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A gibbon with dark fur on its head and chest, and lighter fur on its arms and lower body, is clinging to a chain-link fence in an outdoor enclosure. The gibbon is facing away from the viewer and to the right, looking out through the fence. Sunlight creates a bright background with some bokeh effect visible through the wire mesh.

Gibbon Conservation Center safeguards small apes in Santa Clarita for over 50 years

A visit to SCV’s Gibbon Conservation Center shows why these singing, swinging…
A woman wearing a white shirt and sunglasses is kneeling on the ground, petting two dogs lying on their backs with their bellies exposed. A young child in a green shirt stands nearby, looking down at the dogs. Another person is sitting on the ground in the foreground, wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat, with their back to the camera. The setting appears to be a paved outdoor area on a sunny day.

 ‘Pups and Cups, Adopt, Don’t Shop’ was filled with smiles and a few happy barks

Furry friends and coffee filled the air in Stevenson Ranch as the…
A group of motorcyclists, some riding with sidecars, are parked or slowly riding on a paved road lined with grass and trees. The closest motorcyclist on the left is on a gray touring bike. To the right, a couple is riding a red and black motorcycle with a sidecar. In the background, people on horses are visible.

Castic Lake enjoyed the first ‘Love Ride’ since 2019

Harley-Davidson hosted the return of their Love Ride event, a ride from…
A black-and-white night vision image shows a coyote standing on a path beside a metal fence, looking into the darkness. A plant with light-colored leaves is in the foreground, illuminated by the camera’s infrared light.

Increased Coyote sightings are raising new concerns for residents

Coyotes are becoming a common sight in Santa Clarita neighborhoods — and…
A metalworking shop with various industrial machines, including mills, lathes, and presses. The workspace has gray walls, overhead fluorescent lighting, exposed ceiling ducts, and a blue workbench in the center. A sign reading “Industrial Metal Supply Company” hangs on the wall.

Artificial Intelligence raises concerns among COC students and blue-collar workers about Job Security

Have you walked into a McDonald’s recently and seen the empty counter?…
Shelves stocked with nonperishable food items such as canned goods, boxed pasta, and instant noodles line both sides of an aisle in a small pantry or food bank. Signs on the shelves indicate item limits, and an open door at the end of the aisle reveals another room with additional supplies.

As food insecurity rises, COC students find support at the BaNC

With a record-breaking government shutdown putting assistance programs on hold, some students…
A person’s hand reaches out to pick an apricot from a display of fresh apricots in a grocery store. Other fruits, including kiwis and apples, are visible in the background, and a reusable mesh bag hangs from the person’s arm.

Santa Clarita mother who relied on SNAP benefits now helps others feed their families

“I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a…
A group of children and adults in Halloween costumes ice skating at an indoor rink. Costumes include a unicorn, a witch, a ghost, a deer, a person in a judge’s robe with a white wig, and various colorful outfits. The group appears to be gathered in the middle of the rink, chatting and having fun.

Santa Clarita families kick off Halloween celebrations early at the Cube

The Cube and entertainment center, powered by Five Point Valencia, hosted its…
A group of runners stands at the starting line of a race called the “Jeepers Creepers Run,” as indicated by the banner in the background that also mentions “Half Marathon 5/10k.” Participants of various ages wear numbered race bibs and athletic attire, with some in team uniforms like “Fillmore Cross Country” and “Valencia.” The crowd behind them appears energetic and ready for the event, with trees and sunlight in the background.

‘Jeepers Creepers’ Valencia’s Halloween Run: ghosts were runners, not haunts

Runners don Halloween costumes at the Fourth Annual Jeepers Creepers run on…
A group of rescue workers wearing helmets and protective gear work together at a disaster site covered in dirt and debris. Two rescuers in the foreground assist a search-and-rescue dog, while several others in orange and yellow suits observe in the background. The scene appears to be part of a coordinated search or training operation in a rugged outdoor environment.

Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula trains shelter dogs as certified rescue heroes

At the National Training Center in Santa Paula, it’s graduation day for…