RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith close out the night of performances during the 35th year celebration of Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Summer Concerts in the Park to return July 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s hometown-favorite Concerts in the Park series makes its return to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) for its 36th summer of nights filled with live music,

West Ranch outfielder Bret Potter (44) slides to steal second base in the sixth inning of the 2023 CIF Southern Section Baseball Championships at West Ranch High School in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, May 5, 2023. West Ranch won 6-5 and move on to the next round. Chris Torres/The Signal

Potter, West Ranch alum, named D3 All-American 

News release  Lewis & Clark College baseball junior Bret Potter became the second player in program history to be named an All-American during the Division III Era last week, when D3baseball.com announced its All-American

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SCV LGBTQ Center to host Santa Clarita Summer Games 

News release The Santa Clarita Valley LGBTQ Center is scheduled July 18 to host the Santa Clarita Summer Games, a community-wide celebration of athleticism, inclusion and pride.  The event at Newhall Park is planned to

Being a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons has been both exciting and nerve-wracking for Shauntell Lowe, according to a news release from the community college, which held its graduation ceremony last week. Courtesy photo.

First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation 

News release  With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination.  Being a first-generation college

Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools.  Courtesy photo.

Whitesides hosts send-off ceremony for service academy appointees  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools.   At the send-off ceremony held in Lancaster, the congressman spoke alongside Col. Thomas M. Tauer,  412th

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults.  Courtesy photo.

Mercedes-Benz dealer presents $4,600 donation to Carousel Ranch 

News release  Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults.   The $4,600 donation was generated

The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry recently provided kitchen staples to wellness and resource centers in the William S. Hart Union High School District. Courtesy photo.

SCV Food Pantry partners with Hart district to support student wellness 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry recently provided kitchen staples to wellness and resource centers in the William S. Hart Union High School District, aiming to ensure that students and families facing food insecurity have access to nutritious options during

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Chamber invites community to Business Expo 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2026 Business Expo on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center.  “As the largest business showcase in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Business Expo will bring together more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits for an exciting evening of discovery, networking, community engagement and fun,” said a

Politics and government

Schiavo’s AI workforce protection bill passes Assembly  

News release  As California continues to see artificial intelligence-driven layoffs from major corporations like Meta, Oracle and UPS, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her bill, the AI Deployment & Workforce Displacement Assessment

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City libraries to host summer reading program  

News release  This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to “Unearth a Story” in the library’s summer reading program.  “From Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 24, readers of all ages can discover a season

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College Briefs for June 4

Avery Swailes named to University of Mississippi dean’s honor roll   Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll lists.   Swailes, studying in the

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Hart district names new director of special programs 

News release   The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new director of special programs.  Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a

COC graduation set for Friday 

News release  College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduating class during the college’s 57th annual commencement celebration on Friday in the college’s Cougar Stadium, located on the Valencia campus, according

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Newhall School District announces new assistant superintendent  

News release  The Newhall School District has announced the appointment of Chad Rose as the district’s new assistant superintendent of business services, effective July 1.  Rose brings 32 years of school district experience to the role, including 21 years of service

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Salvation Army’s Donut Day set for Friday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Salvation Army Corps is planning a sweet and exciting showdown at its third annual Donut Day, scheduled 3 p.m. Friday at the Newhall Community Center, located at 22421 Market St. in Newhall.  Dignitaries, public

Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics donated $100 to Carousel Ranch for every client who came in for an Invisalign evaluation as part of a regional Invisalign charity event. Courtesy photo.

Carousel Ranch receives $4,800 donation

News release  Dr. Megan LeCornu, a longtime supporter of Carousel Ranch, chose the local nonprofit as the recipient of her donation for a one-day Invisalign charity event held recently throughout the Los Angeles area.  LeCornu,

Cpl. Milena V. Garcia and SSgt. Jameson D. Kehoe were selected by Young Marines leaders Tim Stratton and Cathy Hagopian as the honorees for the local Elks Lodge chapter’s Elks National Youth Week recognition. Courtesy photo.

Young Marines awarded Elks honors 

News release  As part of Elks National Youth Week in May, the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge spotlights community youth organizations that go above and beyond in their service to the community. Within this organization the leaders are asked to identify two

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HMNH appoints Lisa Joins VP and chief human resources officer 

News release  Lisa Joins has been appointed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s vice president and chief human resources officer.   Joins brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership, with a strong background in health care workforce strategy, organizational culture and