Canyons News

For this week's NewsMICRO, parents organize protests for the reopening of local schools, a cancer organization improvises it's fundraiser to fit safety protocols, and a successful entrepreneur shares a few words with COC students. Deanna Lazaro brings you the news.

Santa Clarita City Hall was home to an Armenian protest, condemning the violence towards their people by the countries of Turkey and Azerbaijan. First time voters talk about what is driving them to vote during one of the biggest election years in history. Our own Sarah Hicks, Colin Ferguson, and Jackie Cardenas have the story.

Antelope Valley airshow viewed by plenty http://canyonsnews.com/rescheduled-antelope-valley-air-sho/

Regal movie theater chain to shutter movie houses http://canyonsnews.com/regal-movie-theater-chain-to-shutte/

On this edition of NewsMICRO: a local nurse on the front lines explains how she balances life and service. Also, former Congresswoman Katie Hill’s Twitter account falls victim to hacking. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating an arson in Newhall. Also, a local coach shines light on the game of tennis. Cheryl Akpenyi host this edition fo NewsMICRO.

Since the stay at home orders have been put in place we’ve all been eager to find new and fun activities to do outside. For many Santa Clarita residents cycling has been their form of exercise. Here’s the latest on the development of the cycling world since the pandemic. http://canyonsnews.com/how-the-pandemic-has-expanded-the-c/

The cycling community in Santa Clarita has been growing and people are spending time outside in small groups of friends in order to handle Covid fatigue. In other news, a local resident is opening his own haunted attraction here in Santa Clarita.

A former Canyons News journalist tells the story of being arrested in the middle of the Louisville BLM protest for simply reporting the news. Also, California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order to eliminate the sales of gas powered vehicles by 2035 has left some Santa Clarita residents with questions.

Staples Center opens for voting, former COC professor and student win Emmy, a local fashion designer has aspiring goals, and the real estate field still thriving in Santa Clarita. These are your most recent stories from NewsMICRO.

Arielle Kilker and David Nordstrom are the proud winners of the Emmy for Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program. Canyons News reporter Sydney Sweet takes you behind the scenes of their road to victory. http://canyonsnews.com/former-coc-professor-and-coc-alumna/

Animal Tracks Inc. is desperately searching for a new forever home. Due to zoning and permitting issues coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, their team is asking for your help.

Plum Canyon Park, the city's newest park, officially opened this morning during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The city’s 35th park doesn't have a mappable address yet, but it's located on Skyline Ranch Road, east of Bension Drive in Saugus. Plum Canyon Park features a baseball field, playground, basketball courts, three fitness zones, a trail, restrooms and two separate parking lots. However, due to the ongoing county health officer orders, sections of the park remain closed.