VIA to swear in 2026 board of directors Dec. 19
The Valley Industry Association is scheduled to host a luncheon to swear in its new board of directors for 2026 at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at…
Aimee Bock (C), founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization Feeding Our Future, arrives at the Minneapolis federal courthouse with her attorney, Ken Udoibok (R) in Minneapolis on March 19, 2025. Kerem Yücel/Minnesota Public Radio via AP
How Minnesota’s Somali fraud exploded
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer When 200 federal agents raided dozens of Minnesota homes and businesses on Jan. 20, 2022, policy analyst Bill Glahn took notice. So did a lot of…
Mall names new GM, marketing manager
News release Valencia Town Center has announced the appointment of Michael de Leon as its new general manager and Yanique Johnson as its new marketing manager. The two leaders will guide the center’s operations,…
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California Chamber ranks Valladares as having strongest pro-business record in Senate
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been recognized by the California Chamber of Commerce for having the strongest pro-business and economic growth voting records in the state Senate. “CalChamber is grateful to Sen. Valladares for…
Saugus Union School District board members and Superintendent Colleen Hawkins (back row center) receive a $10,000 grant presented by Kaiser Permanente Community Health Manager Amy Wiese (third from right). Courtesy photo.
Kaiser presents $10K grant to Saugus school district
News release Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to present the district a $10,000 grant in honor its outstanding achievement, as all 15 schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition…
The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association invited two guest speakers from the AAA travel division to speak at the organization’s fall luncheon. Courtesy photo.
CalRTA hosts Auto Club speakers
News release The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its fall luncheon with guest speakers from the AAA travel division. The guests from the Auto Club provided information about travel opportunities and helpful hints. …
SCV BandCast hosting holiday food drive
News release SCV BandCast, which showcases the Santa Clarita Valley’s local music scene, is hosting a food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Food Pantry during its 2025 Grand Finale show on Thursday. “We believe community support and great music…
Photo courtesy of Carrie Lujan.
City invites community on Holiday Light Tour
News release The community is invited to join Santa Clarita Transit on the city’s annual Holiday Light Tour. This family-friendly journey showcases some of the most magical and spectacular holiday light displays throughout the city, which you can…
Joe Satorhelyi, executive director of SCV Education, passes out free books to visitors who come to the booth during the 17th annual Santa Clarita Family Literacy Festival at Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City to host literacy festival Saturday
News release The Santa Clarita Public Library invites families to experience the magic of the circus in a whole new way at the 18th annual Family Literacy Festival, scheduled 10 a.m.…
Golden Oak Adult School spring registration opens Dec. 8
News release Golden Oak Adult School, part of the William S. Hart Union High School District, announced that online registration for the spring 2026 semester begins Dec. 8. Golden Oak continues its mission to meet the educational…
Elks to host holiday boutique
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting its Holiday Boutique Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The community is invited to join this event for gift items, food and prizes. The event goes on rain or shine. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national charitable organization with nearly 2,000 lodges and over 750,000 members nationwide. Elk members…
Inside Geviti: The Preventative Health Platform Reimagining At-Home Wellness for the Longevity Generation
By Jason Phillips Geviti is redefining the standard of care by transforming how proactive health is accessed. It delivers personalized, end-to-end wellness solutions directly to people’s homes. It is also a tangible example…
How Readers Spot Trustworthy News in a Noisy Media World
People want to stay informed, but constant updates, dramatic headlines, and competing narratives make it hard to know who to trust. Many readers describe the news cycle as loud, fast,…
Looking For The Perfect Holiday Gift? Here’s Why Life Surge Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Choosing the right gift during the holiday season often feels like navigating a maze of overpriced trinkets and forgettable gadgets. While conventional presents might bring momentary joy, a growing number of Americans…
Gary Horton | Here Is the Worst Investment America Keeps Making
There’s a terrible pattern in American life. Every decade or so, a president steps forward, pounds a podium, and tells us we must wage war for something noble, clean and…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Obamacare Falsehoods
I can see the eye rolls out there in Signal land after you read the title of my letter. But let us review what was promised. If you like you…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Teoli | A Concerning Endorsement
The results of the recent vote on Proposition 50 have sent a clear and undeniable message, not just to Sacramento, but to our own City Hall. In Santa Clarita, a…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur T. Tom | Congress’ Pay Is No Accident
In today’s Signal (Nov. 21), Lois Eisenberg thanks federal employees for working through the recent government shutdown. I want to add a bit of explanation about why some government workers…
Letters to the Editor
Diane Zimmerman | Does This Term Apply to You?
On this day, Nov. 15, I was enjoying a drive back from Glendale. It was pouring rain. I was listening to music and enjoying every moment. Ben was on the…
The Savvy Senior | How to Locate an Age-Friendly Doctor
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive.…