Yearly Archives: 2024
Read more about the article Arts Commission to discuss potential artist housing 
The acrylic on canvas entitled Arlette Ave. by exhibiting artist Mikey Nott, right, is viewed by fellow CalArts students during the City of Santa Clarita art exhibit reception entitled Transcendence: Breaking Boundaries which was held at City Hall in Valencia on Friday, 011924. Dan Watson/The Signal

Arts Commission to discuss potential artist housing 

Following up on plans that have been in the works since prior to the pandemic, the Santa Clarita Arts Commission is now looking for partners on housing for working artists. …

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Take Me Home’ a tribute to the music of John Denver
Singer Jim Curry performs John Denver cover songs alongside his wife Ann for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Centern on Saturday evening at the Bella Vida grand ballroom on October 5, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Photos: ‘Take Me Home’ a tribute to the music of John Denver

At first glance, concert goers might have thought that John Denver returned from the dead with how uncanny singer Jim Curry bears resemblance. Curry and his John Denver tribute band…

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Read more about the article Tampa mayor warns residents who won’t evacuate: ‘You’re Going to Die’ 
Satellite image of Hurricane Milton as it moves closer to Florida’s Gulf Coast as of 9:51 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2024. Image credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Tampa mayor warns residents who won’t evacuate: ‘You’re Going to Die’ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The mayor of Tampa, Florida, warned that people who choose to stay in areas under mandatory evacuation orders due to the impending threat posed by Hurricane…

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Read more about the article IV fluid shortage: Hospital group asks government to declare national emergency 

IV fluid shortage: Hospital group asks government to declare national emergency 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The American Hospital Association is urging the federal government to declare a national emergency, warning that patient safety is at risk due to a shortage of…

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Read more about the article FEMA director: Enough money for Hurricane Milton, not rest of year  
Deanne Criswell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, shown here in a 2023 White House news conference, said this week that the agency has sufficient funds to respond to Hurricane Milton, but not for any additional disasters this year. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

FEMA director: Enough money for Hurricane Milton, not rest of year  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said the agency has enough resources to deal with Hurricane Milton, expected to slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast…

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The Surprising Connection Between Digital Wallets and Community Empowerment in Santa Clarita 

Bitcoin wallets are not something you might immediately associate with community growth, but as technology transforms finance, new opportunities are emerging for local empowerment—even right here in Santa Clarita. Digital…

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Read more about the article SCV Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 massacre in Israel 
Attendees at Chabad of SCV on Oct. 7, 2024, hold candles to remember those who died or were taken hostage in Israel. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

SCV Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 massacre in Israel 

Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Jewish community gathered Monday evening at Chabad of SCV for the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel last year that saw hundreds…

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Read more about the article Medical examiner IDs 1 of 2 killed in Val Verde 
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Medical examiner IDs 1 of 2 killed in Val Verde 

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the identity for one of two individuals killed in a murder-suicide in Val Verde.  Homicide officials have not disclosed any motivation…

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Read more about the article Blood drive held in honor of Clinkunbroomer 
Tracy Stanfield donates blood in honor of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer at the American Red Cross Blood Drive held at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday. 100724 Maya Morales/The Signal

Blood drive held in honor of Clinkunbroomer 

In honor of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, his mother and the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Monday.   The American Red Cross approached Kim…

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Read more about the article West Ranch Girls Volleyball hosts annual ‘Claw out Cancer’ fundraiser 
West Ranch celebrates after winning the second set against Saugus at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch Girls Volleyball hosts annual ‘Claw out Cancer’ fundraiser 

The West Ranch High School girls volleyball team hosted its annual “Claw out Cancer” fundraiser event during the team’s rival game against Saugus High last week. The fundraiser raised about…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita to look at $2.3M for parks, library security 
Mayor Cameron Smyth, councilmembers and local dignitaries hold shovels during the Old Orchard Park groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita to look at $2.3M for parks, library security 

Weeks after city residents complained to Santa Clarita City Hall about their safety and security concerns after witnessing daytime evidence of drug use and addiction at a Valencia park, the…

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