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COC students offer free tax preparation services

News release  The College of the Canyons Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is offering free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $60,000 in 2022, persons with disabilities

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City issues call for blood donors

News release   Last year, in partnership with the American Red Cross, the city of Santa Clarita hosted 11 blood drives, collecting more than 420 units of blood, which is

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Master Chorale to perform Sunday at COC PAC

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker and joined by the Valencia High School Concert Choir, is scheduled 4 p.m. Sunday to perform

Rotary President-Elect Scott Hoolahan, SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off creators Steve Potrero and Nicole Stinson, and Rotary Past President Steve Corn participated in a “pass the ladle” ceremony on March 1 at the club’s weekly meeting. Courtesy photo.

SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off passes the ladle

Caption info: Rotary President-Elect Scott Hoolahan, SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off creators Steve Potrero and Nicole Stinson, and Rotary Past President Steve Corn participated in a “pass the ladle” ceremony on

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Raising the Curtain seeks board members

News release  Raising the Curtain Foundation, which supports the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts at Newhall Elementary School, is looking for business leaders and community members to apply

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City to host 2023 Neighborhood Cleanup

News release  Residents are invited to pre-register to volunteer for the 2023 Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, April 29, in which participants can pick up cleaning supplies, including bags and gloves,

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Zonta to host Women in Service Event March 25

News release   Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will honor outstanding women volunteers, nominated by the organizations they serve, for contributing their time and expertise to make the community

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HMNH offers new sleep apnea treatment

News release  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is now offering Inspire therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, the hospital

Dina Haykal, a Rio Norte Junior High student, unfolds a blanket during the Project Linus Make-A-Blanket Day at the College of the Canyons East Gym in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Changing lives one blanket at a time 

Sharon Garvar’s son was born with pneumonia. In a time of critical need, he received a blanket.   This physical representation of warmth and comfort brought exactly that to Garvar during