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FDA expands approval of RSV vaccine 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   U.S. regulators have expanded the approval for GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus, the company said last week.  Adults as young as 18 can now receive

Career Visions to host Resource Information Night 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Career Visions program is scheduled to host its 13th annual Resource Information Night, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday Placerita Junior High School’s Turner

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Local author releases book aiming to help children with anxiety 

News release  Madison Randolph, a Saugus-based children’s book author and licensed clinical psychologist, has released her debut picture book, “Luna the Very Anxious Dog,” a heartfelt story designed to help young children understand and cope with

The Funslingers perform at the “Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s 50 Anniversary Celebration Live From Santa Clarita: It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday March 7, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Historical Society celebrates 50 years 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Historical Society celebrated 50 years of preserving local history with its “SCVHS50: Live from Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center.  

Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop  

Samantha Nuñez has been a part of the Transitional Learning Center at Hart High School  for about four years.   The program has helped her navigate life after high school. It’s taught her how to find jobs, manage a budget and learn other skills needed for “how life works out

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Rosedell Elementary honored for inclusion program 

News release  The California Advisory Commission on Special Education has announced that Rosedell Elementary School was the recipient of the 2026 ACSE Impact Award, according to a news release from the Saugus Union School District.  Specifically, Rosedell was named

Ed Solis, Robert Cruz and Maddy Gonzalez were among the Santa Clarita employees, friends and community members who attended Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21, at Dodger Stadium. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita Dodger Day set for June 6 vs. Angels 

News release  Santa Clarita Dodger Day is back: The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to purchase tickets, which are now on sale, for the 47th annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day.   This year’s game features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 6, at 7:10 p.m. 

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Taste of the Town set for May 3 

News release  Taste of the Town, a fundraiser for Child & Family Center, returns 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at a “new” location in Valencia.   Child & Family Center invites the community to experience an

 The Guitar Alliance, a local volunteer group of teachers, students and Elk members, performed throughout the luncheon. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted a veterans luncheon recently with almost  80 guests, comprised of approximately 45 veterans who enjoyed a complimentary meal and dessert.    The Feb. 7 afternoon featured heartfelt presentations and camaraderie, said a news release from the Elks. 

The "tombstone," the center part of the St. Francis Dam, was left standing after the dam failed on March 12, 1928. Courtesy photo.

St. Francis Dam site tour set for May 16 

News release  This year’s tour of the site of the 1928 failure of the St. Francis Dam in San Francisquito Canyon is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, and tickets are available. The tour

Community celebrates Holi 2026 

Castaic Lake, a place where people typically go to cool off during hot summer days, was instead filled with multicolored powders in celebration of Holi on Saturday, a Hindu festival of colors that marks

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Registration open for short-term COC classes 

News release  Registration remains open for more than 340 short-term classes still available during the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester.  With start dates scheduled throughout March and April, late-start classes

La Mesa Junior High School instructional assistant Christian Paisley helps Aiden Van Elslande throw a javelin at the 13th annual Hart Games track and field meet hosted at Valencia High School on Monday morning, March 24, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Community invited to 14th annual Hart Games 

News release  The annual Hart Games return to Valencia High School on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Opening ceremonies begin promptly at 10 a.m. as approximately 350 special education students from 11 schools will step onto the track to compete