Community Stories

Students made their way back to College of the Canyons on Monday, Aug. 25, for the start of the fall 2025 semester. Courtesy photo.

Cougars return to campus  

Students made their way back to College of the Canyons on Monday for the start of the fall 2025 semester. The semester features more than 1,880 sections of core classes

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, according to a news release from the hospital.  Courtesy photo.

HMNH honored for cardiac cath lab excellence 

News release   The American College of Cardiology has recognized Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for

Clockwise from left: Brittany Markham, Brock Markham and their 6-year-old Damien Markham, who’s strapped into the flying rig, prepare for flight at a private residence in Newhall, Aug. 14, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Flying like a superhero 

Kids take flight, hope takes hold Newhall 6-year-old Damien Markham flew like Superman.  He got to do that thanks to veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director Jim Churchman and

A group of people walk behind a banner and are led by drummer Riley Navaratnasingam into the Youth Grove during the city of Santa Clarita's annual Walk of Remembrance event at Central Park on Aug. 28. 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

City to host Evening of Remembrance 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the annual Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday to honor Santa Clarita Valley youth whose lives were tragically cut short in

College briefs

College Brief for Aug. 21

Puglisi named to dean’s list at Grove City College  Dom Puglisi, a junior English major at Grove City College from Santa Clarita, was named to the dean’s list with high

Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker conducts the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at its grand finale, "Silver Celebration," for its 25th anniversary season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Master Chorale invites singers to audition  

News release   The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, has announced open auditions for its upcoming season. Vocalists from the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond are invited

The Saugus Train Station witnessed significant historical events, most famously the 1929 Saugus Train Robbery. PHOTO BY Katherine Quezada / The Signal

Historical Society launches capital campaign 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is launching a year-long effort, the Golden Dream Campaign, a capital campaign with a goal of raising $2 million for the nonprofit

Families particpate in a drum circle during the Youth and Family Festival hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s office, D-Chatsworth in partnership with Strength United, a CSUN community agency on Aug. 16, 2025 at the Canyon Country Community Center, in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Schiavo hosts second annual Youth and Family Festival 

Rosa Gutierrez brought her four children to Saturday’s Youth and Family Festival hosted by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, in partnership with Strength United, a California State University, Northridge, community agency.