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Saad Asad, a College of the Canyons Student wearing dark rim glasses looking down at a book off screen.

COC student raises awareness for “Invisible” disease during Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness month

“I’d wake up, brush my teeth, do my morning prayer, then I…
A collection of hazard waste stacked in a rows. A man in a white t-shirt looks over the materials.

Santa Clarita hosts an electronic waste disposal event

Over 35 million tons of hazardous waste are improperly disposed of each…
Two city workers plant a tree with red leave as in a park as three children with shovels watch.

Local residents roll up their sleeves to make a difference on Earth Day

This Earth Day, Santa Clarita residents are getting their hands dirty by…
A rattlesnake moves in the high green grass

Snake Season’s Here: A program offers training to keep pets safe on the trails

As the weather warms up, more hikers are heading out on the…
A woman stands solemnly at a gravesite in a green cemetery, holding a tissue in one hand and wearing a hoodie with a memorial image on it. She is looking at a black headstone engraved with a detailed image of a smiling man in a hoodie, along with the inscription: "In Loving Memory of Beloved Son and Brother, Gabriel Fatboy Quintas." The surrounding area features other headstones, colorful flower arrangements, and lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky.

Mother battles for truth with Eternal Valley Cemetery

At Newhall’s Eternal Valley cemetery, one mother keeps a special promise, rain or…
A printed sign taped to glass that reads "Blood Drive" in bold black letters, with a large red arrow pointing to the right. Below the arrow is the American Red Cross logo and the words "American Red Cross." The background shows part of a floor seal with a Santa Clarita sheriff’s department emblem.

Local first responders roll up their sleeves to compete for a noble cause

On March 28th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Santa Clarita…
A 3D rendering of the COVID-19 virus, depicted as a gray spherical structure covered with red spike proteins and small yellow particles, set against a dark background.

5 years since COVID-19 lockdowns: How campus life was transformed

Last month marked the fifth anniversary of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Canyons…
A runner at the Santa Clarita Marathon taking a picture of himself with his medal after the race

The Santa Clarita Marathon returns to help unite the track-and-field community

The Santa Clarita Valley has held many events over many years, but…
A demonstration of placing AED pads on a mannequin.

College of the Canyons offers on-campus CPR classes for healthcare students

College of the Canyons, known for its top-rated health program among Southern…