Yearly Archives: 2019
Read more about the article Circle of Hope dedicates garden and bench to retiring board member
Circle of Hope board members and staff gather with Judy Penman, bottom row second from left, to dedicate a bench and garden to her for her longtime commitment to Circle of Hope and the SCV community. Courtesy of Circle of Hope

Circle of Hope dedicates garden and bench to retiring board member

When longtime board member Judy Penman announced her retirement and move to Arizona, Circle of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer in Santa Clarita, decided they…

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Read more about the article SCV Trail Users looking for volunteers
Volunteers levels out a patch of recently built trail at East Walker Ranch on December 1, 2018. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

SCV Trail Users looking for volunteers

SCV Trail Users, a committee of the nonprofit Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association, is looking for volunteers to join them for a trail work day on the Los Pinetos trail on…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Shakespeare presents modern take on ‘Julius Caesar’
The Newhall Family Theatre is hosting a performance of “Julius Ceasar” this weekend. Signal file photo

Santa Clarita Shakespeare presents modern take on ‘Julius Caesar’

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare group presents a modern take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous histories, “Julius Caesar,” this weekend August 2-4 at the Newhall Family Theatre. The Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Volunteer registration for 25th Annual River Rally now open
Parker Gibson of Boy Scout Troop 584 throws a tire from the Santa Clara River bed in the dumpster as his fellow Boy Scouts watch over him during the 23rd Annual River Rally in Canyon Country on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Volunteer registration for 25th Annual River Rally now open

The city of Santa Clarita announced Tuesday registration is now open to volunteer for the 25th annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo on Saturday, Sept. 21.  This year, volunteers…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigating report of stolen SUV in Canyon Country
Sheriff's investigate stolen vehicle after taking suspect into custody. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Deputies investigating report of stolen SUV in Canyon Country

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained a suspect during their investigation into an allegedly stolen vehicle at the corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, Wednesday morning. LASD…

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Read more about the article Valencia 19U girls soccer team concludes memorable season at Hawaii tournament
The Valencia 19U AYSO girls soccer team. Photo courtesy of Karen Gardner

Valencia 19U girls soccer team concludes memorable season at Hawaii tournament

It’s been quite a remarkable season for the Valencia 19U AYSO girls soccer team. The squad won the Area 10 Championship, which includes all Santa Clarita Valley AYSO teams, and…

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Read more about the article Sierra Hillbillies present its Lazy Days Luau Dance
Couples dance and sway across the floor at the SCV Senior Center where the Sierra Hillbillies held their annual Bows & Ties dance on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Sierra Hillbillies present its Lazy Days Luau Dance

The Sierra Hillbillies will be kicking back with caller Ed Foote and cuer John Downing at their Lazy Days Luau Dance on Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Valencia United Methodist…

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Read more about the article Bob Kellar: Calling all heroes to the Santa Clarita Marathon
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Bob Kellar: Calling all heroes to the Santa Clarita Marathon

It’s one of our city’s most popular and longest-running traditions. Registration is now open for the 2019 Santa Clarita Marathon, presented by Parkway Motorcars! This year’s event will once again…

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Read more about the article 2019 Football Camp Series: Golden Valley High School
Golden Valley players from left, Austin Garcia, quarterback, A.J. Hall, cornerback, and quarterback Jaxson Miner run drills during practice on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

2019 Football Camp Series: Golden Valley High School

Walking onto Golden Valley’s football field with the speakers blasting Gucci Mane, Drake and Soulja Boy tracks on Tuesday, one thing was clear: it’s football season. Monday marked the first…

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Read more about the article Councilman Bob Kellar says he’s not running in 2020, others announce
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

Councilman Bob Kellar says he’s not running in 2020, others announce

While the Santa Clarita City Council 2020 election is months away, some have already announced their candidacy and others have confirmed they will not run, including longtime Councilman Bob Kellar. …

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Read more about the article Friends, family, city celebrate Mike Murphy ahead of retirement
City Manager Ken Striplin presented Intergovernmental Relations Manager Mike Murphy with a street sign in recognition of 25 years of service on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 during a farewell party ahead of his retirement on Aug. 2, 2019. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Friends, family, city celebrate Mike Murphy ahead of retirement

Surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, Mike Murphy received the key to the city of Santa Clarita and several other honorable recognitions Tuesday, for his work as intergovernmental relations manager…

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Read more about the article Former NYPD cop with World Trade Center Cough emerges from surgery
Former NYPD Police Officer Marc Manfro talks about his days on the force in New York at his home in Castaic on Friday. Dan Watson

Former NYPD cop with World Trade Center Cough emerges from surgery

A former NYPD cop who moved to Castaic with celebrity status for the rough-and-tumble crime-fighting legacy he left behind, emerged Monday from surgery meant to correct the ill effects of…

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Read more about the article Two hurt, taken to hospital, in head-on crash on Bouquet
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Two hurt, taken to hospital, in head-on crash on Bouquet

Two people were injured and taken to an Antelope Valley hospital following a head-on collision on Bouquet Canyon Road late Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened a couple of minutes before…

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