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A rattlesnake with tan and cream scales coiled tightly among patches of dry, yellowed grass and green sprouts. Its triangular head is slightly raised, showing its dark eye and distinct facial markings.

Wildlife officials warn of deadly rattlesnake encounters

As temperatures climb across Santa Clarita, the likelihood of encountering a rattlesnake…
A person sits in a shaded outdoor kennel area, gently holding a brown dog on their lap. A chain-link fence and sunflowers are visible in the foreground, with a hillside and parked cars in the background.

Puppy Bloom offered free adoptions to help animals find permanent homes

With dozens of dogs still up for adoption, the Santa Clarita Valley Animal…
view of Nealie’s Skillet, a restaurant with a black wrap-around awning and a street address of 25858. The scene shows a patio dining area enclosed by a black metal fence, where several people are seated at small tables. To the left of the restaurant, a sign for PJ’s Barber Shop is visible in the window. The building has a tan, slanted roof and is situated next to a large tree on the right, under an overcast sky.

Santa Clarita restaurant fights for survival amid fire and rising costs

Tucked into the corner of a small shopping center off Tournament Rd.,…
A baseball player in a yellow "Cougars" jersey and white pants stands at home plate, gripping a bat and preparing for a pitch. He wears a black helmet and a protective guard on his left shin. Behind him, a catcher in grey and black gear crouches in position, while an umpire in a black uniform stands ready to the left. In the background, several teammates in matching yellow jerseys and black hats watch from the dugout and the surrounding area. The game is being played on a dirt infield with a green grass outfield under bright, overcast daylight.

Cougar Baseball captain finds success at plate as season approaches finale

Here at Mike Gillespie Field, hard work and dedication don’t go unnoticed.…
A high-angle, close-up shot of a black tabletop featuring 3D-printed dragon components. In the foreground, a small, orange dragon head with large black eyes sits at the end of a line of various colorful, textured segments that transition through a rainbow of colors including red, yellow, green, and blue.

Ten-year-old SCV resident turns passion into a small business at craft festivals

On April 11, Central Park hosted its fifth annual craft festival, a…
A wide shot of an indoor panel discussion held in a modern room with a large screen and a maroon curtain backdrop. Five panelists sit in a row of chairs facing an audience. From left to right: a man in a plaid shirt, a man in a dark quarter-zip, a woman in a black blazer holding a paper, a man in a white button-down speaking into a microphone, and a woman in a patterned blouse. Behind them, two women in black t-shirts stand near a podium.

ASG hosted Alumni Dinner draws students seeking advice and future opportunities 

Here at the University Center at College of the Canyons, the Associated…
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…