Community Stories

14-year-old passes Cisco certification test 

Academy of the Canyons 14-year-old Aakash Ahuja Jr., of Valencia, passed the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification test this month just before his 15th birthday on May 23.  According to

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Gieser completes Army medic training 

News release  Jack Gieser, a 2023 graduate of Valencia High School, began his military career in 2024, completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in December 2024. This was

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Cal Poly student awarded Gladbach scholarship 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, in partnership with the Association of California Water Agencies, announced that the 2025 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship has been awarded to

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SCV Water’s Scout Days program returns 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced the return of its Scout Days program for the third consecutive year.   With dates from June 24 to July 31,

A crowd of people say the pledge of allegiance during the annual Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Tribute on Monday at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall, May 26, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Service and Sacrifice 

SCV Memorial Day Tribute honors heroes who answered the call of duty  Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers, adjutant general of the California Military Department, asked a crowd of hundreds of

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College Briefs for May 22

2 local students graduate from Utah Tech University  Utah Tech University celebrated the 2025 graduating class of 3,088 students at its 114th Commencement ceremonies recently, and local student Zachary Ball,

Hundreds of runners participated in the Santa Clarita Runner’s 40th annual Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K before the SCV Fourth of July Parade. 070424 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Independence Day Classic returns for 41st year 

News release  The 41st Annual Independence Day Classic, hosted by the Santa Clarita Runners, returns this Fourth of July to kick off Santa Clarita’s Independence Day festivities with a morning of fitness,