Faces of the SCV: A natural with nature
November 29, 2024
Standing in front of Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s beehive exhibit — what looks like a tall picture frame with glass on both sides and honeycomb in between, swarming with busy
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City library to host Candyland-themed literacy festival
November 29, 2024
News release The city is planning a sweet day of fun at the 17th annual Family Literacy Festival at the Santa Clarita Public Library, Old Town Newhall Branch, on Saturday,
Biden vows support for Ukraine after ‘horrific’ Russian drone attack
November 29, 2024
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Joe Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine following Russia’s massive drone attack against the country, which left more than a million Ukrainian households without electricity.
Boise State women’s volleyball team forfeits semifinal over transgender player
November 29, 2024
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Boise State women’s volleyball team has forfeited a conference tournament match against San Jose State University, which has a man who identifies as a woman
180 million shoppers expected to kick off Christmas buying rush
November 29, 2024
By Andrew Moran and Madalina Vasiliu Contributing Writers A record number of shoppers — online and in person — are expected over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, officially marking the start of
Residents participate in annual Black Friday sales
November 29, 2024
The Bouquet Canyon Plaza located near the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus can be notorious for traffic congestion with the many businesses that bring
City accepting applications for commission vacancies
November 28, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting interested and qualified residents to apply for several positions serving on the Arts Commission; the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission;
Mexico’s president says ‘migrant caravans’ no longer arriving in US
November 28, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Mexico’s president said this week that migrant caravans are no longer heading to the United States, as she responded to a renewed tariff threat issued by
Court rejects request to sideline male athlete from women’s volleyball
November 28, 2024
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A male athlete who identifies as a transgender woman can participate in a women’s volleyball tournament this weekend, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The
Economists grow more optimistic about US economy in 2025
November 28, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Economists are expressing greater optimism about the U.S. economy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the reins at the White House, with the latest National
College Briefs for Nov. 28
November 28, 2024
2 local students named to University of Tampa dean’s list The University of Tampa has honored 2,221 students who were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester.
More violence from The Village
November 27, 2024
A Newhall man was left in intensive care last month with a through-and-through gunshot wound to his pelvis after asking local gang members to stop tagging the Newhall apartment complex
City Council approves plans for Dockweiler Drive
November 27, 2024
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved a series of land swaps and compensation deals intended to clear the path for an extension of Dockweiler Drive, which could cost
COC named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black math success
November 27, 2024
News release The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success. The college was among 20
US News ranks Hart district junior highs among state’s top 14%
November 27, 2024
News release William S. Hart Union High School District junior high schools – Arroyo Seco, La Mesa, Placerita, Rancho Pico, Rio Norte and Sierra Vista – have been ranked in
Blinken: G7 should stay teamed up to confront China
November 27, 2024
By Frank Fang Contributing Writer The Group of Seven countries are “increasingly aligned” in their efforts to confront economic and security risks posed by communist China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Thousands return to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire holds
November 27, 2024
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Thousands of residents of towns and villages in southern Lebanon have started returning to their homes as the cease-fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed terrorist group
Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by bomb threats, swatting
November 27, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees were targeted by “bomb threats” and “swatting” attempts on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a Trump spokeswoman said. In
House fire reported on Via Kannela
November 26, 2024
A house fire was reported on the 23000 block of Via Kannela on Tuesday evening, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to a single-family residence on
Alonso staying ahead in COC race a week ahead of election certification
November 26, 2024
The only Santa Clarita Valley election still being watched is staying in Edel Alonso’s favor as she seeks to keep her College of the Canyons governing board seat. Continuing what