 2023
What started at 60 turkeys has now evolved into 200 Thanksgiving meals provided to the community that the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center serves. With assistance from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo,
Local 399 Teamsters host Thanksgiving food drive
November 21, 2023
On July 14, thousands of people had no clear picture of the future of their careers as writers and actors went on strike. Nov. 9 provided hope as the historic
From designer to auction: Festival of Trees showcases a variety of merriment
November 18, 2023
Christmas in October? This is the time the designers of dozens of Christmas trees started working for the 21st annual Festival of Trees. The annual Festival of Trees event auctions
Pet Adoption Day concludes week-long adoption campaign
November 18, 2023
Four dogs — one home. As part of the culmination of Santa Clarita’s first-ever Pet Adoption Week that started Nov. 13, four dogs from the Castaic Animal Care Center participated
Photos: Henry Mayo hosts Donate-A-Bear Drive
November 15, 2023
Santa Clarita residents came by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Donate-A-Bear Drive, where new stuffed animals were dropped off to give to pediatric patients in the Emergency Department as a form
City’s hopes first PAW to help animals find homes
November 15, 2023
As part of an effort to clear the Santa Clarita Valley’s only animal shelter, the Santa Clarita City Council welcomed a four-legged friend to the dais Tuesday during its meeting.
Friendly Valley celebrates new piano
November 14, 2023
After months of organizing efforts, from January to June, to purchase a new piano, the Friendly Valley Country Club celebrated its new addition — a Yamaha C3 — with a