Community Stories

Isaac Hopewell

SCCS, TMU grad works with NHL team 

News release  As Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, walked beneath the arena seats, he could hear the crowd of nearly 20,000 fans cheering above

Press release

City announces return of Float N’ Flicks 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Float N’ Flicks is returning with two evenings of swimming, family fun and movies under the stars, the city announced in a news release.   Guests are invited to cool

Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’

Photographer Bruce McFarland was featured at the Canyon Theatre Guild in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Artists Association for his work titled ‘Beyond the Moment’, which highlighted a selection of McFarland’s

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | The thing about birch trees: They grow 

Question: Hey there Robert, my name is Alex. I’m thrilled to have the need to write in, as I’ve been a long-time reader and have learned so much from you. This one, though, has me stuck and unsure how to proceed.   I’ve owned my

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to

Attendees could go on the L.A. County Fire Dozer during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City, county to host Fire Safety Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared and protect their families, pets

College briefs

College Briefs for June 18

Parra Named to University of Mississippi chancellor’s honor roll   Sophia Parra, of Newhall, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll.   Parra, in the bachelor’s of business administration in

Press release

Val Verde Park offering free lunches for youth 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced the launch of the county’s annual Free Lunch and Snack Program, which began Monday and runs through Friday, Aug. 7.   Val Verde Park is

The honorees at the Elks Lodge Community Awards Night included, from left: L.A. County Firefighter Troy Anaya, California Highway Patrol Officer Christopher Penza, Sheriff’s Detective Steve Perez, Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Bill Pawlak, Henry Mayo service award recipient Gilda Cruz-Manglapus, Sheriff’s Detective David Ibanez, and Sheriff’s Deputy Mario Acosta. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge honors community heroes 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a standing-room-only Community Awards Night to recognize the exceptional service of local first responders and community volunteers, the Elks announced in a news release.  

Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. Courtesy photo.

Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships 

News release  Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college.