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College Briefs for Aug. 27

Shaner named to Columbia College dean’s list   Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean’s list, a

Bill Miranda City Council Message

Bill Miranda | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 

“Unidos, somos más.” “Together, we are more.” — National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers  If there is one thing that defines the Hispanic community, it is family. Family is where

Walk of Western Stars survives Newhall fire 

One of Old Town Newhall’s distinctive qualities is its Walk of Western Stars — a sidewalk tribute akin to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.   In the aftermath of a structure fire that destroyed a block of local businesses and a theater, almost all the plaques closest to the blaze on

SCV Boys & Girls Club receives state, federal upgrade funds  

The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club was presented with new funding from a pair of local elected officials last week, aimed at upgrading the club’s infrastructure and providing programming to help combat opioid abuse.   Rep. George Whitesides, D- Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo,

Volunteers raked mulch during the city of Santa Clarita's Community Beautification Day in Valencia at Valencia Glen Park on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to hold Community Beautification Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the fifth annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon in various locations around the

Members of The Young Marines of Santa Clarita examine vintage 4X4 vehicles on display during the 3rd Annual Guardians 9/11 Patriotic Day Car Show and Breakfast held in The Higher Vision Church parking lot in Valencia on Saturday, 090923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Guardians SCV to hold Patriot Day observance 

News release   The Guardians Support Center Inc. is inviting the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude at its annual Patriot Day observance, the sixth annual Patriot Day 9/11

‘It gives me hope to want to rebuild’ 

Newhall businesses face uncertain future after fire  The smell of lingering smoke filled the air, while the occasional pedestrian walked by to look at what was left of an entire block of Main Street where, just

City to host Evening of Remembrance 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the 20th anniversary of the Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday to honor the Santa Clarita Valley youth whose lives were