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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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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

Joe Satorhelyi, executive director of SCV Education, passes out free books to visitors who come to the booth during the 17th annual Santa Clarita Family Literacy Festival at Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to host literacy festival Saturday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library invites families to experience the magic of the circus in a whole new way at the 18th annual Family Literacy Festival, scheduled 10 a.m.

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Golden Oak Adult School spring registration opens Dec. 8 

News release  Golden Oak Adult School, part of the William S. Hart Union High School District, announced that online registration for the spring 2026 semester begins Dec. 8.   Golden Oak continues its mission to meet the educational

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Elks to host holiday boutique 

News release   The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting its Holiday Boutique Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The  community is invited to join this event for gift items, food and prizes.  The event goes on rain or shine.  The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national charitable organization with nearly 2,000 lodges and over 750,000 members nationwide. Elk members