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Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools.  Courtesy photo.

Whitesides hosts send-off ceremony for service academy appointees  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools.   At the send-off ceremony held in Lancaster, the congressman spoke alongside Col. Thomas M. Tauer,  412th

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults.  Courtesy photo.

Mercedes-Benz dealer presents $4,600 donation to Carousel Ranch 

News release  Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults.   The $4,600 donation was generated

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Chamber invites community to Business Expo 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2026 Business Expo on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center.  “As the largest business showcase in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Business Expo will bring together more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits for an exciting evening of discovery, networking, community engagement and fun,” said a

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City libraries to host summer reading program  

News release  This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to “Unearth a Story” in the library’s summer reading program.  “From Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 24, readers of all ages can discover a season

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Avery Swailes named to University of Mississippi dean’s honor roll   Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll lists.   Swailes, studying in the

102 times two: Friends hold dual celebration 

It’s not every day that someone turns 102 — but between Marie De La Torre and her friend, Mary Blanchard, they’re only 12 days apart.   Both De La Torre and Blanchard celebrated their birthdays at Casa Lupitas in Castaic on

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Hart district names new director of special programs 

News release   The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new director of special programs.  Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a

COC graduation set for Friday 

News release  College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduating class during the college’s 57th annual commencement celebration on Friday in the college’s Cougar Stadium, located on the Valencia campus, according

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Newhall School District announces new assistant superintendent  

News release  The Newhall School District has announced the appointment of Chad Rose as the district’s new assistant superintendent of business services, effective July 1.  Rose brings 32 years of school district experience to the role, including 21 years of service

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Salvation Army’s Donut Day set for Friday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Salvation Army Corps is planning a sweet and exciting showdown at its third annual Donut Day, scheduled 3 p.m. Friday at the Newhall Community Center, located at 22421 Market St. in Newhall.  Dignitaries, public

Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics donated $100 to Carousel Ranch for every client who came in for an Invisalign evaluation as part of a regional Invisalign charity event. Courtesy photo.

Carousel Ranch receives $4,800 donation

News release  Dr. Megan LeCornu, a longtime supporter of Carousel Ranch, chose the local nonprofit as the recipient of her donation for a one-day Invisalign charity event held recently throughout the Los Angeles area.  LeCornu,

Cpl. Milena V. Garcia and SSgt. Jameson D. Kehoe were selected by Young Marines leaders Tim Stratton and Cathy Hagopian as the honorees for the local Elks Lodge chapter’s Elks National Youth Week recognition. Courtesy photo.

Young Marines awarded Elks honors 

News release  As part of Elks National Youth Week in May, the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge spotlights community youth organizations that go above and beyond in their service to the community. Within this organization the leaders are asked to identify two

Local officials and the March family joined Mayor Laurene Weste on the baseball field for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at David March Park on June 1, 2026. Sara McCarthy/ The Signal 

City celebrates expansion, enhancement of David March Park 

By Sara McCarthy For The Signal  During a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at David March Park, members of the Santa Clarita City Council, commissioners and local residents and families gathered around the new baseball field to celebrate the new