Eleven animals who love spring just as much as we do
May 4, 2019
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming — spring is here. It’s the season where everything is growing and coming to life, even the animals, which means
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Young Marines program strengthens SCV’s youth
May 4, 2019
Ten “young marines,” ranging from ages 8 to 15, stood perfectly still and in formation as Tim Stratton, a retired U.S. Marines master sergeant and executive officer of the Santa
Fighting cancer with screenings, awareness
May 3, 2019
While there are lots of local effort to raise awareness about mental and personal health, many Santa Clarita Valley residents still aren’t sure what diseases they should be screening for
Community leaders give their best pieces of advice
May 3, 2019
Advice is an interesting thing. Sometimes it’s good; sometimes it’s terrible. That’s why the best advice lies in the eye of the beholder. However, there is an occasional piece of
How to stay safe on the internet
April 27, 2019
While you need to be like Neo, the main character from “The Matrix” to make sure your identity and possessions are safe online. But an incident of identity fraud occurs
Amgen Tour: Everyone’s ready to race
April 27, 2019
An elite peloton of women cyclists are just weeks away from passing through Santa Clarita for the finish line of the 2019 Amgen Tour of California. Among the most excited
How to capture the best photos with your phone
April 26, 2019
Smartphone cameras are getting better and better with each update released, so it’s no surprise that we are uploaded billions of photos to social media daily. Whether you want to
When the Santa Clarita Valley saddles up
April 26, 2019
History tells us that horses have been in the Santa Clarita Valley since the early days of its settlement, part of a culture the area still celebrates with things like
Checking up on your child’s care
April 20, 2019
espite recent controversy in the news involving daycare locations in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, there are numerous safe local options. Parents searching for a suitable daycare in the
Organizers weigh in on how to get things in order
April 20, 2019
Many people choose the start of a new year as an opportunity to make changes in their lives, such as becoming more organized. The new year is well underway, but
Teaching safety on social media
April 19, 2019
Today’s teens live in a world where technology is growing rapidly, and they are now almost always equipped with a cell phone or laptop to explore those changes. Whether
Local family raises second puppy for Guide Dogs of America
April 19, 2019
Raising a puppy for a year and a half then having to give it back is not easy for most, but the Ramirez family has done that not once, but
Natural remedies found right in your own home
April 13, 2019
We all know that chicken soup isn’t only good for the soul, but also for helping relieve cold and flu symp- toms. And what many might not realize is that
The rising cost of higher education
April 13, 2019
There are more opportunities to attend college today than ever before, but get- ting an education is also more expensive than in years past. The price tag of college has
Wellington’s odyssey: A Maltese story
April 12, 2019
Melisa’s dog Wellington, a Maltese mix, had been missing for almost eight years when she got a call from the Castaic Animal Care Center telling her that he’d been found.
Planning for a day at the lake
April 7, 2019
Residents longing for a beach experience without mixh if a road trip can make 15-minute drive to Castaic Lake, and find a treasure of activities that could make any day
No. 7173: sharing the legacy of a badge
April 7, 2019
For three decades, Deputy William Villamil wore badge no. 7173 with pride. So when he retired last week, laid his service firearm on the table and unclipped the badge from
Keep your skin healthy this summer
April 7, 2019
Springtime is here and summer is soon to follow, meaning many Santa Clarita Valley residents could soon be exposed to 100-degree temperatures and the sun’s harmful rays. In addition to
Six steps to improving your credit
April 7, 2019
Anyone who’s ever tried to finance the purchase of a house, a car, a business expense or even an education loan knows, your credit score can be all-important at certain
TLC’s ‘Trading Spaces’ returns and heads to Valencia
April 1, 2019
After a 10-year hiatus, TLC’s hit home-makeover series, “Trading Spaces,” returned for its 10th season this month. “Trading Spaces” was around long before hits like “Fixer Upper” and “Property Brothers,”