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Bear brings traffic to a halt on busy Southern California freeway
A bear brought motorists to a stop in Santa Clarita on Tuesday evening when it wandered onto a busy freeway and paused to look around. The traffic-snarling omnivore was spotted shortly after 7 p.m. on the 14 Freeway near Newhall Avenue. Video recorded by @dan-kanes and shared with KTLA shows the bear walking on the […]
Letters to the editor: The magic of Motown; Taylor Greene embarrasses Republican Party
Thanks to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center for sponsoring “The Magical Music of Motown” event. This rendition of classic Motown hits was well done. For me, coming of age in the 1960s, it was reliving the past. This event demonstrates the joy, artistry, and creativity of the...
Scandinavian Festival celebrates 50 years with weekend event at CLU
The Scandinavian Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend at the California Lutheran University campus in Thousand Oaks. The gathering runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Kingsmen Park. The campus is at 60 W. Olsen Road. The family-friendly festival...
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Hosts Presentation About Bears
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is hosting a community event on how to coexist with bears. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates are set to present a Community Nature Education Series program on Sunday. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday from two to three at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center, at 19152 ...
Magic Mountain Wins Dismissal of Woman’s Allegations Over X2 Coaster Injuries
A judge has removed Magic Mountain as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a Santa Clarita husband and wife after the woman allegedly suffered a traumatic brain injury and other medical complications while riding the X2 roller coaster in 2020. Sheila Katerelos, 54, and her 50-year-old husband, Ari, brought...
Author Responds to Book Being Removed from School Book Fair in Santa Clarita
Following reports that some PTA members removed a pair of books from a recent elementary school book fair in Santa Clarita over content concerns, the head of the regional PTA said the organization does not condone book bans and will continue to train its members. The author of one of...
Canyon thespian wins gold at Jerry Herman Awards
Hollywood Boulevard is filled with stars, including Canyon High School senior Marley Garner, who won gold at the Jerry Herman Awards last week at the Pantages Theatre. Garner, who was nominated for “Best Actor,” competed against actors from 40 schools, even having the chance to perform on stage.
Winemaker Dusty Nabor’s Powerful Pursuit of Every Passion
Whether it’s flying or surfing or golfing, motocross or off-road racing or triathlons, Dusty Nabor goes all in on his pursuits to quench an inherently insatiable curiosity about how everything works. A decade ago, winemaking became his next quarry, and this one is sticking. “Everything that I have done...
Stardust And Spurs: Exploring Santa Clarita’s Walk Of Western Stars – Diamond Farnsworth
Saddle up for a trip through entertainment history with a weekly highlight from Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars! This week, stuntman Diamond Farnsworth. Diamond Farnsworth was born on Oct. 7 in Blythe, California and is a stuntman, stunt actor and stunt coordinator most known for “No Way Out” (1987), “They Live” (1988) and the ...
Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day With A New Recipe
Oreo Mint Chocolate Chip Freeze by Victoria Whitfield from TAMPA, FL This chocolate cookie mint chocolate chip freeze will be a crowd-pleasing dessert on a hot summer’s day. It’s similar to a giant ice cream sandwich that can be sliced and served to guests. A crunchy chocolate sandwich cookie crust is paired with a ...
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Added to 2024-25 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series!
The American Theatre Guild has announced a new Season Add-On production for the 24–25 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center. THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF George Michael will join the 24–25 Season alongside the previously announced engagements of CLUE, MEAN GIRLS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, Judy Collins and THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
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