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City invites residents to Polar Plunge

News release   The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of the 12th annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Saturday, Jan. 6.  Scheduled 9:30-10:30

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2024 Empowering Hearts to honor local parents

News release  Empowering HeArts Gala is Single Mothers Outreach’s signature fundraising event that began in 2009 in a conversation between the executive director and a photographer. Together they imagined an

Nicki Buckstead, CEO of the Child & Family Center, and Cheryl Jones (wearing crown), the organization’s vice president of marketing and community outreach, expressed gratitude this month to ICE Recovery & Wellness, which collected new toys, jackets, warm clothes, bikes, blankets, diapers, hygiene products and over $3,000 in gift cards for clients of the center this holiday season. The donations covered the wish lists of over 70 local families, according to the nonprofit. Courtesy photo.

70 families’ wish lists — check! 

Nicki Buckstead, CEO of the Child & Family Center, and Cheryl Jones (wearing crown), the organization’s vice president of marketing and community outreach, expressed gratitude this month to ICE Recovery

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Aquatic club hosts 16th annual invitational meet

News release  Canyons Aquatic Club recently hosted its 16th Annual Cranberry Classic, an invitational swim meet that has become one of the largest swim meets run within the Southern California

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Valencia show choir members perform at CalRTA luncheon

The Santa Clarita Valley Division 68 of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its December luncheon, featuring a performance by members of the Valencia High School show choir. CalRTA was established 95

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Metrolink offers trains for Rose Parade

News release  Metrolink is providing a modified schedule with special trains for Rose Parade attendees to connect to Pasadena on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2024.   Early-morning trains on

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City, Burrtec offer tree recycling options

News release   Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish four convenient locations for residents to recycle their Christmas trees this holiday season. The