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Marie-Wise Hawkins to Make National TV Debut Sunday
Monday, Apr 6, 2015

Marie Wise-Hawkins Santa Clarita country music singer/songwriter Marie Wise-Hawkins is making her national television debut this Saturday on the Country Showdown Finals on KABC-7. The Country Showdown Finals will air on channel 7 on Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Wise-Hawkins entered the Country Showdown,...

Placerita Jr. High Notifies Parents After Man Approaches Young Girl
Thursday, Apr 2, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are looking for a man suspected of attempting to lure a young girl into his car Wednesday afternoon. A 13-year-old girl told authorities she was waiting for a family member to pick her up near Placerita Junior High in Newhall at approximately 2:30 p.m.,...

Authorities Investigating Shootout Involving Off-Duty Officer
Sunday, Mar 29, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty LAPD officer in Canyon Country Sunday morning. On Sunday, at approximately 10:12 am an off-duty LAPD officer was involved in a shooting with a suspect at the corner...

Winter Homeless Shelter Closes for the Season
Sunday, Mar 22, 2015

Bridge to Home closed its shelter doors March 15, causing many among Santa Clarita’s homeless population to seek refuge elsewhere. The emergency winter shelter opens every year on the Monday after Thanksgiving to offer the valley’s homeless a place to find shelter during the coldest time of the year. Past...

Habitat for Humanity Opens Doors For Veteran Family
Friday, Mar 20, 2015

Framing and roofing is almost complete on phase one of a Habitat for Humanity project in Santa Clarita which is good news for the Washington family. The family of six is one of 78 military families that will soon live in the Veteran Enriched Neighborhood on Centre Point Parkway. “Phase one,...

COC Student Petitions for an LGBTQ Resource Center

A local student is seeking support from the community to push for the installation of a LGBTQ Community Resource Center at College of the Canyons. Andrew Rodriguez, 19, started an online petition to rally community members to prompt COC administrators to open a resource center for the Lesbian, Gay,...

‘Spring Into Horses’ This Month at Local Stable

Weber Training Stables in Agua Dulce is hosting a “Spring Into Horses” event later this month. On Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Spring Into Horses” will allow attendees the opportunity to meet the horses, take a test ride, tour the grounds and see demonstrations from trainers and...

Local Equestrian Gymnasts to Audition for America’s Got Talent
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015

A local group of young equestrian gymnasts are going to audition for America’s Got Talent early next month. A Tad West Trick Riders , a team of four boys and one girl aged six to 17, will audition for a chance to compete on the reality show during the first week of April. “They were over...

Circle of Hope Bowls in Support of Cancer Patients
Monday, Mar 16, 2015

[KHTS] – Circle of Hope hosted “Bowling for Hope” on Sunday afternoon in an effort to raise education and support for cancer. The annual event at Valencia Lanes in Newhall allowed attendees to bowl for three hours for only $25, which included shoe fees and lunch. “This is our first annual...

Media Day Exposes Students to Industry Pros

Video by Brandon Iriarte [KHTS] – Hundreds of students flocked to College of the Canyons Saturday morning as they were given the opportunity to talk with media professionals at College of the Canyons. College of the Canyons media department teamed up with West Ranch High School to offer high school...

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The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
A three day SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp will be held Wednesday Jan.8 through Friday, Jan 10 at West Ranch High School.
Jan. 8-10: West Ranch SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp
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