Monday, the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign. The $35,000 donation fulfilled a $600,000 campaign pledge the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary made in 2015. “We are very excited to fulfill a pledge we made nine years ago,” said Auxiliary president Debbie Burkhart.  ...

On Monday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low and no-cost spay and neuter services, passed out of the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development. “Overcrowding at California’s animal shelters, especially in the High Desert, has been at crisis levels for too ...

This Wednesday, April 24, the Canyon Country Farmers Market will celebrate its two-year anniversary. The community is invited to come out to the market and enjoy free cake, giveaways, live music, free face painting and more! The Canyon Country Farmers Market is a certified farmers market that operates weekly and year-round. Every Wednesday, two dozen farmers and local food artisans ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, is presenting The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) in the Assembly Education Committee Tuesday, legislation aimed at developing updated homework guidelines across California schools.  Recognizing the critical link between homework and impacts to student stress and well-being, the bill mandates Local Educational Agencies, including school boards, to establish homework policies that support developmentally appropriate homework practices ...

Submissions are open for the upcoming Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council photography show! The juried exhibit, which will run from May 6 through June 22 at the Acton Agua Dulce Library, is open to all photographers, professional and amateur, and is an opportunity to share your artistic perspective with the community. There is no time limit for when the photo ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week – April 21 – 27. Over 250 volunteers—adult, teen and canine—give generously of their time every day to assist Henry Mayo’s patients, visitors, staff and physicians. Since the hospital opened its doors nearly 50 years ago, volunteers have given over a million hours of service. “We appreciate ...

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is pleased to announce the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors. Emily Kai — First Place — $2,000.00 Saugus High School Susanna Danielyan — Second Place — $1,500.00 Saugus High School Sabrina Schier — Third Place ...

The College of the Canyons (COC) Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Non-Profit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30. Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event aims to promote awareness of 30 local non-profits and their efforts while fostering a sense of unity and collaboration within ...

The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on its Asset Management Advisory Committee tol help determine the future of Santa Clarita Elementary.  On March 26, 2024, the District’s Governing Board approved Resolution 2024-24 # 61 referring to Santa Clarita Elementary forming the Committee pursuant to Education Code section 17387 et seq.  The Role of ...

Last week, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced Assembly Bill 2670, Awareness Campaign: Abortion Services, a step forward in the effort to expand access to abortion care in California.  At a time when other states are restricting access to care, this bill will help reinforce California’s commitment to reproductive healthcare.  “Access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare is a cornerstone ...