Archive By Author - Melissa Gasca
Library lessons give kids sweet treats
Anxiously grinning with a mouth covered in chocolate, 8-year-old Emily Niemi dipped a chocolate-coated marshmallow in a bowl of sprinkles.
Ministry helps community's unemployed
Sue Emerson was unexpectedly laid off three months ago, so the free job workshop her church provided Saturday came at a good time.
The latest in friendly sky touring
Sally Bond and Bill Wolf, of Canyon Country, were part of an exclusive group who toured the new V Australia's Boeing 777 airplane after its arrival into LAX Friday.
Local officials worry stimulus package won't match expectations
When it comes to the $789-billion economic stimulus package, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman Bill Kennedy might have summed it up best.
Thieves steal from McGrath
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies are asking the public for any helpful information regarding suspects who broke into Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School in Newhall and stole four classroom computers, said Lt. Brenda Cambra.
School on safety alert
Sheriff's deputies and Placerita Junior High School officials canvassed the school's surrounding streets Thursday, searching for a suspect who grabbed a female student by the arm.
Baby, you got it made in the shade with phototherapy glasses
All it took was a quick shot of two Suleman octuplets wearing phototherapy glasses and Neotech Products of Valencia was a neonatal rage.
Medieval dreams going online
For Dianna Bayhylle, closing the doors on her 1-year-old store, Glastonburys Gifts, marked the ending of a dream that had really just begun.
Groceries: Shopping and saving
In this economy, everyone is looking to save and Canyon Country entrepreneur Teri Gault helps grocery shoppers around the country do so through her online shopping game and new book.
Dancing and all that jazz at COC
Arms stretched, toes pointed, bodies twirled, sweat beads formed and energy flowed Saturday as about 20 College of the Canyons and community dance students followed the professional moves of Jarrett Kelly of the world-famous Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Company.
Getting ready for summer
Wintry clouds loomed and cool drizzle fell Saturday, while several local residents thought about summer and sunshine at the second Summer Activities Fair hosted at La Mesa Junior High School.
Churches feel the pinch
In the tight economy, some local churches feel the pinch during the offering, but spiritual leaders say church members are still faithful to give and volunteer.
Local retailers hanging up more vacancy signs
The stifling economy is keeping businesses from relocating to Santa Clarita despite lower lease costs due to increasing retail vacancy rates.
Increasing the workforce top priority for planners
No matter how complicated the plan sounds, the goal of developing the county's first comprehensive strategic plan is simply to create jobs.
SCV Chamber of Commerce inducts new chair
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 85th annual installment dinner at the Hyatt Valencia, Friday.
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