Kick-off the Holiday Season at Light Up Main Street It is one of the most popular annual traditions here in Santa Clarita. Coming together with your family, friends and neighbors to watch the 16-foot-tall Christmas tree and all of Main Street come to life with festive holiday lights and decorations at...

By JCI Santa Clarita President Alexander Hafizi Happy November. Our October events were a blast. We had a really awesome Chat & Chill with guest speaker Chris Velona from Project Sebastian. Project Sebastian provides support, action, and awareness for all families affected by all rare diseases. Rare...

In the middle of Old Town Newhall, there is a tranquil plaza on a half-acre of land. You no doubt have driven by it or maybe walked past on your way to William S. Hart Park, but have you ever taken the time to appreciate all the history captured in the plaza? To study the names inscribed on the hundreds...

Thirty years ago, I was a Social Studies teacher, football coach, baseball coach and athletic director at Lakewood High School in the Long Beach Unified School District. In November, 1992, I was invited by the Long Beach Football Officials Association on to speak at their end of season banquet. At first,...

Dear Friends, There is nothing quite like seeing the pure joy on hundreds of children’s faces when they get to spend a whole afternoon playing and exploring! On Thursday, Oct. 20 I was excited to host a special day for foster youth and local families at Kidspace Children’s Museum. The day was...

Dear Friends, This week, many of us were shocked to hear the recording of four powerful Los Angeles leaders who expressed intolerable, hateful, and racist comments. Nury Martinez’s decision to resign was the right thing to do. As elected officials, it’s our responsibility to lead with integrity....

The fall season is officially here, and there is so much to look forward to! From preparing our best Halloween costumes to perfecting our family-favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner, the vibrant colors, scents and tastes of the season bring a bit of warmth amid cooling temperatures. The fall season...

By Ravi Rajan, President California Institute of the Arts and Travis Preston, Dean of the CalArts School of Theater and Artistic Director of the CalArts Center for New Performance   The space of art is one that, at its best, leads society into seeing its own future. While change is difficult, it...

Like most people who work in animal welfare, there have been animals I have come across in my career who have left lasting impressions on me. I still think about them decades later, sometimes with happiness and sometimes with regret. One animal I still recall vividly was a beautiful black and white tuxedo...

The Santa Clarita Chapter of the NAACP has released a statement addressing the Thin Blue Line Flag that has raised some concerns throughout the community. The full statement below. Despite misleading reports, the Thin Blue Line flag doesn’t have a long tradition at Saugus High School football games...