Laughs, lessons and life at 100
August 11, 2019
When Santa Clarita resident Bernie Glass was told he would be a good standup comedian, he replied: “The toughest part of that would be to stand up.” Glass, who turned
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CalArts alumni keep memory of Connie alive
August 11, 2019
For more than four decades, the case of murdered CalArts student Connie Marsh remained inactive as the tragedy slipped silently into history — until now.
The magic of making people feel better
August 11, 2019
Life is full of challenges, and while some might grow bitter after being dealt an especially bad hand, Dovid Rabotnick uses the magic of optimism and actual magic to keep his spirits up and give back to others.
Meet the SCV’s ‘Hotshots’ from Bear Divide
August 11, 2019
They’re the Bear Divide Hotshots, and a description of their work feels akin to discussing an elite paramilitary unit, due as much to their specialized training as it is to the dangerous and unique nature of their assignments.
Ballerina ready for next ‘stepping stone’
August 4, 2019
Though most children prefer playful, kid’s music, as a child, Gianna Juliet loved classical music. “That’s what I always wanted to dance to,” she said. “I would try to go
It’s wine o’clock in the SCV
August 4, 2019
Enjoying a glass of wine is much more than a companion for a good meal. The tradition that stretches back thousands of years can now be celebrated at a number
Local ocean lifeguard specialist receives Medal of Valor
July 27, 2019
Newhall resident Jon Van Duinwyk has always known he wanted to be a lifeguard and make a career out of it, yet he didn’t know he would one day be
Family stories from Cinema Drive
July 27, 2019
Mom-and-pop shops have always seemed to have a welcome home in the Santa Clarita Valley. “Family-owned businesses have always been a part of the Santa Clarita economic landscape, and if
Finding loving homes in the SCV
July 26, 2019
Eleven-year-old Mary traveled to Valencia from Colombia for five weeks this summer. She, like many other 11-year-olds, loves to play outside, write and dance, yet Mary is missing something many
Cicoil marks anniversary of ‘one small step’
July 20, 2019
In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center with the goal of being the first to walk on the moon.
Best practices for traveling with pets
July 20, 2019
It’s summer time, which also means it’s time for summer vacations. Preparing for a trip can be stressful on its own, but for those with pets, it can seem like a daunting task.
Santa Clarita-based Tombot creates robot service dog
July 20, 2019
“Jennie” is the first prototype for Tombot, a robotic puppy with the hyper-realistic appearance and feel, created by a Santa Clarita-based company that goes by the same name, for individuals facing health adversities such as dementia and autism.
The SCV preps for the next ‘Big One’
July 20, 2019
Are you ready if the next “big one?” The recent Ridgecrest earthquakes that also shook the Santa Clarita Valley offered painful reminders for some residents of the deadly 1994 Northridge Earthquake, pictured above, which was much closer and devastated the SCV.
Glowhouse looks to grow gaming in SCV
July 13, 2019
“You can’t make a living by playing video games.” While many grew up hearing this admonishment as a means to motivate to do chores, studying or some otherwise seemingly “productive”
Santa Clarita Valley skate parks offer summer fun
July 13, 2019
Southern California has long been considered a hot spot for skaters, bike riders and other action sports-enthusiasts, and while it may not be considered one of the premier skate spots
Castaic musician earns encore at Juilliard
July 12, 2019
Kenneth Joshua “K.J.” McDonald is a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship at The Juilliard School — not once, but twice. At 6 years old, the Castaic resident began playing
Newhall resident searching for kidney donor
July 12, 2019
A car accident is almost never thought of as a “good thing,” and it wasn’t for Newhall resident Valerie Day, either — at first. In 2009, Day was in a
SCV crime draws national spotlight
July 7, 2019
Although the Santa Clarita Valley is a safe, close and relatively quiet community, every now and then, a crime story catapults L.A. County’s third-largest city into the spotlight, capturing national
The authors behind some of SCV’s children’s books
July 6, 2019
Like any city, Santa Clarita is home to a number of different creative minds, but what many don’t know is it’s also home to a number of children’s authors. Writing
How to buy a motorcycle in Santa Clarita
July 5, 2019
There are those who like to see and feel the road beneath them. Those who ride against the wind. There are those who ride motorcycles. “You’re out there on your