Summer sun bakes mail-order meds
June 23, 2019
I get all of my medicine by mail. Since the manufacturers stress keeping the pills at cool room temperatures, I wonder what the excessive heat does to them. The medicine
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Two missing persons reports leave questions unanswered
June 22, 2019
On average, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies receive several hundred missing persons reports each year, and sometimes more than one a day. Due to procedure, most are handled by
How to keep your home safe while on vacation
June 22, 2019
With summer just around the corner, families everywhere are getting ready for exciting summer vacations. But those vacations aren’t just exciting for you; summer is also a criminal’s favorite time
Canyon Country Barber shop celebrates the big 5-0
June 21, 2019
Olive-tinted leather chairs with built-in ashtrays. Clippers and a scalp massager. Even a wooden rack adorned with all the magazines you’d expect to find at your dad’s barber shop. The
DIY compression, termite troubles
June 16, 2019
Compression coupling I live in Canyon Country and am pretty handy, I’ve done a lot around my house. I’m a single mom, trying to get through, save money and have
School’s out for summer!
June 16, 2019
For many Santa Clarita Valley parents, the end of the school year is a time of dread. What are you going to do to keep the kids entertained and out
Carrie and Manuel Lujan
June 16, 2019
Santa Clarita Public Information Officer Carrie Lujan recently had an interesting day at work. Lujan was called to the scene of a wayward bear in a Valencia neighborhood and watched
Gettin’ Up There: The return of multigenerational living
June 16, 2019
Several generations living under one roof has long been the norm for many cultures around the world. In its best outcome, everyone looks after each other. Finances are consolidated. Children
How parents can create time together
June 16, 2019
Starting a family often requires changing routines. Very often homes become child-centric as activities revolve around the kids. While it is important to be supportive of youth, it’s also essential
SCV represented in recent Major League Baseball draft
June 16, 2019
When the dust settled after the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft, six players with Santa Clarita Valley ties were selected. Former Hart pitcher and current UCLA Bruin Jack Ralston was
Get social with the City
June 16, 2019
The City of Santa Clarita is constantly buzzing with community programs, exciting events and innovative projects. These efforts are all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
Why robocalls are a pain — and what can be done
June 16, 2019
Robocalls can feel like a constant battle: on one side are people behind these annoying telemarketing calls who continue to outsmart the people on the other side — government agencies,
Visit the Broad Museum for free
June 16, 2019
Eli and Edythe Broad have been involved in the Los Angeles art community since they arrived in Southern California in 1963. Eli Broad is the founding chairman of the Museum
Reset, realign and repeat for a healthy beach-ready body
June 16, 2019
Summer is coming — and swimsuit season will be here before you know it. Now is the time to do a quick assessment and create a routine to get your
Village Idiot: A game you can’t win
June 16, 2019
If you live in a big city, the newspapers are full of things to do: plays, musicals, movies, new restaurants, professional sporting events, conventions, you name it. But if you
Container gardening for beginners
June 16, 2019
Gardening is a rewarding activity that gardening enthusiasts can’t wait to get back to once the weather warms up. Many gardeners find getting their hands dirty while tending to a
Visit the natural wonders of California
June 16, 2019
Why does anyone travel? To learn about our world? To experience places and people different from our usual day-to-day life? To see something new? To revel in the unique and
Tragedy, Poetry, Boxers & Bad Cops
June 16, 2019
Well howdy, dear sleepy eyed saddlepals. C’mon. Sun’s peeking up in the — I think that part of the sky is called, “…east.” We’ve an interesting trek ahead into the
Donna’s Day: A Father’s Day portrait of pop
June 16, 2019
So many family photos hide in our computers, scrapbooks and photo albums. Some make it into frames on a dresser or piano. But how about taking a step beyond photos
Why Dads should get involved in playtime
June 16, 2019
Experts say that it’s just as important for dads to provide emotional comfort to their kids as moms, and that playing is one of the best ways for dads to