SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST: Louie Diaz  On today’s show, your host Christopher Velona welcomes Louie Diaz.  Louie is the Co-News Director at KHTS.  He and Chris talk about his life, as he lost his eyesight completely due to a tumor that needed an operation when he was only 2 years old.  Louie and Chris talk about ...

SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST: Michelle Rackerby On today’s show, your host Christopher Velona welcomes Michelle Rackerby, Lead Teacher from Agape Village.  Together, they talk about the benefits of Agape Village.  There, they foster independence and confidence in adults with special needs.  Go to agape-village.org   Previous Episode:The Rare Hour- Garet McLendon- September 8, 2026 Do you ...

SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST: Chandra Neal On today’s show, host Christopher Velona welcomes Chandra Neal, Co-Chief Executive Director of SNAP Sports.  Together, they talk about what SNAP sports offers those with special needs, giving them the opportunity to participate in a variety of sport-based activities, like ice hockey. You can find Chandra at @chandraawesome You can ...

Hometown Drive  –August 6, 2026 Live in studio, you’re watching Hometown Drive with Jade Aubuchon. Jade welcomes the founder of Carousel Ranch Denise Redmond.  They talk about what Carousel Ranch offers to those with special needs by way of equestrian therapy.  Their the upcoming fundraiser Heart of the West happening on August 29th. Go to carouselranch.org   Do you have ...

SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST: Ariela Gross On today’s show, host Christopher Velona welcomes Ariela Gross of Claudia Cares Consulting.  They talk about her business which helps special needs people by offering behavioral intervention.  Go to claudiacares.com for more information.   Previous Episode: The Rare Hour- Tectonic Fitness-Howard Tons, July 7, 2026 Do you have a news ...

SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST: Howard Tons On today’s show, host welcomes Howard Tons of Tectonic Fitness.  Together,  they talk about Howard’s experience as a fitness trainer for those with special needs. You can find more about Howard and his services at Tectonicfitnessgym.com   Previous Episode: The Rare Hour- Chris Hawkins- June 30, 2026 Do you have ...

SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST:  Brittney Smith, Personal Trainer  On today’s show, your host Christopher Velona welcomes Brittney Smith, a personal trainer who works with special needs patients. You can find her at Brittneysmithfit.com     Previous Episode: The Rare Hour-Steve Reynolds- May 26, 2026 Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or ...

Do you know a child with special needs? The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area and its member school districts actively seek out all individuals with exceptional needs, from birth to age 22, including infants and children attending private schools. Special education programs are available to all eligible students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment in accordance ...

Music, laughter, and inclusive celebration filled West Creek Park Sunday as hundreds gathered for FestAbility.  Despite the cold and windy weather, families bundled up and filled West Creek Park with smiles, laughter, and community spirit at this year’s FestAbility. This free community event is designed to uplift and support individuals with special needs and their families through sensory-friendly entertainment, adaptive ...

Next month, the City of Santa Clarita is hosting its annual Free To Be Me festival in Valencia.  On Friday, the City of Santa Clarita announced they are hosting the “Free To Be Me” festival for its third year in a row.  The event is scheduled to be on Saturday, May 5 from 12 to 3 p.m. at West Creek ...