Friends of Hart Park seek volunteers
July 12, 2019
By Patti Rasmussen For The Signal It’s summertime and that means picnics in the park. Many Santa Clarita residents pack up food, the kids, a couple of blankets and head
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Newhall resident searching for kidney donor
July 12, 2019
A car accident is almost never thought of as a “good thing,” and it wasn’t for Newhall resident Valerie Day, either — at first. In 2009, Day was in a
Local author to host book launch on moon landing’s 50th anniversary
July 12, 2019
Though Karen Jameson didn’t realize it right away, the launch of her first children’s book, “Moon Babies,” correlates directly with the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Jameson,
Chamber recognizes SCV veterans at annual Patriots Luncheon
July 11, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored local veterans at its ninth annual Patriots Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday. Each year, the luncheon serves to recognize veterans
Joseph Reyes — U.S. Army — Vietnam veteran — Valencia resident
July 11, 2019
Joseph Reyes has been a software developer for more than 50 years now, and he’s good at it. “They used to call me ‘One-time Joe,’” he said. In those earlier
‘Aquarium on Wheels’ to visit Valencia Marketplace
July 10, 2019
Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Aquarium on Wheels” is coming to the Valencia Marketplace for its third year Saturday. The event will feature “Pacific Journeys” shows at noon and 2 p.m.
Summer Sunset Concert series returns to Valencia Marketplace
July 10, 2019
The Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Sunset Concert series is back for another summer of outdoor, music-filled evenings starting Friday. Each year for more than 20 years, the marketplace hosts six nights
Local cancer patient hosting blood drive
July 9, 2019
Since October, 8-year-old Addison Rivera has been fighting acute lymphatic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. It was because of this that her mother, Cassandra, realized the importance of donating
Bridge to Home receives donation from local Girl Scout
July 9, 2019
When 9-year-old Dakota Holguin, a Junior Girl Scout in Troop No. 1936, was deciding what kind of service project to do for her Bronze Award, it was an easy decision
Another week of the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series
July 8, 2019
The 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series continues Friday, featuring Jim Gibson this week. This free summer concert series features various national and international musicians with family-friendly activities,
Team Runners Lane kicks off seventh season of training
July 6, 2019
Runners, walkers and joggers alike gathered for the start of Team Runners Lane’s seventh season of training Saturday morning. “We’ve got walkers, Boston (Marathon) qualifiers and everything in between,” said
Oakmont of Valencia to host grand opening
July 5, 2019
Oakmont of Valencia, a new senior living community, is hosting its grand opening Saturday, July 13. This is Oakmont’s second location in Santa Clarita, an addition that was created to
Local orthodontist and activist Dr. Alan Barbakow dies at 77
July 5, 2019
Santa Clarita’s first orthodontist, Dr. Alan Barbakow, died Friday morning at the age of 77. Barbakow was also known for his passionate support of many causes, including children, education, women’s
Prussia to play original set at Concerts in the Park
July 5, 2019
For many, Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park shows are just a fun way to spend a summer afternoon and listen to some free, live music. For Julian Ho, they represent a heroic homecoming.
SCV’s flags wave proudly for the Fourth
July 4, 2019
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been flown across the nation as a symbol of allegiance and pride, and the Santa Clarita Valley is no exception. In
Forge Ahead Arts to host reception for new art installation
July 3, 2019
Forge Ahead Arts, a nonprofit arts organization, with the help of the city of Santa Clarita, has created SNAP, a new art installation on display at the Westfield Valencia Town
Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series gets a Latin infusion
July 2, 2019
The 20th annual Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series continues Friday, featuring the Susie Hansen Latin Band this week. This free summer concert series features various national and international musicians
Kitty Cafe helps raise funds for shelter animal vet costs
June 30, 2019
Pet lovers of all ages crowded into Shelter Hope Pet Shop on Sunday afternoon to snuggle with some furry feline friends as the nonprofit held its first Kitty Cafe event.
Henry Mayo celebrates 7th annual NICU reunion
June 29, 2019
Seven years ago, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital opened the Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in response to the valley’s growing community, and to ensure that critical care
Local artists gather for summer art fair
June 29, 2019
Local artists and crafters gathered in Central Park for the first SCV Summer Art Fair Saturday. A local artist herself, event creator Diana Klauss decided to create the event after