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The Hairdresser Turns Detective: A Light‑Hearted Crime Show

July 17, 2026

A new TV series gives a fresh twist to crime drama. The story follows Lily Petal, once a hairdresser, now solving mysteries in the quiet village of Blossom Vale. Each episode lasts about 40 minutes and mixes murder, theft and local gossip. The show starts on Friday at two in the afternoon a

entertainment

A New Frontier in Storytelling: Arctic Pianos and Life’s Ups & Downs

July 10, 2026

Shaw grew up in the wilds of Alaska and Montana, two places that rely heavily on nature for their economies. These early experiences shape her writing, especially her first book, “The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos. ” The novel is set in a future where the Arctic becomes a last refuge for settler

entertainment

Dixon's flower festival takes a hit from bad weather

July 5, 2026

The annual Petunia Festival in Dixon faced a weekend of disruptions as storms rolled in, forcing several changes to the planned events. The big highlight of Saturday—a ceremony to open a new pedestrian bridge called Petunia Crossing—got pushed to July 7. The popular Al Morrison All-Star games at Pag

entertainment

Live Music Night Helps Schools Grow

July 3, 2026

The WiSH Education Foundation will host the SCV Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 9 p. m. at the California Institute of the Arts Amphitheatre in Valencia. The evening will feature a mix of well‑known and local artists, including Nomad & Lola, Nate Morton, Derek Frank, Jessy Fury, Maiya

politics

A local business owner steps up for Santa Clarita’s future

July 3, 2026

Brett Haddoak, who grew up in Santa Clarita and still lives there with his family, has decided to run for a seat on the City Council. This new position is part of the city’s shift to district-based voting, meaning residents will now elect someone to represent their specific area. Haddoak’s district

entertainment

Summer Sakura Bash Draws Denver Crowd

June 28, 2026

Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off with a lively crowd on Saturday, June 27, as families and pets lined up along Lawrence Street. The heat hit 94 degrees, yet people found ways to stay refreshed with shaved ice, chilled soda and brief shade breaks. The festival is organized by the Tri‑St

education

Bringing Back History: Museum Revives Century-Old Entrance

June 24, 2026

The Museum of Science and Industry once had a grand southern gate that welcomed guests over a century ago—long before cars, airplanes, or even household electricity became common. That door, part of the original World’s Fair building from 1893, has remained closed for decades, but plans are now in m

business

Private Equity Rushes Into Youth Sports, Focus Shifted From Teams to Tech

June 23, 2026

In 2026, investors are pouring more money into youth and amateur sports than ever before. The first five months of the year already saw $2. 11 billion in deals, more than four times what was spent all of 2025. The surge was largely driven by a $2 billion purchase of Learfield Communications, which s

crime

Bar Brawl Turns Violent: Bottle Smash Leads to Arrest

June 23, 2026

A 23‑year‑old man was taken into custody after police say he struck another patron with a beer bottle outside a Joliet sports bar. The incident happened late Thursday night when the two men were arguing near the entrance of Longshots Sports Bar & Grill. Witnesses report that the victim, a 37‑year‑ol

health

US Cuts HIV Aid to South Africa: A Dangerous Move

June 23, 2026

UNAIDS leader Winnie Byanyima said she is upset that the United States plans to end its HIV/AIDS support for South Africa. She warned Washington that pulling money could cost many lives in the country with the biggest HIV population worldwide. The U. S. State Department explained that it will gradu