By: Dr. Gene Dorio Most citizens do not attend City of Santa Clarita Council meetings. Recently, derogatory remarks have been made against ethnic groups that I don’t feel are reflective of the true nature of most Santa Claritans. You can find all past meetings from City Hall online. Voicing your opinion has always been a sacred part of our society, ...

An attorney has sent a letter threatening litigation on the Santa Clarita City Council for not complying with the California Voting Rights Act, which would require the city to be divided into different jurisdictions.     Currently, Santa Clarita City Council members all serve the entirety of the Santa Clarita Valley, however, the letter states that the city would need to designate ...

By: Sandi Naba Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley (SIGSCV) is proud to announce this year’s Title Sponsor, Rebecca Johnston’s Mixed by Design, for its’ upcoming 10th Annual Fashion Show & Boutique. Mixed by Design is a specialty home decor boutique bringing a unique collection of home furnishings, art, accessories and décor curated by the R Johnston Interiors design ...

Editorial by Diane Green, Santa Clarita Resident. “They’re killing people,” strong words uttered by Joe Biden, President of the United States, on July 16, 2021. The President was referring to social media platforms such as Facebook. Mr. Biden was very clear in his message that these platforms are not doing enough to stop the spread of misinformation. The White House’s ...

Doctor’s Diary: May 7, 2021 Gallantry in the face of fear, Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D. I remember when my high school friend lost his father. He was a surgeon in Vietnam when their hospital mobile team was mortared. Several physicians and nurses died. The COVID-19 pandemic brought us another war, and many of my healthcare colleagues faced the onslaught with ...

Doctor’s Diary:  February 9, 2021 COVID-19/BLM:  Glitter COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed as we pursue the safety of “herd immunity.” Receiving your shot does not guarantee immediate immunity from this virus.  It might take weeks for antibodies to build up, and even after that, exposure to a swarm of viruses could still overwhelm your system. I call it “glitter”, and ...

50 Years of Brilliance The first classes at College of the Canyons began in 1969, but this story actually begins two years earlier. That’s when the citizens of the Santa Clarita Valley decided it was time they had a college to call their own. On Nov. 21, 1967, they voted overwhelmingly to transform the idea into reality. While they were ...

By Dr. Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D. Sometimes my surgical colleagues impress me with not just their skills, but the quality and spirit of their character. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. A neurosurgeon gets up in the middle of the night to operate 6 hours on a patient with head trauma and ...

By Dr. Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D. You’ve been told surgery required to repair a herniated disc has been denied;  a mammogram to evaluate a new lump won’t be allowed; or you must be discharged from the hospital because an insurance company doctor you have never met will not approve further hospitalization. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News ...

By: George Runner California’s roads are crumbling. Reports routinely show our state has some of the poorest pavement conditions in the country, with high-tax liberal strongholds of San Francisco and Oakland leading the way. The culprit? Misplaced spending priorities. If you spilled your latte when hitting that huge pothole on the way to work, thank your elected leaders. Gov. Jerry ...