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A person peers through a large telescope on a tripod during an evening outdoor event, while another person stands nearby watching. In the background, small groups gather under lights outside a building, suggesting a nighttime stargazing or community event.

Stargazers can explore the night sky at the upcoming Star Party

The Star Party is right around the corner. This biannual event has…
A sleek experimental NASA X-59 jet, marked with NASA branding, flies with its landing gear down over a vast desert landscape, with mountains faintly visible in the distance.

COC graduate Matt Kamlet is taking his career to new heights

Artemis Two returned to Earth last week, but Santa Clarita resident Matt…
An aerial, high-angle shot of the William S Hart Museum shows a large, two-story Mediterranean-style villa with white stucco walls and a terracotta tile roof. The house features distinct teal-colored window frames and doors, including arched doorways on the ground floor and a small Juliet balcony on the second level. Two white chimneys rise from the roofline, and a square tower-like structure sits at one corner. The property is nestled between two paved roads that curve around its perimeter, surrounded by lush green trees and a small, manicured lawn.

Hart Mansion reopens under Santa Clarita control following six-year closure

“Our residents and all future generations will have access to this important…
Two large black vehicle batteries, one labeled "Super Start Marine Deep Cycle" and the other "MagnaPower Bronze," sit side-by-side on the ribbed bed of a truck. To the right, a smaller black rectangular electronic component with brass terminals is also visible.

As more switch to lithium batteries, questions about cost and safety grow

If there’s someone who knows and loves fixing cars, it’s Ciro Cornejo,…
A side profile of a mountain lion (cougar) with a tracking collar prowling across a dirt path at night. In the dark background, the illuminated Hollywood sign is visible on a hillside under a night sky.

California’s Endangered Species Law update complicates Mountain Lion encounters 

In February, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife added six distinct…
A man in a black sweater receives help with his taxes from a VITA representative in a blue shirt, as they review documents together at a computer workstation in a classroom setting.

Free VITA tax assistance program available at College of the Canyons

According to the IRS, approximately 164 million tax returns will be filed…
Graphic titled “SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)” with three points: requires states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls, requires verification of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, and allows citizens to file lawsuits against officials who register non-citizens to vote. Includes icons of a checklist, ID card, and gavel.

SAVE Act Advances to Senate: Critics warn of voter disenfranchisement

Recently, the Safeguard American Voter eligibility Act has been the subject of…
Two women sit in purple armchairs facing each other in a modern indoor lobby, engaged in an interview across a wooden coffee table, with glass walls and a reception desk visible in the background.

Dr. Jasmine Ruys unveils plans for College of the Canyons

After a national search, the Santa Clarita Community College District has named…
Antonio Moore is running in the 400-meter race at on a bright sunny day at Cougar Stadium

COC track stars demonstrate dedication as season begins

As the season gets underway, the College of the Canyons Track Team…
A Sean Kakumu sunglasses and a dark polo shirt stands outdoors near tiled columns and a railing, with a blue object partially obscuring the foreground.

Hart High swim team begins new season under coach Sean Kakumu

At Hart High School, the swim team is diving into a new…