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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…
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…