At the City Council meeting Tuesday, council members recognized Hispanic influence in Santa Clarita and proclaimed September as Hispanic Heritage Month.  Hispanic Heritage month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of those whose ancestors come from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbeans, and Central and South America. Bill Miranda, current council member and former ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is joining law enforcement agencies across California to help educate the public on how to be safe when walking or driving during September as part of Pedestrian Safety Month. September marks Pedestrian Safety Month, and law enforcement agencies across the state are working together to help educate residents on how to stay safe while ...

Action Family Counseling celebrates the 26th annual National Recovery Month which raises awareness about the mental and substance use disorders that affect millions of individuals, as well as their families, and celebrates those in recovery. Ed. Note: The following is a news release from Action Family Counseling.  Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. ...

In an effort to help better prepare Santa Clarita residents in the event of a disaster, September has been named National Preparedness Month. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “It is very important (to have an emergency plan.) It could be days before any help gets to you,” said Deputy John DeYoung, the ...

In an effort to save lives, September has been named National Suicide Prevention Month and Santa Clarita Valley organizations provide various mental health resources. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. There are a number of mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley, including a suicide prevention hotline, a new team the ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital nurses have called off their one-day strike that was supposed to be in September, a spokesman for Henry Mayo announced Tuesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Contract talks are scheduled to resume on Monday, August 31, according to the news release and hospital officials. The strike was planned ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.  Saugus High School teachers, administrators, staff and students are celebrating the school’s 40th anniversary this September. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. On September 8, 1975, Saugus High School opened its doors to 870 9th ...

Santa Clarita is honoring National Preparedness Month this September with a series of seminars to help residents prepare. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “These seminars are to help foster awareness in our community,” says Donna Nuzzi, the city of Santa Clarita emergency services supervisor. “Especially earthquake preparedness, which is obviously ...

Santa Clarita Public Library officials will be offering free educational learning events throughout the month of September as all residents are welcome to sign up and join a variety of interactive programs.

The City of Santa Clarita is hosting two informational workshops for local residents in honor of FEMA's National Preparedness Month of September, to remind families how important it is to have a plan before a disaster strikes.