The SCV business community gathered Thursday morning for the Mayor’s Committee Breakfast Presentation, which highlighted the power of workplace diversity and the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities. In honor of National Development Disability Awareness Month, attendees enjoyed coffee and refreshments provided by Grizzlies Cafecito, a student-run program at Golden Valley High School that helps young adults with disabilities gain ...

The first Olympic Games was a male-only exhibition of athletic prowess. And no, we’re not talking about the ancient edition, but the first Olympics of the modern era. Since then, women have been ‘allowed’ to participate, but as recently as 1984, not even 25% of athletes were women. Diversity in sports has changed dramatically since then, for the better. The ...

On Monday, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) announced the launch of its new API (Asian/Pacific Islander) Business Council.  The mission of the business council is to grow and strengthen API-owned businesses through leadership, training and advocacy, according to SCV Chamber officials.  The council is set to work to identify and address the pressing challenges faced by ...

The William S.Hart Union Hich School District and City of Santa Clarita ‘Human Relations Roundtable’ members have been selected to help eliminate racism and discrimination, officials said. After over 80 candidates applied to join the revamped Roundtable, facilitated by the city and the Hart District, 16 individuals were chosen to serve as community group members. The selection process was monitored ...

The CalArts World Music and Dance Festival where Santa Clarita residents can experience music from around the globe is coming this May. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Since the early 1970s, this exuberant annual festival has brought celebrated international artists to perform with faculty and students of CalArts’ exceptional World Music programs. ...