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Habeba Mostafa

Habeba Mostafa is a staff reporter and photographer for The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Having received her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her graduate degree from Cal State Northridge, she has experience in writing, photographing and creating social media content for CSUN's official platforms. She also interned at Fox Entertainment. Have a story? Email her at [email protected].
Portrait of Oakley McQueen, who will be competing in the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Wiener dog representing Santa Clarita in race 

July 8, 2023 5:18 pm

Watch out, Wienerschnitzel, there’s a new hot dog in town.   Oakley McQueen Vanderhorst, or rather McWien (McWeen?), is a 10-month-old mini dachshund who takes his name after his inspiration, Disney’s

Jeanne Yvonne Gierden points out photos and clippings from her musical career to great nephew Branden Davenport as she celebrates at her100th birthday luncheon at Oakmont of Valencia in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 070523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Jeanne Yvonne Gierden turns 100 

July 6, 2023 4:19 pm

Vibrant pink, yellow and blue balloons filling the room at Oakmont of Valencia were an accurate reflection of the bright disposition of Jeanne Yvonne Gierden, who turned 100 years old

Residents gather for Fourth of July fireworks

July 4, 2023 6:59 pm

As Fourth of July comes around each year, so do the community traditions: barbecues, reunions, and, of course, the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Spirit of America Fireworks Spectacular.   Residents