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LARC operations director, veteran dies at 80

Charles “Chuck” Sturkey died suddenly Jan. 1 at the age of 80. Though he’d previously retired, Sturkey then served for 15 years as director of operations at LARC Ranch, an

City seeking $625K in housing grant

After the passage of state law in 2017 aimed at increasing California’s housing supply, Santa Clarita is seeking $625,000 in state grant funding to help lay the groundwork for new

Iconography ministry brings new life to an ancient art

When people want to learn about ancient art, they usually take a class or go to a museum. The members of the Saint Kateri Iconography Ministry learn by doing. On the third Saturday of every month, the members of the iconography ministry gather in one of the church’s meeting rooms to share news, learn new techniques and to work on their own icons.

How the SCV figured into the Oscars landscape

Throughout the years, the city has maintained its close ties to Hollywood, so when the nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards season were released Jan. 13, it was no surprise Santa Clarita was an integral part of seven of this year’s distinguished films.

Firecracker sparks deputy response

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible gunshot heard on the 24000 block of Walnut Street Saturday afternoon, which turned out to be firecrackers, according to Sgt. Brian

Saugus superintendent proposes more focus on SEL

Superintendent Colleen Hawkins of Saugus Union School District proposed having more time dedicated to social and emotional learning in classrooms each week, at the district’s recent board meeting. Hawkins, in