Community Stories

Laurene Weste, City Council column

Laurene Weste | Happy Birthday, Santa Clarita 

As Santa Clarita turns 38, we’re not just celebrating another year — we’re honoring the vision that made cityhood possible and the bright future still ahead. When our city incorporated in 1987, it was a community in transition.

Photos: ‘Breakfast with Santa’

Santa Claus made an appearance and enjoyed food with families at the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday for the city of Santa Clarita’s “Breakfast with Santa” event. Children of

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. Courtesy photo.

River of Lights takes on a seasonal look 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a brand-new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road.   Running nightly from dusk to 10 p.m. through

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Dixon Health Center expands partnership with Bridge to Home 

News release  The nonprofit Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. is expanding its partnership with Bridge to Home, providing enhanced health care services to residents and clients, the Dixon Health Center announced in a news release.  Founded

Kids and families enjoy the circus theme of the Family Literacy Festival outside the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

City festival promotes community literacy 

Promoting children’s literacy is a goal that the Santa Clarita Public Library’s annual Family Literacy Festival has brought to the Santa Clarita Valley with flair for the past 18 years.  This year’s circus-themed literacy festival featured booths and entertainers encouraging kids

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Robert Lamoureux | Procrastination and leak detection 

Question: Robert, good morning and thank you for answering the questions you do. We’ve saved a lot of money taking on projects on our own because we’ve had the confidence from reading your articles. I must say that I’ve procrastinated on this due

College briefs

College Briefs for Dec. 4

UAlbany recognizes Epalle for spring dean’s list  The University at Albany has recognized Chareine-Laurel Epalle, of Canyon Country, for selection to the spring 2025 dean’s list.  The dean’s list at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic

Finding a voice through 3D printing 

It was the night of Thursday, Nov. 10, 1983. Anntionette Hull was in bed after working a long day, and her husband, Charles, known as “Chuck,” kept working on his

Saugus Union School District board members and Superintendent Colleen Hawkins (back row center) receive a $10,000 grant presented by Kaiser Permanente Community Health Manager Amy Wiese (third from right). Courtesy photo.

Kaiser presents $10K grant to Saugus school district  

News release  Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to present the district a $10,000 grant in honor its outstanding achievement, as all 15 schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition

The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association invited two guest speakers from the AAA travel division to speak at the organization’s fall luncheon. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA hosts Auto Club speakers 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its fall luncheon with guest speakers from the AAA travel division.   The guests from the Auto Club provided information about travel opportunities and helpful hints.  

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SCV BandCast hosting holiday food drive  

News release  SCV BandCast, which showcases the Santa Clarita Valley’s local music scene, is hosting a food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Food Pantry during its 2025 Grand Finale show on Thursday. “We believe community support and great music

Photo courtesy of Carrie Lujan.

City invites community on Holiday Light Tour 

News release  The community is invited to join Santa Clarita Transit on the city’s annual Holiday Light Tour.   This family-friendly journey showcases some of the most magical and spectacular holiday light displays throughout the city, which you can