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Volunteers Renne Roque (left) and Jerry Charbonneau moments before they head out for the 2025 Homeless Count on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Volunteers sought for annual homeless count 

News release  On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and local nonprofit, Bridge to Home, for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and

"Joyful Rhythms" by Adrian Litman. Photo courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.

City accepting entries for temporary public art program 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting entries for two sculptural pieces for its temporary public art program. Selected works will be installed on concrete pads along the city’s trail system for a

Press release

JCI to host ‘Mardi Gras Madness’ 

News release  The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, is planned as a celebration of health, community and giving back.   For the first time, Students Off and Running, which empowers local youth

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition, which brought 14 student pairs to the floor to compete for the championship trophy. Photo courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Swingin’ dance moves at La Mesa 

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition. This long-standing tradition, led by Alex Suarez and Alex Dunwoody, is the grand finale of the eighth-grade physical education dance module. It brought 14 student pairs to

Applications open for Jerry Gladbach scholarship 

News release  Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026-27 Association of California Water Agencies Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by ACWA in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Applications are now being accepted through March 1.  The annual scholarship was established in honor

College briefs

College Briefs for Jan. 1

Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus  More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer

Marsha McLean

Marsha McLean | New Year, New Amenities 

As we usher in a new year, I want to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy 2026. There’s something special about the end of the year, when we reflect on

The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a holiday party for foster youth in Santa Clarita. FYI’s Charlie Brown Holiday Party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer allies. Courtesy photo.

A Charlie Brown Holiday Party 

News release  The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a holiday party for foster youth in Santa Clarita.   FYI’s Charlie Brown Holiday Party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer allies, the

From left: Amanda O’Connor, director of development, Bridge to Home; Laura Gallardo, chief operating officer, Panorama City Medical Center; Courtney Kanagi, interim executive director, Bridge to Home; Cherise Moore, president of the Bridge to Home board of directors; and Amy Wiese, community health manager, Kaiser Permanente. Courtesy photo.

Kaiser awards $12K grant to Bridge to Home 

News release   Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley, the health care organization announced in a

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the NAACP recently held its 2025 scholarship ceremony at the Valencia Northpark Clubhouse. The scholarship recipients were Aarielle Arnette, Alexander Browne and Bailei Johnson, who graduated from SCV high schools in 2025 and are now in their freshman year at Southern California universities. Courtesy photo.

NAACP honors scholarship recipients 

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the NAACP recently held its 2025 scholarship ceremony at the Valencia Northpark Clubhouse. The scholarship recipients were Aarielle Arnette, Alexander Browne and Bailei Johnson, who graduated from SCV high schools in