Community Stories

AMG & Associates announced its fundraising campaign has raised $28,520 for Agape Village, a Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit benefiting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Courtesy photo.

Campaign raises $28K for Agape Village 

News release  AMG & Associates announced its fundraising campaign has raised a total of $28,520 in support of Agape Village, a Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The funds were

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water launches new Gardening Club 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026.   The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City invites proposals for library art installation 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743

College briefs

College Brief for Jan. 8

Local student graduates from University of Central Oklahoma  Santa Clarita resident Madison Martinez earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing, graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma as a part of

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Relay for Life to hold kick-off celebration 

News release  Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley is inviting the community to be part of the nationwide kickoff celebration that brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, the local chapter announced

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

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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