Scrum: (noun) in rugby, an ordered formation of players, used to restart play, in which the forwards of a team form up with arms interlocked and heads down, and push forward against a similar group from the opposing side. Though not rough and chaotic as a sports formation, the Laemmle Theater in Newhall was similarly […]
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Ahuja looks to run “objective,” “nonpartisan” race in second bid for Santa Clarita City Council in 2022
Following a run for Santa Clarita City Council that left him in sixth place last year, psychiatrist Aakash Ahuja announced this summer he will run again for the 2022 elections. Ahuja ran in 2020 to make Santa Clarita a “more prosperous” city in terms of safety, economic prosperity, health and education – and his goals […]
Learn the story behind the latest Santa Clarita-based film festival ahead of its Dec. 9 debut
The Santa Clarita Valley has long been a prime filming location and is home to the Western Walk of Stars, the mansion of silent film legend William S. Hart, California Institute of the Arts, three movie theaters and even had a show about (fictionalized) life in our town. But in spite of all this “Hollywood […]
Taking a look at the life of Chicana activist Marlin Medrano
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a federally recognized celebration of the culture and contributions Hispanic Americans have brought to this country. To help honor this time, each week The Proclaimer will shine a light on notable members of the community who are helping to promote the celebration […]
“Go all out”: Learn about the “A La Brava” superhero universe by Chicana storyteller Kayden Phoenix
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a federally recognized celebration of the culture and contributions Hispanic Americans have brought to this country. To help honor this time, each week The Proclaimer will shine a light on notable members of the community who are helping to promote the celebration […]
