Wine Under the Roof, the signature rooftop dining and wine-tasting experience, returns to Bella Vida (SCV Senior Center) on Thursday, Nov. 5th, and this year’s celebration is set to be more enchanting—and impactful—than ever before. This event promises to warm hearts, palates, and our sense of community all at once. One more week to purchase tickets, through Nov. 3. Individual ...

The College of the Canyons Athletics Department invites community members of all ages to run, walk or jog in the 18th annual Thanksgiving Day “Turkey Trot” event next month. The Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26, and benefits the college’s cross country and track & field programs. Online registration for the 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is ...

Desiree Torres, current West Ranch High School biology teacher, has been appointed by the Governing Board as a new assistant principal at West Ranch High School. Mrs. Torres brings 22 years of secondary experience, teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School District, St. Lucie School District in Florida, and at Golden Valley and West Ranch high schools.  Her leadership background ...

When Leslie Navarro enrolled at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education in 2018, she planned to become a chef. That plan changed when she took Principles of Baking, a course taught by Cindy Schwanke, chair of the college’s culinary arts program. “She walked past me and said, ‘Oh, you have bread hands!'” recalled Navarro. “Little did she ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board heard a report on Bowman High School’s efforts to improve student attendance and support students facing housing instability and other challenges during its Wednesday meeting. Bowman Principal Dr. Gwendolyn Delgado presented an update on the school’s student population, attendance trends and partnerships designed to help students stay connected to campus ...

Five junior high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District have earned the prestigious “Best Middle Schools” designation in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings. Recognized schools include: Rancho Pico Junior High School Rio Norte Junior High School Placerita Junior High School Arroyo Seco Junior High School Learning Post Academy The U.S. News ...

Wizards and muggles alike are invited to attend the College of the Canyons fall 2026 scholarly presentation given by English Professor Erin Delaney on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC). Titled “The Boy Who Lived and the Author Who Shall Not Be Named: Reading ‘Harry Potter’ in the Shadow of J.K. Rowling,” Delaney’s presentation builds ...

Representative George Whitesides (D-Agua Dulce) announced an $850,000 federal investment in the College of the Canyons (COC) Student Basic Needs Center on Friday to help students access food and housing. The project, funded by federal dollars, aims to renovate and expand the Basic Needs Center (BaNC), allowing the center to serve more students through access to food and community resources, ...

Targeted Math Focus Delivers Growth as District Metrics Rise in all Subjects and Across Graduation Rates, College & Career Readiness, English Learner Progress, and Student Attendance With Thursday’s official release of the California School Dashboard alongside California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and California Science Test (CAST) results, the William S. Hart Union High School District continues to ...

Officials at Castaic Middle School are proud to announce that it has been officially redesignated as a National “School to Watch,” reaffirming its commitment to educational excellence, student support, and continuous improvement. This prestigious recognition comes on the heels of another major achievement: Castaic Middle School’s recent designation as a California Distinguished School. Together, these honors highlight the school’s dedication ...