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Local elementary schools are transitioning to online learning amid COVID-19

COVID-19 has put an emphasis on the importance of student teacher communication, as schools across the nation have closed and transitioned to online distance learning.

COVID-19 sows uncertainty for Santa Clarita’s community of small businesses

Anxieties are growing among small business owners across the Santa Clarita Valley as COVID-19 sends shockwaves throughout the local economy. With the economy booming, there was plenty of optimism for small business owners, but since the COVID-19 outbreak happened, they are struggling to stay afloat.

10,000 lives saved: a local respiratory therapist makes 10,000 masks for local healthcare professionals

A simple cough – that’s all it takes for the COVID-19 to spread. The coronavirus’ high rate of transmission heightens the risk for nurses, doctors and other medical staff to contract the respiratory illness. For medical staff, personal protective equipment, or PPE, is their main defense against the virus.

SCV GrubHub driver risks health amid COVID-19 quarantine

Following Governor Newsom’s statewide Stay-At-Home order, local GrubHub driver Kyle Fleischman worries that his job leaves him and his family vulnerable to COVID-19.

Local restaurant owners battle ‘panic buying’

Panic buying has caused a great inconvenience for people all over Santa Clarita. With residents hoarding goods and the Coronavirus continuing its climb, finding basic necessities at the grocery store has become more and more difficult.

Teen with special needs gets birthday surprise from first responders, community

COVID-19 has canceled many events, including Jonathan Haselbusch’s 17th birthday party. Instead, his mom organized a drive-by birthday bash, complete with a visit from his favorite law enforcement officers.

DUI results in overturned vehicle

A mangled car is the only thing that remains after a driver, heavily under the influence, crashes and rolls after hitting a tree on McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road.

College of the Canyons to continue transition to online format, hybrid for labs

College of the Canyons chancellor Dr. Dianne G Van Hook sent a…

College of the Canyons announces transition to online format classes amid COVID-19

College of the Canyons will begin the process of “transitioning in-person spring…

COVID-19 leads College of the Canyons to modify instruction

After a series of meetings within the past several days by faculty and staff and reiterated at a vocal Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, College of the Canyons has plans to modify instruction following the spread of COVID-19. The details will be shared with students and the community Thursday morning.