The city of Santa Clarita invites residents, families and community members to attend the David March Park Expansion Ribbon Cutting on Monday, June 1. Courtesy photo.

City to celebrate expansion of David March Park 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents, families and community members to attend the David March Park Expansion Ribbon Cutting on Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at David March Park, 28310 North Via

Pitchfest is scheduled May 27.

Heroes of Color, COC launch creative workforce incubator 

News release  Heroes of Color, a creative enrichment program focused on empowering young artists through business and storytelling, is launching the Santa Clarita Creative Workforce Incubator in close partnership with College of the Canyons, the organization announced in a news release.   This educational collaboration, which delivers

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water wins awards for communications initiatives 

News release  As “Carl the Waterwise Hero” managed his home irrigation system from outer space, drawing applause from the crowd, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s communications team received its first “Best-in-Show” award of the afternoon from the California Association

2026 Election Filler

Primary voter registration deadline Monday   

News release  Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan is reminding eligible voters that Monday, May 18, is the deadline to register to vote and receive a Vote by Mail ballot for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election.   Registering to vote can be completed

Politics and government

Schiavo’s legislation package moves forward 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced progress on her 2026 legislative package, which includes bills focused on affordability, public safety, consumer protection, veteran services and accountability that have cleared committees in the legislative process.  “Our

The Arts Filler

CalArts to host open house at The Reef in LA 

News release  California Institute of the Arts is scheduled Saturday to present “+ & Etc.: CalArts Reef Residency Spring Open House,” an evening of exhibitions and performances by current artists-in-residence alongside works by CalArts master

Super Jazz at the Ranch returns 

News release  Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is planned to fill the air with music Saturday as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.  The event

College briefs

College Brief for May 14

Selle elected to membership in Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi  Rebekah Selle, of Canyon Country, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the recent Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony. Pictured: award recipients from Valencia High School, along with representatives of the SCV Sheriff’s Station and the Hart district. Courtesy photo.

Hart district honors student filmmakers at PSA awards  

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony held on April 24 at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, said a news

Press release

City to host Critter Fair at Hart Park 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Critter Fair returns to William S. Hart Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing a long-standing community tradition with a

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on April 25. Courtesy photo.

Over 70 attend FYI open house 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on Saturday, April 25.   Attendees learned how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system, equipping them

Nonprofit filler

Assistance League provides sixth-grade students outfits for graduation 

News release  Assistance League of Santa Clarita, a chapter of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization, invited 120 local students, referred by their schools, to a shopping event April 26 to prepare them for their upcoming promotion to middle school.  Each

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recognized Cooper Kehoe as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Courtesy photo.

Elks announce ‘Americanism’ essay contest winner 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 proudly recognized Cooper Kehoe, an eighth‑grade member of the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism

Kelly Galbo

HMNH appoints Kelly Galbo as VP and chief nursing officer  

News release  Kelly Galbo has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the hospital announced in a news release.  “Galbo brings extensive experience in nursing leadership, with a strong

Signal file photo

Whitesides bill aims to protect SCV from mining impacts 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced the Containing Effects of Mining Extraction (CEMEx) Act, which would address the potential harms caused by large-scale mining operations near populated areas, according