Archive By Author - Melissa Gasca
A mesmerizing lesson plan
Eyes were closed, lights were dim and surroundings were quiet as clinical hypnotherapist Virgil Vasquez led a small group of people through a relaxation exercise Saturday.
Wellness fair draws a crowd
Hundreds of local residents filtered through the first Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, picking up packets of information and accepting free health screenings.
UPDATED: Teens found disoriented at bookstore
Four juveniles were released from Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Saturday, after they were found disoriented or unconscious at the Borders bookstore in Valencia Friday night, according to sheriff's officials.
Chaplain brings life to workplace
Employees of two Valencia companies look forward to Chaplain David Vernon's weekly visits for guidance, prayer and an open ear.
Temple members head to Israel, Petra
Temple Beth Ami members will head to Israel and Petra for a 12-day trip starting Feb. 15. "Part of the importance of this trip is people want to show their support for what's going on in Israel right now," said Rabbi Mark Blazer. "We're going there literally a month after bombs were dropping, and we need to go there to show our support to the people of Israel." Travelers will spend time together sightseeing, touring, ...
Our Valley: Alpacas thrive in Agua Dulce
They're quietly intriguing creatures. They slowly roam about with their long padded necks, pointy ears, tufts of forehead fleece to shade their eyes and curved lips that make one wonder if they're up to no good or just constantly smiling. Multiple farms of these animals, known as alpacas, which are related to llamas, thrive east of Valencia on Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce. Sonia Marygold and her family own the Tanglewood Alpaca Farm off Johnson ...
Industry doing well in SCV
City officials said Santa Clarita's business-friendly policies keep local unemployment rates significantly lower than the gloomy rates in the rest of the state and county.
Newhall business is blooming
They don't deny the economy is tough on business, but husband and wife, Rhonda and Don Coleman, are thrilled about their new Rooms & Blooms gift shop location and the opportunities it provides.
The booming biz of TV in the SCV
While movie filming in Santa Clarita Valley decreased in 2008, television filming significantly increased here, stabilizing the local economy by providing jobs for industry professionals who already live here.
Locals inaugurate Obama with prayer
About 300 local church attendees gathered for what was considered a jubilant pre-inauguration prayer, praise and worship event for President Barack Obama and the country at Santa Clarita Christian Fellowship in Canyon Country.
Sheriff’s officials track down extortion suspect
After less than 24 hours of investigation, local detectives arrested Mexican national Jose Gregorio on suspicion of extortion Wednesday after he allegedly asked the victim for a $20,000 ransom, claiming the victim's brother was being held in Mexico.
Smash and grab burglaries spook train riders
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies are looking for burglars who are stealing stereos by breaking through windows of cars at two local Metrolink Station parking lots.
Bioness helping with recoveries
Bioness Inc., a Valencia-based company, is lifting patients throughout the country who suffer with an inhibiting condition known as foot drop.
Direction for troubled youth
For the third year, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies aim to steer troublesome youth in a positive direction.
Local boy’s death probed
Sheriff's homicide investigators are looking into the Jan. 12 death of Marcos Baldovino, a 17-year-old Canyon High School student.
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