"The Buzz on the Street" is a podcast and media series hosted by Selina Thomas that profiles local business and community leaders within the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV). The show’s primary mission is to explore "what’s happening in the streets" by highlighting the journeys of change-makers and providing insight into the initiatives that drive the community forward.
In the latest episode of The Buzz on the Street, host Selena Thomas interviews Kari McCoy, the outgoing President of JCI Santa Clarita (Junior Chamber International). Kari shares how the organization develops young leaders aged 18 to 40 through civic engagement and impactful local initiatives, such as the Children's Museum pop-up, the Carry Hope foster care duffel bag drive, and the annual Santa's Helpers event. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the 40 Under 40 selection process and upcoming gala, while highlighting her future endeavors as Executive Vice President of JCI California and her doctoral research on artificial intelligence in education.
From succession planning for the next generation to the innovations shaping our future, we are committed to exploring what is happening in the streets of the SCV to ensure we remain a safe, educated, and opportunity-ready community. Join us as we highlight the diverse "quilt" of the human race—connecting neighbors, honoring legacies, and elevating the valley we call home.
22 Oct 2026
The Buzz on the Street Episode 33
In the latest episode of The Buzz on the Street, host Selena Thomas sits down with Harriet Happel, the Dean of Career Education, Integrative Learning, and Career Services at College of the Canyons. Happel details the college's 48 career education pathways and explores high-demand, high-wage workforce opportunities in advanced manufacturing, robotics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The discussion also highlights key industry collaborations with partners like Northrup Grumman and Lincoln Electric for the new Advanced Technology Center, as well as hands-on student programs like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) initiative.
From succession planning for the next generation to the innovations shaping our future, we are committed to exploring what is happening in the streets of the SCV to ensure we remain a safe, educated, and opportunity-ready community. Join us as we highlight the diverse "quilt" of the human race—connecting neighbors, honoring legacies, and elevating the valley we call home.
30 Sept 2026
The Buzz on the Street Episode 32
In the latest episode of The Buzz on the Street, host Selina Thomas sits down with family law attorney and community advocate Denise Light. Light reflects on her nearly 30-year legal career, detailing her transition from corporate litigation to family law in order to make a more personal, fulfilling impact on families during critical life transitions. She highlights her deep commitment to local nonprofits, including Single Mothers Outreach and her decade-long work chairing Soroptimist International's "Bras for a Cause" fundraiser. The conversation also touches on her personal health and fitness transformation, her advocacy for swift rebuilding efforts following the Old Town Newhall fire, and her encouraging advice that "fear is false evidence appearing real".
From succession planning for the next generation to the innovations shaping our future, we are committed to exploring what is happening in the streets of the SCV to ensure we remain a safe, educated, and opportunity-ready community. Join us as we highlight the diverse "quilt" of the human race—connecting neighbors, honoring legacies, and elevating the valley we call home.
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