College briefs

College Briefs for May 16

Local student named to dean’s list at UA Little Rock  Amaya Arias, of Canyon Country, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester at the University

The Santa Clarita Runners' 2023 Independence Day Classic raised a total of $22,750, with each of the seven local high schools' cross country programs receiving $3,250. Courtesy photo.

Independence Day Classic to celebrate 40th year 

News release  The Santa Clarita Runners’ Independence Day Classic, a local Santa Clarita tradition, marks its 40th anniversary this year.  This year’s event will feature an addition: the inaugural 1 mile

Luke Walker, who serves on the USS Ronald Reagan. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel 

Saugus native serves aboard USS Ronald Regan 

News release  Airman Luke Walker, a native of Saugus, serves in Japan aboard the self-contained mobile airport and the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan.  The carrier

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Acton church to celebrate 100th anniversary 

News release  A commemorative ceremony will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m., to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Acton Community Presbyterian Church and the rededication of this

Politics and government

Garcia introduces bill to prevent health care fraud 

News release  Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, introduced H.R. 8089, the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. This bipartisan legislation would enhance and improve the Medicaid validation process of all

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to participate in the 2024 “Hit the Trail” community bike ride on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Courtesy photo.

Community bike ride planned for Saturday 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to participate in the 2024 “Hit the Trail” community bike ride on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. This

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‘Around the World in Art’ at CTG 

News release  An artist’s reception is scheduled 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday for an exhibit of local artist Jeanne Iler’s work at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall. 

Artwork by Rex Kochel

SCAA to host Rex Kochel demo 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is inviting the community to a free demo by artist Rex Kochel during the SCAA’s monthly meeting on May 20.  The event is

Alex Tran stands during his solo on alto saxophone as the West Ranch High School Lab Jazz Band performs "Povo" during the Super Jazz at the Ranch event held at West Ranch High School on Saturday, 052023. Dan Watson/The Signal

Super Jazz at the Ranch returns May 18 

News release  Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from

College briefs

College Briefs for May 9

2 local students named to Westminster College dean’s list  Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, recently named 397 students to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester, including two

St. Charles Borromeo School’s choir earned a "Gold Rating" in the recent Forum Music Festival held in the Hart High School auditorium. Courtesy photo.

Valencia grad leads school choir to Gold Rating 

News release  St. Charles Borromeo School’s choir earned a “Gold Rating” in the recent Forum Music Festival held in the Hart High School auditorium.  The North Hollywood school’s choir was

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Zonta to host recap of workshops 

News release   Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is scheduled May 18 to host a free workshop to provide a recap of previous workshops over the past six months, including