Community Stories

Flat Top Tom and his Jump Cats kicked off a series of free summer concerts on Friday night at the Valencia Marketplace on July 12, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Photos: Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats

Swing and blues band “Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats” performed during the inaugural show of the 2024 “Summer Concert” series held at the Valencia Marketplace on Friday. The

College briefs

College Briefs for July 11

Local student named to Albion College dean’s list  Canyon Country student Cindy Avila was named to the Albion College dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.  Students named to the

Bill Miranda

Bill Miranda | Creativity in Every Corner 

Santa Clarita is known, not only for its scenic open spaces and family-friendly community, but also for its commitment to nurturing the arts and fostering a thriving, dynamic environment where

Watashne the bison. Photo courtesy of Hart Park.

Hart Park staff saddened by bison’s death 

The L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department announced the death of 20-year-old “Watashne,” a bison in the care of William S. Hart Regional Park.   “Watashne” came to Hart Park in

Nicole Miller was awarded Zontian of the Year 2024. Courtesy photo.

Miller named Zontian of the Year 

News release  Nicole Miller was awarded Zontian of the Year 2024 at Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s Installation of the 2024-2026 officers on May 20. This award recognizes Miller’s

Dan Watson, center, holds the Ruth Newhall Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday, July 9 at the City Council Meeting with Mayor Cameron Smyth, center right, and councilmembers Marsha McLean, left, Jason Gibbs, center left, Laurene Weste, center right and Bill Miranda. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Veteran Signal photographer Dan Watson retires

City Council honors his two decades covering the community  By Stephen K. Peeples For The Signal  After nearly 20 years as The Signal’s award-winning chief photojournalist and photo editor, Dan Watson