Permit snafu forces Animal Tracks sanctuary to move
September 16, 2020
When Stacy and Tom Gunderson bought their Agua Dulce ranch, they were told that it was zoned for resort and recreation. “We were told when we bought the house that
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Local market supports Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative
September 16, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Sprouts Farmers Market, on Magic Mountain Parkway, recently stepped forward to assist the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative Food Bank in providing food gift cards
Optimists honor 2020 Saugus grads with ‘Safety Town Counselor-in-Training Scholarships’
September 16, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Optimist Foundation and Canyon Country Optimist Club are proud to announce the honorees of the Safety Town Counselor-in-training (CIT) Scholarship 2020 for their dedicated volunteer
COC names new chief instructional officer
September 16, 2020
News release Omar Torres has been named as chief instructional officer at College of the Canyons. Vacated by Jerry Buckley, who is currently president of Reedley College, the position was
SCV residents tune in to virtual Evening of Remembrance
September 16, 2020
Thousands tuned in to the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Evening of Remembrance Tuesday, honoring lives lost in traffic-related incidents, as it was held virtually this year amid the pandemic.
SCV author teaches kids about bullying
September 15, 2020
For most authors, an idea sparks from personal experiences, as it’s easiest to speak from the heart. For Santa Clarita author Gina Wileman, that was exactly the case with her
Firefighter delivers team rings following fiery tournament performance
September 15, 2020
The 8U HARTbreakers, a local softball team of 8- and 9-year old girls, hit it out of the park last month, taking second place at the American Fastpitch Association’s Southwestern
SCV Education Foundation launches teacher appreciation campaign
September 15, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation has announced the start of a teacher appreciation campaign supporting local educators during this unprecedented time. To meet the extraordinary demands of
SCAA offers free Zoom watercolor workshop
September 15, 2020
News release Santa Clarita Artists Association is offering a free Zoom watercolor demo/workshop with artist Fatemeh Kian on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kian will be
Library, PFLAG SCV and Boston Scientific collaborate to offer LGBTQ+ books
September 15, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Public Library, PFLAG SCV and the local chapter of the Boston Scientific PRIDE employee resource group, which advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion, are coming together once
26 artists portray the alphabet at City Hall
September 15, 2020
Twenty-six artists will participate in the ABC canvas art show, each featuring a different letter of the alphabet. The ABC canvas art show will be on display at the first
2020 SCAA Art Classic goes virtual
September 15, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association will hold its 31st Annual Art Classic as a “Virtual” experience. The public can view all of the artwork on the www.SantaClaritaArtists.org website
Santa Clarita Library celebrates Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month
September 15, 2020
News release The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month and invites residents to join in on the fun. Now through Oct. 15, the
Dealers’ donation to fund auto technology at COC
September 14, 2020
News release College of the Canyons has received a $20,000 donation from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealer Association in support of the college’s automotive technology program. The funds
Human trafficking summit takes virtual setting
September 13, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley Human Trafficking Committee is hosting its annual Trafficking Summit virtually, starting Thursday, Sept. 24. While the pandemic has halted many things, it hasn’t stopped human trafficking,
Spirits rising thanks to community support
September 11, 2020
By Claire SchlamanFor The Signal Fourteen-year-old Dani Ward, daughter of Stacy and Devar Ward, was diagnosed with cancer in July, and her parents are seeking community support in helping with
‘Java with the J-Team’ continues in virtual setting
September 10, 2020
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Juvenile Intervention Team, or J-Team, are hosting their second virtual “Java with the J-Team” Thursday. The event is set to give community
19th annual LUNAFEST women’s film festival coming to Santa Clarita
September 10, 2020
News release Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is excited to announce that LUNAFEST®, the annual travelling all-women film festival of short films by and about women, will be presented
Libraries continue offering resources amid pandemic
September 8, 2020
As back-to-school season kicks into high gear, both city and county libraries are offering a number of services to students who do not have access to all distance learning essentials.
SCV author reimagines bedtime story
September 8, 2020
Each night when Santa Clarita Valley resident Christine Suhre was a little girl, her mother used to tell her to get ready for Lily White’s party. Now it wasn’t an