Luna, a 1-year-old Great Dane mix, is urgently looking for a new home after being surrendered to the shelter because her previous owner’s landlord did not allow pets. At 60 pounds, Luna is still young and has plenty of life ahead of her, but she needs an exit plan as soon as possible to find a family that can provide ...

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 ...

Santa Clarita resident and entrepreneur Laura Berens is one of the stars in the 6-episode reality series “The New Stanford Prison Experiment” on Netflix. Netflix released its new reality show on Wednesday, Oct. 21, based on the infamous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment, which set out to investigate how power dynamics influenced human behavior. Out of the 30 participants in the ...

Seven Santa Clarita Valley girls volleyball programs entered the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) playoffs, but only three survived the opening round. Canyon, Castaic and Valencia each earned first-round victories and will look to continue their postseason runs in the second round. Looking Ahead to the Second Round Division 5 Valencia opened its postseason with a four-set victory over ...

Santa Clarita resident Ani Kamikyan, a first-time mom, entered her 9-month-old son into the Baby of the Year contest, and now needs the community’s support to win. Daniel is Kamikyan and her husband’s first child, and while all moms think that their baby is the cutest, this mom thinks her son truly has a chance to win the Baby of ...

From October 20 through 31 the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will host Trick-or-Treat Village, a countywide community event taking place at 59 L.A. County parks.  The events offer families a safe, fun and festive Halloween experience, bringing communities together through themed activities, entertainment, and opportunities for family engagement. Depending on the park, activities may include ...

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 ...

Roll up your sleeves and join Santa Clarita’s Graffiti Removal Team for Graffiti Removal Day on Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM to 12 PM.  Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to work alongside the City’s Graffiti Removal Team, learn about graffiti removal techniques, and put their new skills to work during a large-scale graffiti removal beautification project. This year’s ...

The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for many families facing financial hardship and other challenges, it can also bring added stress and uncertainty.  Child & Family Center invites the community to help brighten the holidays through its annual Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program, providing gifts and support to children and families the Center serves throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. ...

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has launched a new outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program, expanding access to specialized respiratory care for San Fernando Valley residents living with chronic lung conditions.  The comprehensive program combines medically supervised exercise and education to help patients improve their strength, ease symptoms and maintain greater independence. Through monitored, in-person sessions, patients work toward building endurance and ...