June 2021 in Santa Clarita was officially declared LGBTQ Pride Month during Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. Mayor Bill Miranda introduced the proclamation during the Awards and Recognitions portion of the meeting. “Santa Clarita is pleased to once again proclaim the month of June as Pride Month in Santa Clarita”, Miranda stated. “LGBTQ Pride Month […]
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“This is where you’ll find them now”: Memorial for Gracie Muelhberger and Dominic Blackwell unveiled at Central Park
After months of petitioning, donating and designing, the Blackwell and Muehlberger families unveiled two obelisks honoring their children, Gracie Muehlberger and Dominic Blackwell, at Memorial Plaza in Central Park on Friday. “Today, we are here to celebrate Gracie Anne Muehlberger and Dominic Michael Blackwell. Their spirit, their passions and their spark that they brought to […]
“The people…had a blast”: Open mic nights return to Impulse Music Co.
Vaccinations and reopenings are on the rise in California, so it was only a matter of time before open mic nights returned to Impulse Music Co. in Santa Clarita. On April 21, around 20 people attended Impulse’s second open mic night of the month, a free showing since the store reopened in May 2020. With […]
State investigates COC, foundation regarding Measure E checks
While state investigates origin of three “Yes on Measure E” checks, board of trustees and local Realtor turn up the heat. Steve Petzold is a one-man opposition crew, a crusading skeptic who doesn’t trust anyone’s word and continually digs and researches for what he considers the truth. Petzold, 63, has filed numerous public requests seeking […]
Fernandeño Tataviam, activists urge mascot removal; Hart Board discusses further input
William S. Hart High School’s “Indians” mascot has come under fire in recent months as current Hart students, Hart alumni and members of the Santa Clarita community reflect upon the offensive nature of race-based mascots. The issue has been discussed at multiple recent William S. Hart Union High School District board of trustees meetings as […]
