Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos 

News release  John Boston, an author, local historian and columnist for The Signal, is scheduled Sunday to host a presentation on “humorous and secret tales on Santa Clarita Valley newspaper

The release of “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita" is being celebrated with a reception Feb. 21 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Galley in Newhall. Courtesy image.

SCAA exhibit to feature ‘Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting a weekend exhibition and reception Feb. 20-22 focusing on the new book, “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” and works by local artists in conjunction with Black History Month,

Theater news

Olive Branch premieres original production, ‘Rosalinda, CA’ 

News release  Olive Branch Theatricals announces its upcoming original production, “Rosalinda, CA,” written by Carlos Adolfo Jr., opening Saturday and running through Feb. 22 at The Olive Branch performance space in the Valencia Town Center.  Set in a fictional

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Winter whale watching under way from Ventura Harbor 

News release   Sunday is World Whale Day, and Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering winter whale watching excursions for whale enthusiasts to witness the migration of Pacific gray whales as they travel through the Santa

"Peace by Piece," by Valencia High School student Brenda Lee., was one of the winning submissions in the Santa Clarita Sister Cities' 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.

City accepting entries for Sister Cities Showcase 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  The

"Storm at Zanzibar" by Leslie Hamilton.

SCAA to host free pastel demonstration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s February meeting is set to feature a pastel demonstration by artist and instructor Leslie Hamilton.  The meeting is free and open to the public, and is

Lion dancers interact with the audience during the Saugus High School Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the school’s Chinese program, Chinese Culture Club, and Asian Student Union on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County parks to host free Lunar New Year celebrations  

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations through Feb. 28 at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.   The free, family-friendly events welcome

College briefs

College Brief for Feb. 12

Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list  Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025.  Williams is majoring in

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SCV Senior Center announces fundraiser name change 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced a name change and theme for its signature fundraising event: The Senior Center is changing the name from Celebrity Waiter to the

Employment Specialist Nancy Matherly assists Desert Haven consumers during a workforce training class. Courtesy photo.

Spectrum awards $30K grant to Desert Haven 

News release  Spectrum announced Desert Haven Enterprises Inc. has received an additional $30,000 toward its workforce development program through Spectrum Community Center Assist, the company’s philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and

Cancer survivors Sharon May (left) and Cindy Conrad walk with their spirit stick during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley presented by UCLA Health on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Central Park in Saugus, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Relay for Life of SCV wins regional ‘Spirit of Relay’ awards 

News release  Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley was recently honored with several “Spirit of Relay” Awards for the Western Region (California, Arizona, Hawaii and Guam), the local nonprofit announced in a news release.  After previously receiving regional and national honors including the “Power of

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

SCV Water asks customers to pause outdoor watering during maintenance, Feb. 17-24 

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24 while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the agency’s imported water supply.   The California Department of Water Resources will complete pipeline repairs at Castaic Lake, temporarily closing SCV Water’s connection and concluding maintenance that

SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience. Photo by Greg Grudt Photography.

SCVi launches new college pathway for high school students 

News release  SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school

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Lottery issues scam alert 

News release   The California Lottery is warning players about common lottery scams, following an uptick in reports, made by law enforcement agencies and likely victims, to the California Lottery’s security and law

The California Department of Water Resources (from left) Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Andy Reising, Hydrometerologist Angelique Fabbiani-Leon and Engineer Jacob Kollen conduct the second media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken January 30, 2026.

Dry January cuts into early-season snowpack gains 

News release  The Department of Water Resources has announced the results of its second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, saying the manual survey recorded 23 inches of snow depth and a snow