Santa Clarita Valley resident, famous magician dies at 91
March 15, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley resident Mark Wilson, a pioneer in the art of magic, died Jan. 19 at the age of 91. Born in Manhattan on April 11, 1929, Wilson fell
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Swayze Ranch shares ‘magic’ of animals with public
March 8, 2021
With the goal of sharing the “magic” of animals with others, Charlene Swayze created a nonprofit animal therapy ranch in Val Verde. When Swayze was widowed, left to raise six
SCV’s skate mamas letting the good times roll
March 7, 2021
What began as a local mama looking to create a skating group has turned into a roller-skating community wheeling across the Santa Clarita Valley. In less than a month, Skate Mamas of SCV have garnered nearly 450 members, with dozens gathering
Carl Kanowsky | Mark Pisoni is carrying on a pinot tradition
March 5, 2021
Yes, it’s been a while. This whole pandemic has significantly impacted wine tourism while having minimal effect on the wine industry otherwise. This column is about the last interview I had at a wine event almost
Creating sweet options for diets with restrictions
February 21, 2021
When Valencia resident Trisha Del Rosso went vegan, she was certain her sweet tooth would suffer. “I was pretty new to the options I had, and really had no clue
Snow season is here: time to hit the slopes
February 21, 2021
Where there’s rain, somewhere there’s snow, including in the mountains near the Santa Clarita Valley. With some of the first big winter storms of the season behind us, now is
A perfect alternative: Couple marries in micro-wedding at SCV park
February 17, 2021
Three Santa Clarita Valley business women came together Saturday to make the special day a local couple had been waiting for come to life. In the past year, countless weddings
YIC adapts to the virtual world with guest speaker sessions
February 8, 2021
Jessika Grewe Glover’s career as a writer started with scribbling ideas on napkins, and through persistence and perseverance, she’s becoming a published author who’s ready to share the lessons of
SCV Water to host meeting on hazardous materials in Saugus Aquifer
February 4, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Water has scheduled a virtual public meeting for the community to learn more about how the agency is keeping its water safe for drinking by addressing the
Senior Center announces February event lineup
February 4, 2021
The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced its lineup of events for February, keeping with its drive-in theme of events able to be attended by seniors from
SCV teen’s animated film garners recognition
January 26, 2021
In the months since now 14-year-old Kalia Jones made her film debut with “The Power of Hope,” an animated short film aimed at empowering women, the film and its filmmaker
Correspondence from one of California’s darkest chapters
January 18, 2021
It’s been 50 years since Charles Manson, who’s been described as an American cult leader, was put on trial for the murders that his followers, known as the “Manson Family,”
SCV teen shines at international pageant
January 14, 2021
As with many kids, Canyon High School senior Jordenn Thompson spent her childhood delving into various activities. Whether it was sports, acting, modeling or pageantry, Thompson’s done it all. Now,
‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs,’ starring local girl, airs Friday on Disney Channel
January 12, 2021
In a funny twist that only show business can bring, a Santa Clarita girl is excited about the premiere of an upcoming show called “Secrets of Sulphur Springs” — which
Canyon High NHS hosting basket auction
January 12, 2021
The Canyon High School National Honor Society is holding a basket auction to raise funds for Bridge to Home, a nonprofit that provides support and shelter services to those in
Salvation Army to host food drive
January 10, 2021
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is hosting a food drive this coming week, as its food pantry is critically low on food. As the pandemic continues to financially
Local resident competes on ‘Jeopardy!’
January 6, 2021
For years, Santa Clarita resident Phillip Howard has watched “Jeopardy!” with his wife, always hoping to one day have the opportunity to compete. “We have this unspoken agreement, (where) we
SCV author reflects on completion of book trilogy
December 29, 2020
Local author Craig Leener recently published “This Was Always About Basketball,” the third and final book of his basketball trilogy that follows a basketball-playing teen as he works to fulfill
Santa Clarita Ballet receives $44K COVID-19 relief grant
December 22, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Ballet Company has received $44,400 from the L.A. County COVID-19 Arts Relief Fund administered by the L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture. This dollar
Santa Clarita Transit to host Jolly Trolley Food Drive
December 18, 2020
This holiday season Santa Clarita Transit is set to host the Jolly Trolley Food Drive in support of Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Residents can visit one of five locations