The Santa Clarita City Council spent much of Tuesday night’s meeting celebrating the people, organizations and institutions that help shape the community before turning its attention to city business. The evening began with a special recognition honoring the William S. Hart Union High School District’s 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of educating students throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Mayor Pro ...

This week, communities across the country – and here in Santa Clarita – are preparing to celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Known as Freedom Day or Juneteenth Independence Day, the holiday is a time for celebration, education, and reflection on the legacy of slavery and the ongoing journey ...

Hundreds of community members gathered at Bridgeport Park to celebrate Juneteenth, Friday. Local activism groups SCV for Change and SCV Workers for Equal Opportunity, in association with Real Generation Z, organized a socially-distanced Juneteenth picnic celebration on Friday. The event was honoring the 155th year since the total emancipation of enslaved African-American, officials said. Juneteenth — which gets its name ...