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By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The general attitude toward fallen leaves has changed a lot over the past few decades. What used to be trash to bag up and put at the curb to be hauled away has become a prized, nutritious resource. In fact, some gardeners have been known to grab a few of the bags of leaves put out
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for
News release The SCV Education Foundation is scheduled to host its fifth annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday at Central Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The whole family
From paper to sculpture, Rio Norte Junior High School students saw their monster creations come to life in the hands of their schoolmates last Thursday. Aimed at fostering meaningful connections
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 68-year-old woman and over the past few years my hair has become noticeably thinner, especially on top. Is this just part of aging, or could
The polls were buzzing with high energy on Tuesday, with people throughout the Santa Clarita Valley gearing up to cast their votes. People were seen walking in and out of
Student enrollment and average daily attendance for the previous and current school year are scheduled to be discussed during the William S. Hart Union High School District’s regular governing board
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A recently released genetic analysis suggests that taking regular low-dose aspirin may be linked to a lower chance of developing dementia in older adults. Published in
The Alzheimer’s Association says roughly one in nine people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. More than 7 million Americans are living with the disease. Around the world,
To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Mayor’s Committee hosted a brunch at the Canyon Country Community Center with the theme “Celebrating Value and Talent,” to celebrate those with
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Four health organizations have issued a new approach to preventing cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women. Cardiovascular health assessments for girls should be
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Nearly two dozen lots of a commonly used blood thinner are being recalled across the United States after foreign matter was discovered, according to a notice
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Oct. 19 that creates a new division at the National Institutes of Health and a women’s health task
News release Young adults are reporting loneliness at striking rates, and new research suggests that loneliness is closely associated with depression and anxiety, according to a news release from Kaiser
About 15 community members and one business were honored with a plaque on the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s “Giving Tree” at an intimate ceremony at the
Question: Good morning, Robert, I hope this finds you doing well. We bought a home “as is,” and know of the issues it has. The deal we got on it
When pondering projects around a house, it’s easy to overlook small tasks and direct your focus toward more significant undertakings. Small projects might not generate the reactions that larger projects
Gutters serve an important role on a building, catching rainwater from the roof and channeling it away from the structure. Without properly functioning gutters and downspouts, basements can flood, foundations
Well, saddlepals. Mwa-ha. Mwa-ha-ha. Happy Darn Halloween! May you trick or treat at the nosebleed end of high-income neighborhoods tonight and may all the houses hand out 5-pound boxes of