City now accepting submissions for Youth Grove additions
Candles atop tree stumps representing the lives cut short at the Youth Grove at Central Park ahead of the annual Walk of Remembrance on Wednesday, honoring Santa Clarita residents age 24 or under who died in car-related accidents. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal. 10142015

City now accepting submissions for Youth Grove additions

The city of Santa Clarita announced Tuesday it is accepting names to be included in the 2020 addition to the Youth Grove memorial in Central Park.  Those interested have until…

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City announces new virtual disc golf league
Mike Bigelow of Castaic tosses his disc around a tree towards the sixth hole basket while playing 18 holes of disc golf at Central Park in Saugus. Disc golf is one of several growing nontraditional pastimes in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dan Watson

City announces new virtual disc golf league

The city of Santa Clarita has announced a new, virtual disc golf league set to kick off in June.  Registration for the league runs from June 1-26, and players must…

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City presents ‘Art in Isolation’ virtual gallery
"Out There," by Laura Hunt, is one of 40 works included in the city Arts Events division's latest virtual gallery, "Art in Isolation." May 19, 2020. Courtesy image

City presents ‘Art in Isolation’ virtual gallery

The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events division has announced the launch of “Art in Isolation” as their latest virtual art exhibit. The virtual gallery showcases the artwork of…

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Santa Clarita Library offers temporary curbside pickup
The Old Town Newhall library is one of three Santa Clarita libraries affected by the new Code of Conduct. The other two libraries are located in Valencia and Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Library offers temporary curbside pickup

The Santa Clarita Public Library has introduced a new temporary curbside service at all three branches for residents to pick up physical library materials they have placed on hold online.…

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SCAA announces student scholarship award winners
First-place winner of this year’s Santa Clarita Artists Association student scholarship awards is Isabella Lee for her charcoal piece, “Grandma’s Tea Set.” Courtesy photo

SCAA announces student scholarship award winners

Each year, the Santa Clarita Artists Association raises funds to provide scholarships to high school graduating senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley, with plans to continue their education…

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Local artists featured in new radio show
Henry Urick, CEO of KHUG 97.5 FM, is also the host of the station's "Down Home Show," which is broadcast from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Courtesy photo

Local artists featured in new radio show

Local radio station KHUG 97.5 FM has been playing the music of area artists in its regular music rotation, but Henry Urick, the station’s CEO, thought that the abundance of…

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Under the Sea exhibit to feature SCV artists
“Coral Reef,” by Santa Clarita artist Dody Rogers, will be part of the upcoming exhibit Under and Above the Sea: A Way of Life Worth Protecting, opening March 21 at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando. Courtesy photo

Under the Sea exhibit to feature SCV artists

Ten Santa Clarita Artists Association members have been accepted to Under and Above the Sea: A Way of Life Worth Protecting. This exhibit, at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando,…

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American Cancer Society seeks sponsors to support SCV’s 2020 Relay For Life
Cancer survivors march together as the take a lap to start the 21st Annual Santa Clarita Valley Relay For Life event, held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

American Cancer Society seeks sponsors to support SCV’s 2020 Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society (ACS) invites local businesses to sponsor the 22nd Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley, scheduled 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 2 at Central…

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Santa Clarita Native Samantha Ochoa awarded Newman Civic Fellowship
Samantha Ochoa, a Santa Clarita native and College of Saint Mary junior, is one of only 290 students across the country to be awarded a 2020 Newman Civic Fellowship. Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita Native Samantha Ochoa awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

College of Saint Mary junior Samantha Ochoa (Class of 2021) is one of only 290 students across the country selected for the 2020 Newman Civic Fellowship, a one-year experience emphasizing…

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Hop into Spring with the Sierra Hillbillies
David Moorhouse calls out moves during a Sierra Hillbillies round dance session in 2017. The Sierra Hillbillies are hosting a square dance and line dance event April 5 in the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Signal File Photo

Hop into Spring with the Sierra Hillbillies

The Sierra Hillbillies will be dancing on April 5 to caller Dale Hoppers for squares and line dancing.  The dancing begins with lines at 2 p.m. and squares at 2:30…

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