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Salvation Army to host food drive

The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is hosting a food drive next week, as its food pantry is critically low on food. As the pandemic continues to financially affect

‘Merryville’ benefits Salvation Army

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer  Sam’s Club partnered with the Salvation Army of California to get a jump start on the season of giving with a holiday-inspired moment for Santa Clarita Valley residents. 

A new leash on life as a peer support K-9

Whoever said old dogs can’t learn new tricks hasn’t met Ginger, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s new peer support K-9. “We’ve had a rough year and a half,” Capt.

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Friends of the Library hosts fall book bag sale

News release  Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host the Fall Book Bag Sale event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches from Saturday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 14. The sale will occur each day during normal operating

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Salvation Army launches food drive

News release  The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps’ Food Pantry needs your help. The organization is hosting a food drive to replenish the food supply, which serves 800 to 1,000 community members every month. Many of

State auto-renews Valencia lab contract

The PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory’s $1.7 billion contract was quietly auto-renewed Sunday amid allegations of poor management and ongoing state investigations of the Valencia lab.  PerkinElmer, a Massachusetts-based diagnostics company, was

The Hart High School band and Color Guard compete in the 37th Rampage band competition hosted by Hart High School at College of the Canyons Saturday. October 30, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Bands and color guards Rampage their Hart out

Ba-dum ba-dum.    The drums began, the horns followed and an outpour of cheers drowned any side conversations as William S. Hart High School’s Hart Regiment band and color guard marched into Cougar Stadium.    Hart High

Community celebrates life of Pat Allen

Community members gathered at the Boys and Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday to remember the life of Pat Allen, who spent her life volunteering and fostering community.  Allen was 89 years old when

Supes clarify requirements on rent registry ordinance

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to clarify requirements of the L.A. County Rent Registry after receiving hundreds of concerns and complaints from

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City to honor veterans at annual Veterans Day ceremony

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military and their families, at 11 a.m. on Thursday,

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Festival of Trees to benefit SCV Boys & Girls Club

News release   You can support Santa Clarita’s children and teens at the Festival of Trees, scheduled to be held in the old Saddle Ranch at Westfield Valencia Town Center.   Community days will be Saturday

Oakmont seniors get special animal visit

Zebras, donkeys and goats — oh my! Last week, senior residents at Oakmont of Valencia and their families had the opportunity to experience their weekly dose of pet therapy with

Santa Clarita to salute its patriots

News Release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its six honorees for its upcoming 11th Annual Salute to Patriots on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. in the courtyard

Community remembers owner of Bob’s Country Meats

Friends, family and customers of Bob’s Country Meats gathered Sunday to celebrate the life of owner Keith Mowry, who died recently due to health complications.  “We’ve lost an icon in this valley.