Yearly Archives: 2018
Read more about the article Councilman shares recipe through generations
The Smyth family from left, grandmother, Sue, Rowan, 12, Gavin, 14, dad, Cameron, Kenley, 8, and , mom, Lena pour sugar into the mixing bowl as they make Sue's 1950's recipe for "ranger cookies" at Cameron Smyth's home in Newhall on Friday, September 28, 2019. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Councilman shares recipe through generations

Santa Clarita City Councilman Cameron Smyth said his family’s connection to the Ranger Cookies recipe goes back decades — his mother, Sue Smyth, picked it up from the L.A. Unified…

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Read more about the article “Get Out The Vote” concert planned for Oct. 21
The Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts. Signal file photo.

“Get Out The Vote” concert planned for Oct. 21

Activist groups geared toward young voters plan to kick off a “Get Out The Vote” concert on Oct. 21 at the Newhall Family Theatre for Performing Arts. The concert lineup…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Station shares tips for fun, safe trick-or-treating trips
Local magician Brian Hoffman performs onstage before a large crowd at the Haunted Jailhouse on Sunday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Sheriff’s Station shares tips for fun, safe trick-or-treating trips

This Halloween season, children in the Santa Clarita Valley will focus their attention towards costumes and candy, and according to Sheriff's Department officials, parents should, as well. On Halloween, it's…

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Read more about the article SCV students look to connect to success
College of the Canyons' Loida Sánchez leads a group of students during a discussion about seeking higher learning opportunities during the 2018 Connecting to Success event. Austin Dave/The Signal

SCV students look to connect to success

Students in the William S. Hart Union High School District spent a Friday afternoon at College of the Canyons learning about finances, business ethics and the career options available to…

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Read more about the article LARC Ranch brings back its annual fundraiser
Nelson Lapoint, center, hands a prize to Caspar Obuial and Marvin Wajsbord after winning one of the games at LARC Ranch's annual fundraiser. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

LARC Ranch brings back its annual fundraiser

Magicians and LARC Ranch residents took to the dance floor at the annual Be Amazed by the Magic of LARC fundraiser on Sunday.

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Read more about the article Learn about the witch and pirate trials in Colonial Williamsburg at the SCV Senior Center
The SCV Senior Center Dan Watson/The Signal

Learn about the witch and pirate trials in Colonial Williamsburg at the SCV Senior Center

Continuing its scholar series, the SCV Senior Center will focus its next historical presentation on colonial Williamsburg and witches on Oct. 31.

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Read more about the article Brooke Ritter Photography will help support breast cancer survivors with their annual celebration and photoshoot
Courtesy image: Brooke Ritter

Brooke Ritter Photography will help support breast cancer survivors with their annual celebration and photoshoot

Brooke Ritter Photography will be helping Circle of Hope raise money to help cancer survivors at its fifth annual Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration and Photoshoot at the Warrior Fitness and Wellness Camp on Oct. 21.

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Read more about the article Families from Santa Clarita and beyond attend annual Touch-a-Truck at Central Park
Richard Morris holds up Ian Morris , 2, to get a close up look at a Los Angels County Fire dozer at the annual Touch A Truck event held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Families from Santa Clarita and beyond attend annual Touch-a-Truck at Central Park

Smiles abound as families made the trip to Touch-a-Truck at Central Park, hosted by the SCV Senior Center on Saturday.

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Read more about the article Rubber ducks race to victory at annual festival to support Samuel Dixon Family Health Center
Autumn Graham, 2, dressed on a duck suit reaches for the rubber ducks in the holding pond before the first heat at the 2018 Rubber Ducky Festival held at Bridgeport Park in Valencia on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Rubber ducks race to victory at annual festival to support Samuel Dixon Family Health Center

Thousands of rubber ducks “raced” down the water at Bridgeport Park on Saturday in support of Samuel Dixon Family Health Center during the 16th annual Rubber Ducky Festival.

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Read more about the article SCV residents trek to Gibbon-Fest to help conservation effort
One of the gibbons play during the Gibbon-Fest fundraiser Saturday. The fundraiser is to raise money to care for the gibbons. Michele Lutes/The Signal

SCV residents trek to Gibbon-Fest to help conservation effort

The Gibbon Conservation Center held its Gibbon-Fest fundraiser Saturday, raising more than $3,000 to help care for and feed the gibbons.

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Read more about the article Swim with extinct creatures at the Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure at COC
Children and their guide encounter a koronosaurus at "Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure." Courtesy image: Lindsay Gambini

Swim with extinct creatures at the Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure at COC

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is inviting residents to take a dive beneath the waves with some long-extinct marine life at the “Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure” on Oct. 20.

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Read more about the article SCV Family YMCA holds blood drive
Phylebotomist Rebecca Paz, finishes up with donor Valerie Bradford of Saugus who gave blood during the American Red Cross Blood Drive held in the multi-purpose room at the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA in Valencia on Friday. (Photo by Dan Watson)

SCV Family YMCA holds blood drive

Residents gave back to their community at a blood drive held by the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, located at the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA, on Friday.

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