Leonard Jackson

SCV resident announces candidacy for governor 

News release   Local entrepreneur Leonard Jackson has announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2026 election, running on a platform of “People Over Parties,” according to a news

College of the Canyons women’s soccer celebrates a 2-1 home victory over West. L.A. College. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

No. 10 COC nets 2-1 victory over West L.A. 

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    No. 10 College of the Canyons women’s soccer halted its two-game losing streak with a 2-1 home victory over West. L.A. College on Halloween. 

The Knights of Columbus Santa Clarita Assembly Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 355 at the start of the Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Old Town Newhall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City invites community to Veterans Day Ceremony 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military

College briefs

College Briefs for Nov. 6

Swailes named to dean’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi  Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s spring 2025 honor roll.   Swailes, majoring in exercise

Press release

City receives finance award 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada

Cezanne Youmazzo

Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club names new GM

News release  Cezanne Youmazzo has been appointed general manager of Valencia’s Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club. Youmazzo has over 20 years of leadership experience in fitness and wellness management, member

Chamber announces honorees for Salute to Patriots 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 15th Annual Salute to Patriots, a signature event recognizing veterans

Theater news

Olive Branch’s ‘Baby’ arriving this weekend 

News release  Audiences are invited to laugh, cry and celebrate the miracle of life with “Baby,” opening Saturday and playing through Nov. 16 at The Olive Branch, inside the Valencia Town Center.   “This touching and spirited musical production captures the

College briefs

College Brief for Oct. 30

Hart named to University of Iowa dean’s list   Kelsey Hart, of Castaic, was among the more than 8,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring

Press release

Sulphur Springs district refinances bonds, saves $3.1M 

News release  The Sulphur Springs Union School District has successfully refinanced a portion of its general obligation bonds, a transaction that the district expects to save taxpayers more than $3.1 million, according to a

2025 Election Filler

LA County vote centers open for statewide special election 

News release  L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 111 vote centers are now open for the 2025 Statewide Special Election.   Vote centers are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting, voter registration, and vote by mail ballot returns. The RR/CC