A GoFundMe has been created to support the family of the 6-year-old child who was fatally struck by multiple vehicles on the 5 Freeway earlier this month.  In the early hours of July 2, Tanuneka Starnes was reported to have fallen out the window of a vehicle on the 5 Freeway before being hit by multiple vehicles.  “[A] 911 caller ...

The Saugus High School Band and Color Guard is set to hold its annual Clothes 4 Cash fundraiser this weekend.  Starting Saturday, July 9 at 8 a.m. at Saugus High School, the band and color guard are set to be accepting bags of donated clothes weekly every Saturday until Aug. 13.  Drop-offs are being accepted behind the tennis courts on ...

Psychology and sociology play major roles in carving the marketplace. Advances in technology and wider spread access to information in general, have also helped shape today’s economy into its current state. These are some of the factors that influence consumer behavior as well as consumer buying habits. Therefore, understanding how these driving factors work together can provide valuable insights.   ...

On Saturday, the Michael Hoefflin Foundation held its fundraising walk in support of families dealing with childhood cancer, the organization’s first walk in two years.  Despite cancellations in the past two years due to COVID-19, over 500 people gathered on the field of Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons to participate in this year’s Michael Hoefflin Fondation walk.  Many ...

The Afghan refugees that are still in Santa Clarita searching for a new home are still in need of some household items. As the refugees are still acclimating to living in America, they are still in need of household items. Items the 47 families still need include: New socks for adults: men and women New underwear for women: small, medium, ...

On Saturday the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on McBean held a donation drive, collecting hundreds of necessary items for the Afghan refugees recently placed in Santa Clarita.  Among the many organizations working to support the new refugees, the church stepped up Saturday afternoon to collect donations, emphasizing the need for things like bikes for transportation and ...

High school band, a long-beloved and honored tradition and favorite activity, is a crucial part of many students’ high school experience. At Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, their marching band, concert band, and color guard are holding an online fundraiser to support new equipment.  The Saugus High School Band is an award-winning program, having won two sweepstakes awards in ...

Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) held its annual holiday party for 50 local Santa Clarita foster youth supported by the non-profit organization. The party included a buffet breakfast, sleigh-building contest and gift bags for all the youths provided by donations from the community.  “It was such a special day for all of us,” said Carolyn Olsen, FYI’s Executive Director and Co- ...

Celebrating a season of gratitude and sharing gifts, Providence is distributing more than $7 million this month to 35 partners to help meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors in the San Fernando Valley and the South Bay.  This brings to $12.3 million the health organization’s contributions to partners who share the Providence mission of outreach to those in ...

While Santa Clarita Valley volunteers often bring meals to the Bridge to Home shelter, the program also features a weekly breakfast event on Saturdays known as the ‘Breakfast Club.’  The Breakfast Club is a weekly breakfast event held on Saturdays for homeless patrons of the Bridge to Home homeless shelter in Santa Clarita. “The thing that’s unique about what we ...