Locals review the latest Disney+ debuts
December 1, 2019
It’s been a couple of weeks since the launch of Disney+, Disney’s much-anticipated streaming service. Not only has the vault of Disney’s beloved classics been cracked open for all to
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Veterans in Pain: a path to healing
November 26, 2019
Sgt. First Class Scott Adams was sitting in his Humvee, driving through the city of Bayji in northern Iraq on Jan. 26, 2007, when his whole life changed. His sixth
Emily Alvarenga | Tick Fire: Reflections from the fire lines
November 3, 2019
Working in the media does have its perks. The occasional media sneak preview at Six Flags Magic Mountain is always popular in the newsroom; there are the interesting and unique
Saving furry friends with flare, creativity
November 3, 2019
With approximately 6.5 million pets entering animal shelters nationwide each year, volunteers at rescues across the country are constantly searching for homes. The sheer volume of pets, especially after recent
Flying high after all these years
November 3, 2019
With only a handful of planes in the world still running a 28-cylinder R-4360 engine, Dennis Nobile, owner of Sun Air Parts in Valencia, a world-renowned supplier of vintage aircraft
A flight path forged by fortitude
October 5, 2019
The men and women who make up the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Air Operations Unit enjoy a slightly different commute than most. Early each morning, all personnel arrive at
Centurions’ first leader shares from life in education
October 5, 2019
Though Myron Sproul has now been retired longer than he worked, he still has many fond memories of his 30-year career as an educator here in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The sounds of Cilience
September 29, 2019
Though local alternative rock band Cilience came up with their name from a made-up word, they’ve been able to adapt it to encompass the essence of the band. “I’m a
J-Team enters 2nd decade of battling addiction, saving kids
September 22, 2019
Santa Clarita Valley’s top cop keeps on the wall by his desk a laminated poster the size of a dinner placemat that bears the face of every person who has died of a drug overdose in the SCV.
Jacket inspires unique artwork, documentary
September 22, 2019
As Valencia artist Suzanne DeCuir sat with her husband in a stuffy, little hotel room in the Hunan province of China, they began removing layer upon layer of clothing from their newly adopted, 14-month-old daughter Anna.
An evening with the stars in the SCV
September 22, 2019
It may seem like the millions of stars and constellations that light up the night sky are undetectable without the proper equipment, but local astronomy experts say the colorful nebulas and glowing galaxies that span hundreds of miles are detectable with nothing but your eyes and a dark night.
SCV sees rise in nontraditional pastimes
September 22, 2019
With 11,000 acres of preserved open space and more than 30 parks across the Santa Clarita Valley, it’s no rarity to find cyclists down bikeways or little leagues running bases at Central Park.
Why some choose pets over parenthood
September 15, 2019
While some choose to raise pets to see if they can handle bringing up another human life, others view their pets as their children and are going above and beyond to ensure they live their best lives.
Team SuperFighters: The group to battle it all
September 15, 2019
Each member of Team SuperFighters has faced some kind of obstacle in their lives over the past few years, whether it be cancer, a knee replacement or the loss of a patella.
Patriot Day brings community together in remembrance
September 8, 2019
This year marks 18 years since the devastating Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured another 6,000.
Living with 9/11: NYC cop assigned to Ground Zero remembers
September 8, 2019
Castaic homeowner and former NYPD officer Marc Manfro has lived with 9/11 every single day since terrorists toppled the Twin Towers, with every labored breath he takes, every time he gets up in the morning and every time he goes to sleep.
Free and fun: SCV History 101
September 8, 2019
Santa Clarita is unique not only because of its history, but also for its preservation of that history.
Sharing a longtime love
September 1, 2019
William Lyons III, 80, has been in a love affair for 55 years. His mistress has sensuous lines, a long nose and an ample boot. Lyons’ sweetheart is an award-winning 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Fixed Head Coupe.
New generation of SCV authors emerging
September 1, 2019
Publishing a book is a dream for many adults across the nation, and in the Santa Clarita Valley, two authors are part of a growing generation of younger writers sharing their stories.
Tabletop gaming on the rise in the SCV
September 1, 2019
For those looking for an alternative to their routine of movies, video games and streaming shows, a growing number of Santa Clarita Valley residents are having fun with a more interactive way to bring adventure into their lives: tabletop gaming.