College Briefs for Feb. 19
February 19, 2026
2 local students named to Shenandoah University dean’s and president’s list Shenandoah University had 1,195 students earn a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester and 525
Community Stories
Community Stories
Laurene Weste | Celebrate 30 Years of Western Tradition at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
February 19, 2026
By Mayor Laurene Weste As you step into William S. Hart Park, the sights and sounds of the Old West come alive. The rhythm of boots shuffling across the dance floor, the unmistakable
The Savvy Senior | Tools to Help You Find the Perfect Place to Retire
February 18, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire
Photos: Lunar New Year celebration at Newhall Community Center
February 17, 2026
The Newhall Community Center welcomed families to the multipurpose room to witness a Chinese Lunar New Year performance and celebration featuring Santa Clarita Valley’s Chinese Dance on Friday. Performances ranged
Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco
February 17, 2026
Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation. But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.
Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos
February 16, 2026
News release John Boston, an author, local historian and columnist for The Signal, is scheduled Sunday to host a presentation on “humorous and secret tales on Santa Clarita Valley newspaper
The Time Ranger | The ’71 Quake, Our 1st Priest, Prison Pork & a School Oak
February 14, 2026
Being straight as Interstate 5 past Bakersfield and in a confident, male, heterosexual fashion, I truly wish all you dear Santa Clarita saddlepals a most enjoyable, meaningful and sweet Valentine’s Day today. May all
Robert Lamoureux | Riding it out when you’re ‘miserable with the leaking’
February 14, 2026
Question: Robert, we’ve had a significant roof leak these last two weeks, but the roofing company we used for tarping says that there is nothing they can do during the heavy rains other
Hart district hosts chess tournament
February 13, 2026
The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School. A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition
County parks celebrate 100th year of Black History Month
February 13, 2026
In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, historian and author, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Eleven years later, “Negro History Week,” coined by Woodson, was founded in
SCAA exhibit to feature ‘Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita’
February 12, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting a weekend exhibition and reception Feb. 20-22 focusing on the new book, “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” and works by local artists in conjunction with Black History Month,
Winter whale watching under way from Ventura Harbor
February 12, 2026
News release Sunday is World Whale Day, and Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering winter whale watching excursions for whale enthusiasts to witness the migration of Pacific gray whales as they travel through the Santa
City accepting entries for Sister Cities Showcase
February 12, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase. The
College Brief for Feb. 12
February 12, 2026
Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025. Williams is majoring in
Jason Gibbs | Explore Contract Class Offerings in Seasons!
February 12, 2026
“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch One of the things that makes Santa Clarita such a special place to live is the variety of opportunities
Boys & Girls Club of SCV appoints John Lite as board president
February 11, 2026
News release Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that John Lite is now serving as the organization’s board president for the 2026-27 term. Lite succeeds Jenny Ketchepaw, who served as board president in
Zonta accepting applications for Young Women in Leadership Award
February 11, 2026
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award. This program recognizes young women who have demonstrated a
SCV Senior Center announces fundraiser name change
February 11, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced a name change and theme for its signature fundraising event: The Senior Center is changing the name from Celebrity Waiter to the
Spectrum awards $30K grant to Desert Haven
February 11, 2026
News release Spectrum announced Desert Haven Enterprises Inc. has received an additional $30,000 toward its workforce development program through Spectrum Community Center Assist, the company’s philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and
Castaic Union School District accepting applications for Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship
February 11, 2026
News release The Castaic Union School District announced that the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. “Jene Fielder was a vibrant lady who lived with gusto,” the district said