Read more about the article Dayssy’s story: Hospital career path leads from volunteering to nursing
Dayssy Nunez began volunteering at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as a teenager nearly a decade ago, and now works as a registered nurse in the hospital's Definitive Observation Unit. Courtesy photo.

Dayssy’s story: Hospital career path leads from volunteering to nursing

HMNH celebrating volunteers during National Volunteer Week  News release  Dayssy Nunez began volunteering at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as a teenager nearly a decade ago. She was placed as a…

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Read more about the article Carnival comes to Old Town Newhall 
Lauren Harris with the Newhall Press Room pours wine for Theresa Wright, a dancer with the D’Wilfri Dance Studio, for The Wine Affair event on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, Calif., on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Carnival comes to Old Town Newhall 

The Wine Affair returned to Old Town Newhall in dazzling fashion on Sunday — this year being Brazilian Carnival-themed.  Dancers wearing eccentric outfits decorated with colorful feathers entertained guests as…

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Read more about the article Former astronaut speaks at The Master’s University 
NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeffrey Williams speaks to attendees at the Master's University on Friday, 041423. Dan Watson/The Signal

Former astronaut speaks at The Master’s University 

When NASA astronaut and former U.S. Army Col. Jefferey Williams looked out of a small window as he reentered the Earth’s atmosphere, he saw nothing but a 3,000-degree Fahrenheit inferno…

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Read more about the article Longtime local judge dies at age 86 after stroke 
A 1985 Signal news story announces the appointment of Judge Floyd Baxter to a Newhall Municipal Court judgeship. Signal archives via newspaper.com

Longtime local judge dies at age 86 after stroke 

A longtime Santa Clarita judge known for his tough but fair reputation and giving troubled youth a second chance through a local teen court died last month. He was 86. …

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Read more about the article Auschwitz survivor David Lenga speaks at Congregation Beth Shalom 
Moderator Hal Dash has a conversation with Holocaust survivor David Lenga and University of California, Los Angeles graduate Chloe Levian for the Yom Hashoah Remembrance Day event at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Auschwitz survivor David Lenga speaks at Congregation Beth Shalom 

Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps survivor David Lenga, 96, spoke at Congregation Beth Shalom on Sunday, ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday.   Lenga was joined in conversation with Chloe…

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Read more about the article Coffee with a Cop: SCV residents chat with local deputies
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Captain Justin Diez, left, chats with attendee Troy Allen during the "Coffee With A Cop" event held at Slater's 50/50 in Valencia on Wednesday, 041223. Dan Watson/The Signal

Coffee with a Cop: SCV residents chat with local deputies

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station held a Coffee with a Cop event at Slater’s 50/50 restaurant last week where residents were able to speak with deputies, as well as…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Earth Day April 22 
The city of Santa Clarita will host the annual Neighborhood Cleanup on April 29. Register at greensantaclarita.com to participate. Photo city of Santa Clarita.

Celebrate Earth Day April 22 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Every year it seems Earth Day events become larger and more important. Once a fringe, “tree-hugger” celebration, Earth Day has become a mainstream significant day to…

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Read more about the article California Beer and Wine Festivals 
The California Wine Festival – Carlsbad is a two-day event which includes a Friday Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting and Saturday Beachside Wine Festival. Photo Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa.

California Beer and Wine Festivals 

By Michele E. Buttelman  May and June abound with California wine and beer festivals. There is a festival for everyone including those looking for high end, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, or those…

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Read more about the article <strong>Angela Davis speaks at COC</strong> 
Social justice activist and educator Angela Davis sits to have a conversation with English instructor Angeli Francois for the “An Afternoon with Dr. Angela Davis” event in a sold out Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Angela Davis speaks at COC 

Political activist Angela Davis spoke at College of the Canyons on Saturday afternoon at a sold-out event held at the college’s Performing Arts Center.   While emails indicated that COC’s security…

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High-speed pursuit ends in Canyon Country, 4 suspects taken into custody 

A high-speed pursuit involving four suspects wanted on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and officers with the Los Angeles Police Department ended in Canyon Country on Friday night,…

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Read more about the article Textures of Life exhibit opens April 28 at SCAA gallery
"Looking for Love" by Pat Thayer

Textures of Life exhibit opens April 28 at SCAA gallery

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association gallery in Old Town Newhall will showcase Textures of Life from April 28 until May 28, with a reception to be held…

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Read more about the article Schiavo, local veteran leaders secure dedicated Veterans Services Officer in SCV 
Vietnam era Air Force veteran Jeff Stabile. Dan Watson/The Signal

Schiavo, local veteran leaders secure dedicated Veterans Services Officer in SCV 

Local veteran leaders such as Jeff Stabile have worked for years to get the Santa Clarita Valley a dedicated veterans services officer and they’ve finally done it.   A VSO is…

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Read more about the article Civic art project for Sheriff’s Station underway
Concept art of Blessing Hancock’s sculpture for the civic art project for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Courtesy of city of Santa Clarita’s Arts Commission agenda report 041423.

Civic art project for Sheriff’s Station underway

The city of Santa Clarita’s Artist Selection Committee recommended the proposed artist for the civic art project at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Thursday to the city’s Arts…

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