Missing Person John L. Brown Dec. 5, 2025

LASD seeks help finding missing man, 68 

News release  Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk missing person John L Brown. He is a 68-year-old Black man who was last seen

"It's Raining Love," by Heidi Brueckner.

Brueckner’s ‘Persona Grata: Portraits’ on exhibit at The Main  

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Persona Grata: Portraits” by Heidi Brueckner, is on view at The Main, 24266 Main St., in Old Town Newhall, through Jan. 14.  This collection features large-scale, colorful oil and mixed-media

Ice show: "A Nutcracker Fantasy"

Holiday skate show brings ‘Nutcracker’ to the ice 

News release  The timeless charm of “The Nutcracker” takes center ice at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center during the fifth annual Holiday Skate Show, scheduled Dec. 12 and 13.  This year’s production, “A Nutcracker Fantasy,” brings the classic holiday story to

The Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra performed ‘Carnival of the Animals’ with a large ensemble of young musicians at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Friday Dec. 20, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Youth orchestra to present children’s concert Saturday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra invites families and community members to a magical afternoon at the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra Annual Children’s Concert, where a beloved children’s story

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 4

UAlbany recognizes Epalle for spring dean’s list  The University at Albany has recognized Chareine-Laurel Epalle, of Canyon Country, for selection to the spring 2025 dean’s list.  The dean’s list at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic

National News

Immigration agents launch operation in New Orleans 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  A new round of immigration enforcement has begun in New Orleans, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.  On Wednesday, the department announced “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” describing it as an

Press release

Mall names new GM, marketing manager 

News release  Valencia Town Center has announced the appointment of Michael de Leon as its new general manager and Yanique Johnson as its new marketing manager.   The two leaders will guide the center’s operations,

Saugus Union School District board members and Superintendent Colleen Hawkins (back row center) receive a $10,000 grant presented by Kaiser Permanente Community Health Manager Amy Wiese (third from right). Courtesy photo.

Kaiser presents $10K grant to Saugus school district  

News release  Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to present the district a $10,000 grant in honor its outstanding achievement, as all 15 schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition

The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association invited two guest speakers from the AAA travel division to speak at the organization’s fall luncheon. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA hosts Auto Club speakers 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its fall luncheon with guest speakers from the AAA travel division.   The guests from the Auto Club provided information about travel opportunities and helpful hints.  

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SCV BandCast hosting holiday food drive  

News release  SCV BandCast, which showcases the Santa Clarita Valley’s local music scene, is hosting a food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Food Pantry during its 2025 Grand Finale show on Thursday. “We believe community support and great music

Photo courtesy of Carrie Lujan.

City invites community on Holiday Light Tour 

News release  The community is invited to join Santa Clarita Transit on the city’s annual Holiday Light Tour.   This family-friendly journey showcases some of the most magical and spectacular holiday light displays throughout the city, which you can

Joe Satorhelyi, executive director of SCV Education, passes out free books to visitors who come to the booth during the 17th annual Santa Clarita Family Literacy Festival at Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to host literacy festival Saturday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library invites families to experience the magic of the circus in a whole new way at the 18th annual Family Literacy Festival, scheduled 10 a.m.

Press release

Golden Oak Adult School spring registration opens Dec. 8 

News release  Golden Oak Adult School, part of the William S. Hart Union High School District, announced that online registration for the spring 2026 semester begins Dec. 8.   Golden Oak continues its mission to meet the educational

Holiday Events Filler

Elks to host holiday boutique 

News release   The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting its Holiday Boutique Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The  community is invited to join this event for gift items, food and prizes.  The event goes on rain or shine.  The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national charitable organization with nearly 2,000 lodges and over 750,000 members nationwide. Elk members

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Registration open for COC winter session 

News release  Students looking to get ahead can now register for College of the Canyons’ winter 2026 session, which features more than 340 class sections offered in a variety of

Supervisor Kathryn Barger holds the gavel at the start of her term as Board of Supervisors chair last year. Photo by Diandra Jay/L.A. County.

Barger reflects on year as chair of Board of Supervisors 

News release  L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Tuesday marked the conclusion of her year as chair of the Board of Supervisors, highlighting a year defined by historic challenges, unprecedented wildfire recovery and