Dietra Clayton

Bridge to Home announces new executive director 

News release  Bridge to Home announced that Dietra Clayton is the new executive director of the nonprofit homeless services organization.   Clayton brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience advancing housing stability, behavioral health services, organizational growth and community partnerships, according to a news release from the nonprofit.   Most recently, she served as managing executive director of The Sophia Way in Washington State, where she led efforts to expand services for women experiencing homelessness, strengthen organizational sustainability, and deepen partnerships across government, philanthropy, health care and the nonprofit sector, the release said.  “Dietra has built her career around one simple but powerful belief — that everyone deserves hope, opportunity and the support to move from crisis to stability,” Bridge to Home Board President Laura Gallardo said in the release. “Her

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Barger calls for countywide earthquake readiness review  

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has introduced a motion calling for a comprehensive review of the county’s earthquake preparedness, while also directing county emergency officials to engage renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received several awards from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Courtesy photo.

HMNH nationally recognized for stroke care 

News release   Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

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COC opens fall registration 

News release  Students can now register for fall 2026 classes at College of the Canyons, with more than 1,890 class sections available in academic, career education, transfer and noncredit programs, the

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City suggests ways to beat the heat 

News release  With an excessive heat forecast expected to impact the region over the next 10 days, according to the National Weather Service, the city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to take precautions to stay safe

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AQMD issues ozone advisory due to heat wave 

News release  The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an ozone advisory through the weekend due to the heat wave hitting the Southland, including the Santa Clarita Valley. 

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City seeks restaurant operator for roller rink 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is seeking proposals from experienced food service operators to manage The Wheel, the quick-service restaurant to be located within the new The Rink Sports Pavilion at 20860 Centre Pointe Parkway.  Expected to

Kathy Norris, CEO of Valley Industry Association, speaking at the 2026 Board of Directors Installation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

VIA announces pending retirement of President/CEO Kathy Norris 

News release  The Valley Industry Association has announced the pending retirement of President/CEO Kathy Norris, highlighting a career spanning more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization, its members, and the greater business community,

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Legacy names Troy Leaf director of athletics 

News release  Legacy Christian Academy has announced Troy Leaf as the school’s incoming director of athletics.  Leaf brings an outstanding background in collegiate athletics and player development, said a news release from the school.   A former

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SCCA to present gouache workshop with Danny Folkman 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Aug. 21-22 to host a gouache workshop by award-winning artist Danny Folkman.  The workshop is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each of the two days in the Stevenson Ranch Library Community Room, 25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch. The cost is $60 for SCAA members and $85 for non-members.  This workshop

"Liberace" by Stella Rowe.

Rowe art on exhibit at CTG 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association announced its member artist, Stella Rowe, as the featured solo exhibitor for the month of August at the Canyon Theatre Guild lobby gallery in Old Town Newhall.  Running from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, this local exhibition offers a look into Rowe’s “vibrant mastery of explosive color, rich textile-inspired