The Antelope Valley rodeo, craft fair and flea market is expected to return for the ninth consecutive year, hosting a variety of festivities for attendees, officials said.   In partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (RAM PRCA) and the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center, the festival is set to take place on Oct. 4 through 6.  “It is an ...

An 18-year-old ballet dancer from Santa Clarita traveled to Toronto, Canada to compete at the Genée International Ballet Competition last month. Gianna Juliet trained and learned alongside her competitors at the Genée International Ballet Competition, which is described by officials as being equivalent to the Olympics in the world of ballet. Juliet prepared for the competition under the guidance of ...

Providence Health has granted a total of $400,000 to nonprofits in Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley through their Mother Joseph Fund, officials said Wednesday. Named for Mother-Joseph Pariseau of the sisters of Providence, who formed Providence Health & Services in 1869, the fund aims to serve the homeless, victims of domestic violence, the blind and others in need ...

The City of Santa Clarita Marathon is opening up public registration for volunteers, officials said Monday.  The annual marathon in Santa Clarita, now in its 24th year, is seeking volunteers for multiple positions on both race days to help with the event this year.  Volunteers are expected to get a behind-the-scenes look at the popular race, and are needed to ...

Two new bike lanes in Santa Clarita are set to be added to two different streets in Saugus and Valencia as officials work to repave and restripe roadways, officials said.  Starting Monday and lasting for about a month, road work and restriping projects are set to add lanes for cyclists on Plum Canyon Road and Smyth Drive in both directions, ...

The City of Santa Clarita has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 30th consecutive year, officials announced Wednesday. The City of Santa Clarita has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday the California Assembly has approved a bill to “streamline” SCV Water Board vacancies. Senate Bill 387 is a follow-up legislation to SB 634, which created the Santa Clarita Valley regional water district in 2017, according to Wilk’s office. “This measure will save taxpayers money by streamlining how board vacancies are to be handled,” ...

The Wildlife Waystation, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Sylmar, has closed its doors, and its exotic animals are in the process of being relocated, officials said Wednesday.  The organization’s board of directors voted Monday to close the facility down, and have “surrendered” their restricted species permit, said Jordan Traverso, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.   Department ...

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Host: Tori Topic: 4th of July Parade Preview Guest: Linda Storli Right Click Here To Download! Click Here To Listen! The SCV 4th of July Parade is quickly approaching! Parade Director Linda Storli joins the Hometown Morning Show to discuss details of this year’s event, as well as how local businesses and organizations can get involved. For the full list ...