A flight path forged by fortitude
October 5, 2019
The men and women who make up the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Air Operations Unit enjoy a slightly different commute than most. Early each morning, all personnel arrive at
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Participants ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’
October 5, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For The Signal Santa Clarita residents joined the 2-mile Walk to End Alzheimer’s held by the Alzheimer’s Association at Bridgeport Park on Saturday. The annual event brought
Centurions’ first leader shares from life in education
October 5, 2019
Though Myron Sproul has now been retired longer than he worked, he still has many fond memories of his 30-year career as an educator here in the Santa Clarita Valley.
How one family dealt with grief
October 4, 2019
After the death of her husband, Erika Seibert, a mother of two young boys, wanted to find a way to honor him. “He always wanted to write a book, and
17th annual Samuel Dixon Duck Dash Festival at Bridgeport Park
October 4, 2019
By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista For The Signal The 17th annual Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Duck Dash is set for Saturday, Oct.12 at the Bridgeport Park in Valencia from 11 a.m.
Bridge to Home receives second premier sponsor
October 3, 2019
Steve Kim, the owner of Sand Canyon Country Club, has become Bridge to Home’s second premier sponsor with a donation of $25,000. Bridge to Home, a nonprofit that provides support
Thursdays@Newhall offers variety of events for October
October 3, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Thursdays@Newhall wraps up its free outdoor events on Main Street in Old Town Newhall at the end of the month. Each Thursday through Oct. 24, beginning at
Salvation Army hosts breakfast to thank volunteers
October 3, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Santa Clarita Councilman Bob Kellar hosted a breakfast to thank local Salvation Army volunteers and board members at Sand Canyon Country Club on Thursday. Kellar extended gratitude
Spending ‘A Day in Their Paws’ at The Brittany Foundation
October 3, 2019
As Sierra, an American Staffordshire terrier mix, wagged her tail, greeting each guest to her kennel at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill shelter, on Saturday, you could see
Ballerina takes a leap toward her dreams
October 2, 2019
Ballerina Gianna Juliet spent years preparing herself to compete at a prestigious level. “Gianna has trained with us from the time she was a little girl,” Corinne Glover, owner of
Pop culture portraits with a twist
October 2, 2019
After picking a photo of a pop culture character, Juan Duran, a senior at Canyon High School, got to work drawing. Soon, Duran had sketched out his character in pencil
Circle of Hope hosting Afternoon Tea to celebrate ’15 Years of Hope’
October 2, 2019
Circle of Hope will bring the Santa Clarita Valley cancer community together to “Celebrate 15 Years of Hope” with their 15th annual Afternoon Tea. The Oct. 12 event is expected
Celebrating a liver’s first birthday
October 2, 2019
A little over a year ago, 23-year-old Santa Clarita resident Jessica Meza was in search of a liver transplant donor after being diagnosed with a rare disease. Just five days
SCV health organizations receive Mother Joseph grant
October 1, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Two Santa Clarita health care organizations were recipients of the Mother Joseph Grant, which was provided by three Providence hospitals last month. The Northeast Valley Health Clinic
Santa Clarita Valley Pacific Islander Festival moves to Castaic Lake
September 29, 2019
The soothing sounds of ukuleles drifted lazily through the air of Castaic Lake on Sunday as performers played music and sang to the crowd at this year’s Santa Clarita Valley
The Distinguished Gentlemen take their first ride out in Santa Clarita
September 29, 2019
On Sunday, Chris Blankenhorn organized Santa Clarita’s first Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to raise funds and awareness in partnership with the Movember Foundation for prostate cancer and men’s suicide.
Caring for our caregivers
September 29, 2019
Whether taking care of a parent, spouse, child, friend or neighbor, being a caregiver can take a toll. Carletta Cole knows this from experience as she took on the role
Celebrities, animals celebrate Gentle Barn’s 20th anniversary
September 28, 2019
The Gentle Barn celebrated 20 years of rescuing, rehabilitating and providing sanctuary to animals and children under the stars on Saturday. Gentle Barn founders, Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner, wanted
Fourth annual Gran Fondo returns to Santa Clarita
September 28, 2019
By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista Rainy conditions didn’t stop local residents from participating in the fourth annual Gran Fondo event on Saturday. The event took place at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex
Riding in the rain for education
September 28, 2019
Riders were lined up out the door of Pocock Brewery in Valencia as they waited to choose their last poker card of the day for the Rhythm of the Road