Community Stories

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth and celebrating 18 youth for education milestones. Courtesy photo.

FYI celebrates foster youth achievements 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth

Animals with names, not numbers 

Blue, a Yorkshire pig, enjoyed a warm sunny Thursday morning by taking a long nap and receiving belly scratches from Farm Sanctuary tour guide Rafaella Epalas.   Named after his bright

Milo with his brother Winston. Courtesy of Gary Kassan.

Update: Stolen kitten has been found 

Residents’ warm wishes and efforts have resulted in the reunion between 15-week Milo and his brother Winston Saturday morning, according to Gary Kassan from Bulldog Liquidators.  “We got a call

Rancho Pico students participate in GalaxSea from June 3 to 7. Courtesy of Brandon Chang.

West Ranch student creates summer science camp 

Incoming West Ranch junior Brandon Chang,16, is helping junior high students realize their love for science, one week-long summer camp at a time.  GalaxSea Explorers, a new initiative created by

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, stands with awardee Kennedy Osborn from Pinetree Community School during the American Leadership Award Reception at the University Center on Tuesday, June 18. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Garcia honors American Leadership Award recipients 

By Sara McCarthy Signal Staff Writer  Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, hosted the first official American Leadership Award reception Tuesday afternoon honoring Santa Clarita Valley elementary school graduates who exemplified strong

College briefs

College Briefs for June 20

Valencia student earns master’s from University of Maryland Global Campus  Lacey Mansell, of Valencia, earned a master of science in biotechnology: bioinformatics from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall