Archive By Author - Tammy Marashlian
Home sales in SCV slightly better
While home sales in Santa Clarita Valley continue to remain at an overall low when compared to previous years, there was an increase in the number of transactions for single-family homes and condominiums between January and February, according to a report from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors.
Foreclosure rate lower in SCV than other areas of state
The number of foreclosures in the Santa Clarita Valley is relatively low when compared to other parts of Southern California, according to an economist with the California Economic Forecast.
Keeping the shelter dogs warm at night
Standing next to dog cages at the Castaic Animal Shelter, the group of Girl Scouts was about to realize the impact they had made by collecting blankets and towels from the community.
Saugus woman chronicles her search for God
Every time Jolanda Tedford found herself in an emotional situation, she would quickly type up a series of poems and phrases to convey her thoughts.
DUI checkpoint in Valencia nets 4 arrests
A Friday night DUI checkpoint by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station led to arrests for three drivers allegedly driving under the influence and one arrest for a narcotics possession, according to sheriff's report.
Humans perform stunts for beasts at Shambala
The Shambala Preserve in Acton reinvented an old favorite when they held a circus just for the wild animals during Saturday's first Cirque du Shambala at the wild animal sanctuary. The afternoon circus, which raised money for the preserve, featured performances by members of the Hollywood Aerial Artists, who demonstrated their skills on stilts, silks and hoops.
Lennar sees 62 percent drop in revenue for first quarter
Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's largest homebuilders and partial owner of The Newhall Land and Farming Co., reported a first quarter net loss of $88.2 million, or 56 cents per diluted share, on Thursday.
New location for an old favorite
How does Rattler's Bar B Que restaurant celebrate 20 years of being in business? With a move to a new location, numerous charity events, menu specials and even uniquely decorated cowboy boots. Rattler's recently found a new home at Centre Pointe Marketplace in Canyon Country, just a few miles away from its original spot on Soledad Canyon Road. Co-owner Mary Harrigan described the new location as "really beautiful" and "updated." Although the Golden Valley Road ...
Silence to help the hungry
For Newhall Elementary School's Student Council, silence can speak louder than words. The 23 fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders took a vow of silence for 24 hours earlier this month to raise awareness for the less fortunate children around the world and to raise funds for a local cause. The Vow of Silence project, a first for the Newhall school, began after the students wanted to find a way to give back. After drawing inspiration from ...
Finding their groove on a country road
When things get stressful for Van and Patty Pierce, they like to take a break and go for a relaxing ride around their Placerita Canyon neighborhood.
An 'Oscar' comes home to the SCV
Bill Westenhofer's talent can be seen in many popular family favorites including, "The Golden Compass," "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and both of the "Stuart Little" movies. But you would have never recognized his work until you read the movie credits.
Gutzeit garners endorsement of L.A. firefighters
City Council candidate Maria Gutzeit picked up an endorsement from the Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014 this week as the countdown to the April 8 election continues.
Crime watch: L.A. car chase ends in Santa Clarita Valley
A West Hills man in a stolen car led officers on a chase that ended in Santa Clarita Saturday. James Brown, 42, was arrested after being pursued from Granada Hills to Newhall. Around 7:45 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department officers were reportedly on patrol near Langdon Avenue and Devonshire Street when they saw two men in a 1997 Plymouth driving erratically. A license plate check revealed the car was stolen, said Officer Sara Faden. The ...
Christians celebrate their holiest week
Whether it's waking up extra early on Sunday to join a local church during a sunrise service, watching a play about the life Jesus Christ or listening to a choir illustrate the story of Easter through song, multitudes of local individuals and families will gather on Easter Sunday to worship together. The holiday celebrates the Christian belief that Christ was resurrected after dying on the cross. And for many Christian church leaders, this most significant ...
CEO: State's healthcare system in trouble
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital CEO and President Roger Seaver dived into the issues of overcrowded emergency rooms, hospital staff shortages and technology shortcomings in relation to the bigger crisis of California's healthcare system during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's quarterly luncheon on Thursday. Seaver, who served as the keynote speaker, addressed the room filled with local business leaders about the effects of the obstacles in light of numerous hospitals in Southern California ...
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