Hobbies, renovations and other quarantine-at-home ideas
August 16, 2020
As Santa Clarita Valley residents enter month six of the quarantine, it’s as if the pandemic has transported us back to an era where there’s endless time to fill. With
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Salvation Army provides school supplies at ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
August 13, 2020
Children, teens and parents visited The Salvation Army’s Santa Clarita Valley Corps on Thursday to pick up bags loaded with school supplies during the organization’s annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign.
Drive-thru food distribution draws long line, plenty of gratitude
August 12, 2020
Cars lined up for at least a mile along Castaic Road Wednesday, as families waited to pick up boxes of fresh produce, dry goods and dairy at a food giveaway
The Salvation Army seeks donations for ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
August 10, 2020
As back-to-school season commences, The Salvation Army’s Santa Clarita Valley Corps is in need of school supplies donations for its annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign. Each year, the nationwide event
County to host free food giveaway in Castaic
August 9, 2020
Los Angeles County officials are planning a food giveaway Wednesday to help Santa Clarita Valley residents, organizers said. During the drive-thru at the event, families will be given groceries. The
Organizations, volunteers distribute ‘peace bags’ to SCV students
August 7, 2020
In a socially distanced, drive-thru event, a number of Santa Clarita Valley organizations came together to distribute “peace bags” to students, with the hopes of spreading joy, positivity and community
Veteran Memorial Backpack Walk goes virtual
August 6, 2020
After dozens of veterans showed up to march down Lyons Avenue during the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Veteran Backpack Walk on Memorial Day weekend last year, organizers had
Local organizations plan ‘peace bag’ giveaways for SCV students
August 5, 2020
As the back-to-school season commences, a number of Santa Clarita Valley organizations have come together to bring joy, positivity and community engagement to students in the form of “peace bags.”
A front line hero of a different kind
July 30, 2020
Throughout the pandemic, health care workers, such as doctors and nurses, on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight have been dubbed heroes. “While they are dealing with and treating
Celebrating 95, quarantine-style
July 30, 2020
With honks and cheers from their cars, family and friends celebrated longtime Valencia resident Florence Holmes’ 95th birthday in a drive-by fashion on Thursday. Though from a distance, Holmes was
Acts of Kindness: Local church donates ‘stay healthy’ kits
July 29, 2020
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God made “stay healthy” kits to donate to the local community. “Since we’re not able to gather like before, we haven’t seen
Saying goodbye to the Martial Arts Fitness Center
July 22, 2020
When Liz Bouciegues opened the Martial Arts Fitness Center in Canyon Country 18 years ago, she knew she wanted more than a place for children to learn martial arts. “I
Wilk urges Newsom to expand EDD operations
July 22, 2020
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Central Valley, have urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep the state’s Employment Development Department phone lines and operations open and
SCV Rotary Club donates meals to Sheriff’s Station
July 21, 2020
As a “thank you for keeping the peace,” members of the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donated meals to the SCV Sheriff’s Station on Monday. After protests surrounding the death
Hart Dance Team performs for SCV seniors
July 21, 2020
As seniors drove through the Bella Vida Senior Center parking lot last week, they were treated to a special performance by the Hart High School dance team. “Because of COVID,
Newsom releases guidelines for barbershops, hair salons to operate outdoors
July 20, 2020
As the number of coronavirus cases has continued to rise and reopening plans are stalled, Gov. Gavin Newsom released new guidelines Monday, allowing barbershops and hair salons to operate outdoors
Family activities for summer fun amid a pandemic
July 19, 2020
As California continues to shut down again, families in the Santa Clarita Valley are still looking for ways to enjoy the summer months. Though not all the typical vacations and
Creating baseball card stands lets SCV resident get back to woodworking roots
July 17, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of many, Santa Clarita resident Raul Ruelas has taken advantage of his newfound free time, using it to revive some of his
Main Street in Newhall will close to traffic this weekend, allowing more space for outdoor dining
July 16, 2020
Main Street Newhall is set to close to vehicle traffic this weekend for restaurants to expand dining operations into the streets as part of the city of Santa Clarita’s Eat
SCV student launches military care package drive
July 15, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic affected many Santa Clarita Valley residents, it affected local nonprofits, too, with many not receiving donations like normal. So, when Christopher Salerno, 17, of Valencia, learned