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Dec 25 2025HEALTH

Santa's Health: A Jolly but Risky Lifestyle

Santa Claus, the beloved figure of Christmas, has a lifestyle that raises some serious health concerns. Despite his magical longevity, experts worry about his well-being due to his habits and environment. Santa's diet is a major concern. While he has access to healthy foods like reindeer meat and s

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Nov 20 2025HEALTH

Santa Clarita's Festive Fundraiser for a Good Cause

Santa Clarita United Methodist Church will host a vibrant Holiday Boutique this Saturday. The event, running from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. , is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in the Santa Clarita Valley. This isn't just any shopping event. It's a chance to support a

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Nov 16 2025WEATHER

Wet Weather Warnings: What Santa Clarita Valley Needs to Know

Santa Clarita Valley is getting a lot of rain. This is the first big storm in a long time. It started last week and will last until Thursday. The weather will be up and down. Days will be in the 60s. Nights will be in the 40s. Rain is falling hard. It could be 2 to 3 inches in some places. A flash

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Oct 30 2025FINANCE

Santander UK Holds Back Numbers Amid Car Loan Checks

Santander UK has decided to keep its third-quarter results under wraps. This comes as they are looking closely at their car loan business. They don't think this will hurt their money reserves or how much cash they have on hand. Earlier, they set aside 293 million pounds to pay back customers if need

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Clara Capital: Speeding Up Small Business Funding with AI

Clara Capital has hit a big milestone. They've lent over $350 million to small and medium-sized businesses. This company uses AI to make things faster and easier for both businesses and their partners. The CEO, Ryan Adwar, says their AI-first approach cuts down the time it takes to get a funding of

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Games for Good Health: How Board Games Boost Well-Being

Board games are not just for fun. They are now being used in healthcare to teach, diagnose, and even treat patients. This is not a new idea, but it is becoming more popular. The games are being used for people of all ages, from kids to seniors. For older adults, board games can help keep their mind

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Sep 20 2025EDUCATION

Santa Rosa Junior College: A Beacon of Stability in Uncertain Times

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is standing strong in the face of challenges. The college is dealing with changes in enrollment, financial pressures, and shifting student needs. But President Dr. Angélica Garcia is determined to keep SRJC a reliable force in the community. Garcia believes that whi

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Strike Again: LA Faces New Blazes Amid Santa Ana Winds

Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Meet the New Faces: A Fresh Start for Santa Clara County's Education Board

Santa Clara County's educational scene is getting a shake-up with the appointment of two new trustees to the Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr. and Jessica Speiser are stepping in, replacing long-time members Joseph DiSalvo and Grace Mah. Mah's departure comes amidst investigations into alleged w

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Tragic Loss: Teacher Clara Thomann Dies in Greek Hiking Accident

Clara Thomann, a 33-year-old science teacher from California, was unfortunately killed while hiking in Greece. She was on vacation in the Greek Islands with her partner, Elliot Finn, when she fell down a steep gorge near Plakias, Crete, on December 23. The fall was devastating—she plunged about 164

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