Read more about the article City invites grads to submit decorated graduation caps for virtual exhibit
Graduating seniors display decorated caps during the 2019 Valencia High School graduation ceremony. The city of Santa Clarita is inviting 2021 graduates of SCV high schools and colleges to decorate their caps and send in images for a virtual exhibit. FILE Dan Watson/The Signal

City invites grads to submit decorated graduation caps for virtual exhibit

The city of Santa Clarita arts and events division is inviting graduating seniors to exhibit their 2021 graduation caps in a virtual gallery by June 1.  “There is no theme other than your own…

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Read more about the article Foothill League coaches name FitzGerald as Player of the Year
Saugus Quarterback Colton FitzGerald, 16, passes the ball as Canyon's Casey Jimenez closes in. March 18, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Foothill League coaches name FitzGerald as Player of the Year

Foothill League coaches announced their choice for Player of the Year and their All-League teams recently.  Colton FitzGerald, senior quarterback for Saugus High, finished the abbreviated five-game 2021 season by…

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Read more about the article Wilk introduces resolution seeking to protect retirement benefits
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Wilk introduces resolution seeking to protect retirement benefits

Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, introduced last week a state Senate joint resolution, SJR 5, to urge Congress to amend the Social Security Average Wage Index — a variable in the Social Security Administration's formula for calculating Social Security benefits — to…

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Read more about the article Mayor responds to Human Relations Roundtable criticism
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mayor responds to Human Relations Roundtable criticism

Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda responded Tuesday to criticisms of the city of Santa Clarita Human Relations Roundtable, which was formed as a result of last summer’s protests about issues involving race relations.   At Tuesday night’s council meeting, Miranda…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of elder abuse
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Man arrested on suspicion of elder abuse

A Santa Clarita man was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse following an alleged altercation with a family member — the second such arrest this week.   At approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to the 19800 block…

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Read more about the article Girl Scout troop encourages friendship with bench
Girl Scouts in Troop 512 show off the completed Friendship Bench they painted in front of Stevenson Ranch Elementary, where the bench will reside. Front row: Adelina Leang, Tristyn Nelson, Avissa Salari and Daniela Dolan. Back row: Sunishka Gali, Sophie Liepack, Mackenzie Hillhouse, Lola Van Why, Raegan Estrada, Emma Simcox and Naya Brand. Courtesy

Girl Scout troop encourages friendship with bench

As students began to return to school for in-person learning, Girl Scouts in Troop No. 512 wanted to remind their peers of the importance of friendship. The girls worked together…

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Read more about the article California’s mask mandate may end June 15
Shoppers at Trader Joes in Valencia wear masks and gloves as they enter the store. Dan Watson/The Signal

California’s mask mandate may end June 15

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state would stop requiring people to wear masks in almost all circumstances on June 15, the date set for the state’s full reopening.   In an…

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