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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…
Dr. Dianne Van Hook, sitting at a large dark table during a meeting. She is looking directly at the camera with a neutral, serious expression. She is wearing a bright red blazer over a black top with a multi-colored floral or patterned scarf/lanyard. A laptop is open in front of her. To the right, a partially visible flag (likely the California state flag) and a bottle of water are present.

Former COC Chancellor Dianne Van Hook sues district over alleged wrongful termination 

Former College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook has filed a…
A student wearing an Oregon hoodie sits on a medical table with an ice pack wrapped around their ankle, while two people—one standing and one kneeling—appear to be discussing or examining the injury. Another student sits on a nearby table observing. The setting looks like a school athletic training or sports medicine room, with NATA banners on the wall.

Valencia High School Sports Medicine is putting their studies into action

Behind all the excitement at Valencia’s game nights, there’s another group of…
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…
Two books titled Splatter Flicks: How to Make Low-Budget Horror Films by Sara Caldwell are placed side by side on a gray surface. The book on the left has a red cover featuring a close-up of a zombie-like face in black and white. The book on the right, labeled “Revised & Expanded,” shows a cover with a monster hand prop, a jar of preserved objects, and prosthetic teeth on a dark background.

Splatter Flicks: The New Edition showcasing horror tricks and treats

Historically, the film industry has always been a little… cutthroat. College of…