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College Brief for May 14

Selle elected to membership in Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi  Rebekah Selle, of Canyon Country, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the recent Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony. Pictured: award recipients from Valencia High School, along with representatives of the SCV Sheriff’s Station and the Hart district. Courtesy photo.

Hart district honors student filmmakers at PSA awards  

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony held on April 24 at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, said a news

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City to host Critter Fair at Hart Park 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Critter Fair returns to William S. Hart Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing a long-standing community tradition with a

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on April 25. Courtesy photo.

Over 70 attend FYI open house 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on Saturday, April 25.   Attendees learned how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system, equipping them

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recognized Cooper Kehoe as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Courtesy photo.

Elks announce ‘Americanism’ essay contest winner 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 proudly recognized Cooper Kehoe, an eighth‑grade member of the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism

Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns  

News release  The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic.  This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Where are all these leaks coming from? 

Question: We have leaks from the roof where the vents are up in the attic. Looks like during rain and fierce winds, the water has gotten through the stucco and the water is coming through our patio covers and through our kitchen window, and our kitchen light has gotten a stain.  — Manny  Answer: Manny, the first thing to do is to water test to see where the water is entering, so that you don’t have to guess. Start below the leak and work your way up until you find the source. Someone will need to help you, one on the interior and the other with the hose water testing. Once you figure out what the source is, then reach back out to me.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc.

College briefs

College Briefs for May 7

Bodily named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list  Eastern Oregon University named 606 students to the dean’s list for the 2026 fall term, and among them was Eldred Bodily, of

Patsy Ayala

Patsy Ayala | Find Your Next Adventure with Seasons 

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”   — John F. Kennedy  I always encourage our community to get involved, try something new and take advantage of all that our city has to offer. In

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida,. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge presents grant to Senior Center 

News release  The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, supporting the center’s Meals on Wheels program and food pantry.   Funded through