Our mother, Violet Uzawa Dorio, passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 104. She lived several lives after being born in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, to Japanese immigrants. As a young girl, she was a free spirit who could be found roaming the apple orchards and climbing trees. Her father sponsored a teacher and helped establish a ...

This past August, our local hospital, Henry Mayo Newhall, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The media published photos from 1975 of the ceremonial groundbreaking with hospital officials, including future Chief of Staff, Dr. David Mysko. Dr. Mysko was the first doctor I met when I joined the staff in 1987. We played on “The Henry Mayo Masher,” competing with other community ...

By: Gene Dorio, M.D. Several decades ago, at our local hospital in northern Los Angeles County, an onslaught against doctors began.  The administration marginalized and discredited them. It was not due to a lack of medical skill or knowledge, as certain physicians were labeled “troublemakers” and “threats” to healthcare in our small community. Dr. Gregory Jenkins, Chief of Staff, and ...

By: Dr. Gene Dorio With the primary election over in California, I was hopeful junk mail would lessen. However, the mailbox is still clogged with advertisements targeting older adults to re-assign their original Medicare to an “Advantage” plan. Most recently, I received a card in the mail offering $1100 yearly in groceries, luring me to sign up for their package. ...

Mother Nature will determine the impact natural gas bills have on our citizens, and getting to spring means we still have to get through February and most of March with potentially high bills. The media is reporting some relief, but for many SCV residents, fear still lingers their gas will be turned off, or they will be taken to collections.  ...

Hosts: Dr. Thomas Polucki Topic:  Upcoming Events At The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center And The UnGunn With Kurt Waite Join Barbara Cochran and Dr. Gene Dorio every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to Noon on your Hometown Station KHTS 98.1 FM & AM 1220 for The Senior Hour, your home for Senior Care and Lifestyle If you or a senior ...

Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio, Dr. Thomas Polucki Topic:  Stick To A Fitness Routine During The Holidays And Maintain Functional Mobility Through Exercise Join Barbara Cochran and Dr. Gene Dorio every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to Noon on your Hometown Station KHTS 98.1 FM & AM 1220 for The Senior Hour, your home for Senior Care and Lifestyle Senior Hour – ...

If you or a senior you know needs help during this time, please do not hesitate to call the SCV Senior Center at (661) 259-9444. You can also visit their website by clicking here. They remain dedicated to doing everything they can to help while following the latest guidelines from the CDC and LA County Health Officials. Hosts: Barbara Cochran, Dr. Gene ...

If you or a senior you know needs help during this time, please do not hesitate to call the SCV Senior Center at (661) 259-9444. You can also visit their website by clicking here. They remain dedicated to doing everything they can to help while following the latest guidelines from the CDC and LA County Health Officials. Hosts: Barbara Cochran, Dr. ...

If you or a senior you know needs help during this time, please do not hesitate to call the SCV Senior Center at (661) 259-9444. You can also visit their website by clicking here. They remain dedicated to doing everything they can to help while following the latest guidelines from the CDC and LA County Health Officials. Hosts: Barbara Cochran, Dr. ...