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Alt text: Cyclists cross the finish line at an outdoor bike race on a paved path lined with white fences. A large black inflatable arch with the word “FINISH” marks the end of the course, with several riders approaching. On the right, a blue tent labeled “RaceFox Results” houses event staff and race equipment. Houses and green hills are visible in the background under clear skies.

‘Finish The Ride’ highlights the need for safer streets for cyclists

What is it like when an event is held for a good…
Storage room with shelves stocked with canned goods, boxes, and plastic bins, resembling a food pantry or supply room with fluorescent lighting overhead.

Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry seeks assistance as federal aid depletes

In anticipation of food banks becoming overwhelmed, Governor Gavin Newsom is mobilizing…

Inside the Basic Needs Center: supporting students beyond the classroom

Here at College of the Canyons, providing students with the best on-campus…
Two people are cleaning debris from a dry, overgrown channel. A man in shorts and boots pushes against a concrete edge while pulling at vegetation, and a woman in jeans and gloves helps remove tangled plants.

Volunteers come together to help clean Santa Clara River

Volunteers, young and old, come together to make a lasting effort to…
Informational board at College of the Canyons about the Wellness Center.

COC students bracing for finals look for ways to preserve mental health

As we spring into summer, students are faced with one last academic…
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…