The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School. A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition
In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, historian and author, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Eleven years later, “Negro History Week,” coined by Woodson, was founded in
Newly formed nonprofit Rise for a Reason is hosting its inaugural fundraising gala at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on March 1 at 5:30 p.m., with all proceeds going toward Blood Cancer United. According to Rise for a
The mother of a Santa Clarita Lady Flyers hockey player who was critically injured in the crash that killed another player’s father last month in Colorado has been released from the hospital. As of
By Signal Staff The Friendly Valley City of Hope chapter of Santa Clarita Valley is scheduled to host a celebration for 50 years and donating over $2 million over the past half-century from 2-4 p.m. on April 11 at the
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting a weekend exhibition and reception Feb. 20-22 focusing on the new book, “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” and works by local artists in conjunction with Black History Month,
News release Sunday is World Whale Day, and Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering winter whale watching excursions for whale enthusiasts to witness the migration of Pacific gray whales as they travel through the Santa
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase. The
Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025. Williams is majoring in
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled to host its third Urban Water Management Plan community workshop on Wednesday, giving SCV residents the chance to continue learning about the agency plan as it’s being updated. The UWMP is a state-mandated document that helps water agencies forecast future
“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch One of the things that makes Santa Clarita such a special place to live is the variety of opportunities
The William S. Hart Union High School District saw a gain in mathematics for the 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress where student performance improved at every grade level tested.
The California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office and Vallarta Supermarket in Newhall joined together to bring out the community for “Conchas and Community” on Tuesday morning. Conchas and Community was a way to help connect residents with local law enforcement to ask questions and get
News release Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that John Lite is now serving as the organization’s board president for the 2026-27 term. Lite succeeds Jenny Ketchepaw, who served as board president in
News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award. This program recognizes young women who have demonstrated a
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced a name change and theme for its signature fundraising event: The Senior Center is changing the name from Celebrity Waiter to the
News release Spectrum announced Desert Haven Enterprises Inc. has received an additional $30,000 toward its workforce development program through Spectrum Community Center Assist, the company’s philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and
News release The Castaic Union School District announced that the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. “Jene Fielder was a vibrant lady who lived with gusto,” the district said
News release Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley was recently honored with several “Spirit of Relay” Awards for the Western Region (California, Arizona, Hawaii and Guam), the local nonprofit announced in a news release. After previously receiving regional and national honors including the “Power of
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold,