Community Stories

‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ set for Oct. 5

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning to Santa Clarita on Oct. 5 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. “There are Walk to End Alzheimer’s (events) in communities all over the

Newly renovated theater to host live radio play

Residents are invited to attend Raising the Curtain Foundation’s inaugural production, “The Man With Bogart’s Face,” a live radio play, on Oct. 12 at the Newhall Family Theatre. The foundation

Haunted House looks to help canine nonprofit

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For The Signal Dog enthusiasts and thrill-seekers can unite at Shiver Haunt SCV, a house haunt created by Valencia residents David Rosenthal and Gwen Zimlem.  Rosenthal and

‘Ask a Nurse’ program begins at Bella Vida

By Raychel Stewart Bella Vida senior center began a new service for its clients Tuesday, providing free wellness checks and one-on-one conversations with nurses from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital from

‘Be The Light’ for youths in recovery

As the sun began to set, hundreds of runners and walkers decked out in with colorful lights and glow bands gathered for the sixth annual Be The Light Night Run/Walk

1,500 attend 25th annual River Rally

By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista Approximately 1,500 volunteers gathered early Saturday morning, waiting to check in for the 25th annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo. Mayor Marsha McLean opened the rally

Girl Scouts travel to Costa Rica

Girl Scouts in Troops 7672 and 5352 spent a total of three years selling cookies, nuts, magazines and fundraising to pay for a trip to Costa Rica. “They hustled their

Free flu shots offered at Veteran Center

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Heritage Sierra Medical Group of Santa Clarita to give out free flu vaccinations to veterans, active military and their families on

Santa Clarita native turned Broadway star

When Saugus High School alum Mandy Gonzalez moved to New York in 2000, she told herself that she would be on Broadway in six months. Though she wasn’t quite on

McLean visits Golden Oak students

Mayor Marsha McLean made a special visit to Golden Oak Community School on Thursday to speak with students about local government. “We’re all learning about government right now,” third-grade teacher

SCV Pregnancy Center: Walk big for life

The SCV Pregnancy Center is hosting its annual Walk for Life to benefit the center Sept. 28. “This year in October will be 32 years here in Santa Clarita for

Three-wheeled spectacle for a cause returns

It’s almost time for adults in wacky outfits to get back on tricycles for the Child & Family Center’s third annual Trike Derby on Saturday. This unique fundraiser features teams

New classes offered for Seniors at Bella Vida

By Raychel Stewart Senior citizens can enroll in new aerobics and meditation classes at the Bella Vida senior center. Aerobics will be offered 9-10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,

Students to raise STEM funds with e-waste

By Raychel Stewart Students of Emblem Academy and their parents are encouraging people to donate their old electronics during an e-waste recycling fundraising event. People who wish to donate can

Jackie Hartmann, executive director of the SCV Education Foundation, sits down for the camera on Friday with Wiley Canyon Elementary kindergarten student Jude Rumbaugh, 5, to talk about a Lego Star Wars book that will be part of the Bag-o-Books program.

Wheel and deal with SCV Education Foundation

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation is hosting its inaugural Rhythm of the Road Poker Run on Sept. 28 to benefit the foundation.  “This is our first year doing it,”