Author: Michele Lutes

Michele Lutes

I am Michele Lutes, a multimedia journalist bringing you news, features, sports and more in and around the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas. My work is published with Cougar News.

I am a journalism student pursuing my dreams in producing, directing, writing and reporting. I am currently interning at SCVTV and am a producer, reporter and director for College of the Canyons Cougar News.

Former COC vice president of communications, John McElwain, dies at 70

John McElwain, 70, passed away Friday, surrounded by his wife and two daughters, after a two year battle with cancer.

More than just a pet shop

Hope is what all the animals at Shelter of Hope Santa Clarita have; hope that one day, they find a loving forever home. Shelter of Hope Pet Shop Santa Clarita…

4-year-old girl inspires COC Athletics to participate in Lemons for Leukemia

Instead of starting her education in preschool, 4-year-old Kailyn Anderson is learning to deal with chemotherapy. “She is 4, and she gets her blood drawn and doesn’t cry,” said Kailyn’s…

College of the Canyons food pantry helps students in need

College of the Canyons’ Food for Thought food pantry is open to students, to help those who are at risk of homelessness and hunger. College Assistant Christopher Hopgood attended a…

A life saving act reminds the community the importance of knowing CPR

Santa Clarita Valley resident Cole Lambert is a certified EMT and aspiring firefighter; who used his knowledge of CPR to save the life of a Santa Clarita dad. KC…

COC gives students stress relief through music

When you hear these tunes, you can’t help but smile and want to sit down and play yourself. Four decorated pianos near College of the Canyons Art Gallery are giving…

Rain leaves staff cars and tow truck stuck on upper field parking lot

A tow truck was stuck on the upper field staff lot on College of the Canyons Valencia campus after an employee called to be towed out of the mud. The…

Wedding professionals give advice for your big day

Wether you’ve been dreaming of your wedding since you were two years old, or you have just begun, wedding planning can be a big stress. Of course you want to…

COC simulates earthquake evacuation to prepare staff

After the 24th anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, College of the Canyons is urging their faculty to be prepared by simulating a natural disaster of a 6.6 earthquake. Over…

Lombardi Ranch is back for PUMPKINS ONLY!

Lombardi Ranch is opening for pumpkins and pictures only this weekend, Oct. 21 and 22. It shut down in 2015 due to California’s drought, but is now back to remind…

Resident following her dreams straight to NBC’s The Voice stage

Santa Clarita Resident, Karli Webster is following her dreams and inspiring the community while on NBC’s The Voice. She is continuing to pave the way for women in music along…

Santa Clarita residents donate to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

The largest hurricane in Texas since 2002, Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and the surrounding areas last week. This category four storm dropped more than 40 inches of rain in a four-day period in many areas, causing catastrophic flooding. The…

Should America draft our daughters?

A 3-year-old little girl ran into her father’s arms as he departed from his plane. He just arrived to America from an 11-month deployment to Afghanistan, where protected his country…

Relay for Life has a goal to give cancer the boot

Santa Clarita Valley held its 19th annual Relay for Life at Central Park on May 20 and 21, 2017. This year’s theme was “Give Cancer the Boot.” This is a…