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The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Jordan Meraz as the new Director of Technology Services. After a short stint away from the Hart District, Mr. Jordan Meraz has returned to the Hart District to lead his former department.   Prior to spending the last eight months at Castaic Union School District, where ...

Newhall Escrow, a trusted leader in the Santa Clarita Valley’s real estate community since 1963, is proud to announce its acquisition by local real estate professional Christian Lazore.  This transition represents a bright future for the company, building on its decades-long legacy of exceptional service. Steve Corn, who purchased Newhall Escrow from his father in 2004, will remain in a ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began on Jan. 7, 2025. These taxpayers now have until Oct. 15, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, according to the IRS. The IRS is offering relief to any area ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC breast surgical oncologist Amanda Woodworth, MD, has been appointed co-chair of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) National Breast Cancer Roundtable Risk Assessment, Screening, Risk Reduction and Early Diagnosis Priority Team. “The ACS NBCRT leads collective action across the nation so that every person and their support systems will know and understand ...

As wildfires and hurricane force winds continue to devastate Southern California, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, Chair of the Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs, expressed her gratitude to the California National Guard (Cal Guard) for their swift and robust support in the fight against the growing fires. The Assemblywoman emphasized the critical role of the National Guard/Cal Guard in supplementing ...

In the aftermath of the devastating wind and firestorm emergencies that have forced thousands of Los Angeles County residents to evacuate their homes, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is warning businesses against illegal price gouging and urges the public to report suspected violations. Price gouging during a declared emergency is a serious offense, prohibited ...

Deadly wind-driven brush fires throughout Los Angeles County continue to burn and several neighborhoods remain without power in and around the Santa Clarita Valley due to Power Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). As of Friday, multiple wind-driven brush fires have scorched over 30,000 acres, claiming the lives of at least ten civilians, according to Los Angeles County officials.  Palisades Fire: Jan. ...

As Southern California communities face the devastating effects of wildfires, Child & Family Center stands ready to provide vital resources and support for parents and caregivers navigating these challenging times.  Wildfires not only cause physical destruction but also significant emotional distress, particularly for children and families. The upheaval caused by separation, evacuation, and uncertainty can leave lasting emotional impacts. Families ...

The SCV Water Board of Directors has selected Director Maria Gutzeit to serve as Board President in 2025, while Directors Bill Cooper and Gary Martin were selected to serve as Vice Presidents at the Board’s regular meeting on January 7, 2025. Additionally, new Directors Ken Cooper and Dan Masnada were officially seated, and incumbents Kathye Armitage, Gary Martin, Piotr Orzechowski, ...

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.  Allies provide invaluable support to these vulnerable youth, as each one is paired with a youth who they will help guide and encourage as they ...