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A new open mic night

Barnes & Noble in Valencia hosted the first ever open mic night called Expression Sessions.

A local doctor has pounds of candy ready to be returned

The Foundation for Wellness Professionals held its third annual Candy to Music event where kids turned in their Halloween candy for a chance to win an iPod.

Santa Clarita Marathon attracts a national field

Endurance, mental toughness, and physical limitations were tested at the 2013 Santa Clarita Marathon.

Cougar stadium turned purple

COC Cougar Stadium was once again the home for the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley 2nd annual Purple Walk Of Strength 5K.

Locals celebrate youth, enjoy family time

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club hosted there 8th annual “Day For Kids” event this past Saturday at Newhall Park.

Teddy bears rushed to the emergency room

In honor of national teddy bear day Henry Mayo Hospital held their second annual Donate-A-Bear collection this past Sunday afternoon.

COC hosts Father’s Day 5k run/walk

Velocity Sports Performance held a 5K run/walk event to help raise funds for the Challenged Athletes Foundation and the College of the Canyons Track and Field Program.

Local group and volunteers prepare care packages for local troops

The Newhall Library played host to Armed Forces Day as Prayer Angels for the Military, American Legion, and Hero Home Source L.A. prepared care packages to be mailed to troops from the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Santa Clarita Skate Park experiences a summer meltdown

The 10th annual Summer Meltdown is a festival style concert which made its debut at the Santa Clarita Skate Park featuring local and national artists, DJ’s, and bands.

The color red takes over Old Town Newhall

The city of Santa Clarita presented their monthly Art Slam.

Emergency Expo brings helpful tips to SCV residents

The Hyatt Hotel parking lot held the 4th annual Home and Garden Show and Emergency Expo which gave many people tips and ideas about home items as well as giving information in regards of what to do in case of in a emergency.

Local organization continues to keep blues music alive

When it comes to keeping the history of blues music alive in the Santa Clarita Valley, nobody does it better than the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society. The non-profit organization started in 2003 and keeps the tradition and history of blues alive.

Hundreds of people walking for kids with cancer

The 3rd annual of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation Walk for Kids with Cancer was held on March 23, 2013 at COC Cougar Stadium to help raise awareness and funds to families affected by children’s cancer.

SCV Historical Society guides tours of site of St. Francis Dam collapse

On March 12, 1928 the second-worst natural disaster occurred in California’s history as the St. Francis Dam collapsed leaving destructive damage and killing over 450 people.

Hart High plays host to the David Fernandez Songwriter Salute Series

The David Fernandez Songwriter Salute Series began in 2007 in Fernandez’s backyard with the intent to highlight singer-songwriters that he admired.

Iraq War Veteran shares poems and stories with COC students

Award-winning poet and Iraq War Veteran Brian Turner visited College of the Canyons to share poems and stories with students and teachers at Hasley Hall Theater.

A “Gold Rush” comes to the SCV

From a young age Royce Nelson has been singing and continues to pursue her passion as she is the current lead female vocalist for her band Gold Rush Country.

Veterans Historical Plaza holds seventh annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting

Many people came out to the night event to honor and support veterans as well as current active members serving in the military.

Local church prepares care packages for military abroad

Since mid-October, United Methodist Church has been collecting and receiving supplies, magazines, books, and other goods to send care packages to military personnel serving overseas.

Vendors present hand-made arts and crafts at Old Orchard park for The Fine Craft Show

This past weekend featured one-of-a-arts and crafts all benefit art education programs.kind gifts and colorful hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing, and many other fine

Hundreds of people turn out to the 2012 Santa Clarita Marathon

On Sunday, November 4th, hundreds of runners came out to participate in the full 26.2 mile course and half-marathon 13.1 mile course which featured newly open trails along the San Francisquito Creek.

The Hart Hall hosts 23rd Annual Art Classic

The Santa Clarita Artist Association presents the 23rd annual Art Classic in Newhall.

Hundreds turn out to ‘Light The Night’ fundraising event

Walkers participating in the event carry illuminated balloons during the night time walk. White balloons represent all blood cancer survivors, gold balloons represent the memory of a loved one lost to blood cancer, and red balloons represent supporters joining the fight against blood cancer.