Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday new initiatives to help Californians combat food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic through CalFresh by adding an average of $169 per household, officials said Thursday. The governor highlighted critical expansions of CalFresh and EBT programs to combat food insecurity for low-income Californians, including a new Pandemic-EBT program for children who receive free or reduced lunch ...

One of the most beautiful character traits children have is their sense of curiosity. As adults, we often get used to our surroundings and our sense of wonder and awe needs a little encouragement. This is when children come along with their never-ending questions, forcing you to take a step back for a moment and start wondering like a child ...

Host: Janice Murray Non-Profit: Michael Hoefflin Foundation SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show – Michael Hoefflin Foundation – February 24, 2020 On this episode of the Non-Profit Spotlight Show with Janice Murray, Janice sits down with some representatives from  the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. Janice talks with the organization about any events that they will be covering in the near future. About Michael Hoefflin Foundation ...

Santa Clarita has been named one of the safest cities in America to raise a child, according to a study released Monday. The City of Santa Clarita took the No. 25 spot in a study by SafeWise, a security research company, out of 50 cities across the country, according to the study’s findings.  “Santa Clarita is proud of its extensive ...

A bill by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, aimed at preventing unintentional childhood injuries was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, officials said. This childhood safety law, Assembly Bill (AB) 1336, is Smith’s second bill to be ratified.  The legislation updates the issues listed and covered by Kids Plates specialty vehicle license plate revenues. “All too often, we hear ...

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is scheduled to present a series of free performances for children this holiday season. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “A Holiday Story of Generosity: Wali Dad, The Grass Cutter,” which tells the story of a simple man, his generosity, and bringing two countries together will appear ...

Coloring the interior of Newhall Elementary School, organizers covered the facility’s beige walls with student artwork for the Newhall School District Student Art Show. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “We just decided it’d be really fun to have an all-inclusive event to celebrate students’ artwork that’s not a contest; it’s just ...

The College of the Canyons Early Child Education (ECE) department took part in the nationwide “Week Of The Young Child” by hosting a play day for families to enjoy a day of outdoor activities for the Santa Clarita Community. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The ECE department invited Santa Clarita residents ...

Chiquita Canyon — which is a sanitary landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley — is delivering 60 hand-assembled bicycles and helmets for the Child and Family Center and Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday. Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com. The bikes will be delivered ...

 Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, along with the L.A. County department of children and family and Los Angeles County Fire Department, organized a community event at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia Sunday to benefit foster children within the county’s fifth district. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The annual event ...