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The rising cost of higher education

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

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

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

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

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

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

A difference between service and support

If it seems like there are more service dogs than ever before accompanying their owners into coffee shops, grocery stores and restaurants, it’s because there are. A 2015 study at

Five ways to improve your home

Whether you’ve just bought a new home, are trying to sell it or are just trying to spruce it up, major remodels can become a hefty expense. Fortunately, there are

New SCV Senior Center nears completion

After over a year of construction, the new Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is planning to open its doors by early May, according to Kevin MacDonald, executive director of the

Using resistance to reach goals

Science has prompted many changes in the ways people exercise over the years, but residents of the Santa Clarita Valley are beginning to recognize the benefits of pilates, prompting the

Reaching your peak in the SCV

We’ve seen it done in movies like “Mission Impossible,” “Point Break” and “Cliffhanger,” but did you know there’s a niche, yet passionate following of rock climbing here in Santa Clarita?

An aerial archive for military buffs

Dennis Nobile, owner of the world-renowned supplier of vintage aircraft engines and parts, Sun Air Parts in Valencia, is a guy who likes to show people his cool stuff. And

A bird’s eye view of the SCV

A bird’s eye view of some of the most beautiful places in the Santa Clarita Valley isn’t a view most get to see — unless, of course, you have a